BEIJING, 9 March (BelTA - Chna Daily) - The Ministry of
Education has unveiled a new guideline aimed at transforming schools
across the country into "healthy schools", with a strong emphasis on
physical activity, mental well-being, and nutritional safety.
The document, released on Friday, seeks to embed the "health first" philosophy into the education system, ensuring that student wellness becomes a core component of the campus environment.
According to the guideline, the initiative will roll out in three phases. By 2027, the establishment of pilot healthy schools is expected to be completed, setting effective models and evaluation standards. By 2030, the "health first" concept should be widely adopted, with significant improvements in health education covering every school. The ultimate goal, set for 2035, is to have universally established high-quality healthy schools.
All primary and secondary students will be required to engage in at least two hours of comprehensive physical activity daily. Schools are also required to introduce 15-minute breaks.
Beyond physical health, the guideline places a strong emphasis on mental health. A national monitoring and early warning system for student psychological issues will be established.
Food safety is another critical pillar. Schools must strictly enforce management regulations, implement systems where officials share meals with students to ensure quality, and establish parental committees to oversee campus dining.
The document, released on Friday, seeks to embed the "health first" philosophy into the education system, ensuring that student wellness becomes a core component of the campus environment.
According to the guideline, the initiative will roll out in three phases. By 2027, the establishment of pilot healthy schools is expected to be completed, setting effective models and evaluation standards. By 2030, the "health first" concept should be widely adopted, with significant improvements in health education covering every school. The ultimate goal, set for 2035, is to have universally established high-quality healthy schools.
All primary and secondary students will be required to engage in at least two hours of comprehensive physical activity daily. Schools are also required to introduce 15-minute breaks.
Beyond physical health, the guideline places a strong emphasis on mental health. A national monitoring and early warning system for student psychological issues will be established.
Food safety is another critical pillar. Schools must strictly enforce management regulations, implement systems where officials share meals with students to ensure quality, and establish parental committees to oversee campus dining.
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