District Supported Resources

The Greater Victoria School District provides implementation support for the following resources:

(K-8) Second Step
(K-7) Ease – Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators
(8-12) Mental Health Literacy
(8-12) Y Mind Teen
(6-8) Physical Literacy

Second Step

Second Step programs are research-based, teacher-informed, and classroom-tested to promote the social-emotional development, safety, and well-being of children from Early Learning through Grade 8. The District has recently purchased the K-8... Read more

Physical Literacy

Physical activity can improve mental health by decreasing and preventing conditions such as anxiety and depression, as well as improving mood and other aspects of well-being. Research has also shown that... Read more

Y Mind Teen

SD61 and the YMCA have formed a partnership to bring the Y Mind Teen program into our schools. Y Mind Teen program is a 10-week school-based mindfulness groupĀ  that has been... Read more

Mental Health Literacy

Mental Health Literacy is the knowledge and understanding that helps us become responsible, effective and successful in living full and healthy lives. With good mental health literacy we learn how... Read more