Programmes for Primary Schools
At HPB, we encourage schools to establish a culture that promotes healthy living. Here are some programmes your school can adopt to empower students and parents in supporting this culture.
Programmes offered are in support of Grow Well SG, a national initiative that aims to empowers families, with support from schools and the community to build healthy habits in children which can continue through to adulthood, bringing long-term health benefits.
For Students
Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP)
HMSP aims to promote healthier food choices in schools through a collaborative effort with teachers, canteen vendors, and students. In partnership with the Ministry of Education, healthy eating habits are encouraged from a young age.
We support participating schools by providing guidance on healthy food options, offering educational resources, and advising vendors on the use of healthier ingredients.
To find out more about HMSP, click here.
Virtual Coaching/ Teleconsults
Virtual Coaching is conducted for selected parents to support them as they guide their child to build and sustain healthy foundational lifestyle habits, supporting disease prevention and long-term health outcomes. These sessions focus on establishing healthy routines based on the child’s needs, readiness, and existing habits.
During the teleconsult, healthcare professionals engage families through real-time two-way communication to understand behaviours and collaboratively set practical, step-wise goals across key domains such as nutrition, physical activity, and screen use. Parents are highly encouraged to bring along their child for the sessions!
Teleconsults are offered by invitation only to selected students. Parents will be informed if their child is eligible for the teleconsult service.
Physical Activity
HPB provides programmes and resources to schools to encourage students to be physically active throughout the day. More information will be provided soon.
For more resources on physical activity, schools can click here.
Substance Abuse
HPB provides programmes and resources to schools to educate students about Substance Abuse. More information will be provided soon.
Youth Preventive Health and Dental Services
Youth Preventive Health and Dental Services provides health screening, immunisation, and dental services for Primary 1 to 6 students. The screenings include vision, hearing, growth, and development assessments, as well as medical check-ups. These services help protect students' health and ensure early detection of potential health issues.
For more details on the types of health screenings, click here, and for information on dental services, click here.
Student Health Advisor (Lifestyle Coach) Programme
Objectives: Facilitate the timely detection and management of high-risk behaviours (smoking/vaping) and health related issues (obesity and chronic conditions).
Target audience: Students requiring support on weight management and smoking/vaping cessation programmes in schools.
Programme details:
- Schools on this programme are identified by the Ministry of Education. Under this programme, healthcare professionals are stationed in schools to provide convenience for students seeking health-related advices.
- Through individual/group health counselling sessions conducted at schools, lifestyle coaches (student health advisor) provide guidance for students with health related issue.
- Where necessary, timely interventions and follow ups are provided.
Format: In-person or virtual/tele-counselling
For Educators
Health Plan Resources for Teachers
Objective: To enable educators to build a supportive environment, aiding students in kickstarting healthy habits as part of their Health Plan journey.
Programme details:
- Posters that provide easy-to-direct guidelines across different health topics
- Habit Charts to keep track of class goals across the health topics
- Movement Cards that provide movement ideas to try during study/class breaks
- True or False Cards for facts related to the various health domains that can be used to quiz students
Find digital versions of the resources for teachers
here.
Healthy Activity Playbook
The Health Activity Playbook is a digital guidebook that supports schools in planning and implementing health-promoting activities. It covers key health domains such as Nutrition, Mental Well-being, Sleep, Screen Time & Cyber Wellness, Physical Activity & Myopia Prevention, and Vaping, with recommended activities and ready-to-use resources for teachers and PSGs to implement or share with students and parents. To download the guidebook, click
here.
For Parents
Family Bonding Programmes in the Community
The Active Family series offers a variety of fun-filled activities, team sports, and games designed to promote bonding between parents and children (6-12 years old).
Available every weekend at convenient locations across the island, these sessions encourage families to stay active and create lasting memories together.
Download Healthy 365 app, add your child into your profile and sign up now!
Parent Hub
Parent Hub, one of the most widely accessed parenting platforms, is HPB’s one-stop resource for evidence-based guidance on children’s health and well-being.
It provides practical tips on nutrition, mental well-being, screen use and physical activity to help children grow up strong, resilient, and healthy.