Healthy & Positive Learning Environments

The department is committed to making every school and classroom a healthy, safe and positive learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.


Abuse, Discrimination, Harassment

Protocols and procedures for identifying and reporting, investigating, and concluding complaints of suspected child abuse, discrimination, and sexual harassment are outlined in these documents.

View the framework and associated materials.


Food and Nutrition Policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools

The Food and Nutrition Policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools outlines standards for foods and beverages that can be served and sold in schools. In addition, it promotes nutrition education in the curriculum, encourages community partnerships, and provides a supportive environment for healthy choices.

Read the policy documents.


Provincial School Code of Conduct Policy

Nova Scotia’s provincial school code of conduct policy establishes standards of behaviour for all schools. 

Read the policy: english   français

Anti-Bullying Web Site

An anti-bullying resource site for youth, parents, school staff and communities. The site defines bullying & cyberbullying, and advises what to do if you are being bullied. Information on how to be a responsibe "digital citizen", links to resources, videos, and reports, and links to the online reporting form are all available on the site.

Visit the Anti-Bullying Web Site web site.

Online Reporting Form (Bullying/Cyberbullying)

This form can be used to report bullying or cyberbullying that disrupts the learning climate of the school. All information will be automatically sent to the school principal.

Visit the Online Reporting Form (Bullying/Cyberbullying) web site.