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Health Promotion Board

Programmes for Secondary Schools and JCs

Secondary schools and JCs can adopt these programmes to empower students, staff and parents in supporting a culture of healthy living.

Last updated 26 March 2026

At HPB, we encourage schools to establish a culture that promotes healthy and active 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. ​

Students listening to a facilitator presenting a health education display in a classroom.

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

HPB offers annual health screenings, immunisation, and dental services for Secondary 1 to 5 students to ensure early detection of health issues. Screenings include spinal, hearing, pubertal assessments, and height/weight/BMI measurements. HPB also provides fully subsidised HPV vaccinations to eligible Secondary 1 and 2 female students (parental consent required).

For more details on health screenings, click here, and for information on dental services, click here.

Student Health Advisor (Lifestyle Coach) Programme

This programme aims to support students in Secondary Schools identified with health related issues (overweight/severely overweight) through timely detection and management during health screenings in schools. Lifestyle coaches provide individual, customised virtual counselling sessions to guide students in managing health-related issues such as overweight or severely overweight. The programme includes timely interventions and follow-ups as needed, with 3-4 sessions conducted over 3-6 months.

Contact details

For further queries, please email us at hpb_mailbox@hpb.gov.sg.