Mission: To make health a top priority for everyone in Northern Ireland.

Articles
Class setting for health.
Highlighting the education system in Northern Ireland.

Investigating the health of young people.
Grace McGuinness reports on the progress of the third health behaviour of school children survey.

Education for life.
Dr James Hawthorne reflects on how education can influence healthy lifestyle choices.

Networking for health in schools.
Linda Barclay traces the development and achievements of the European Network of Health Promoting Schools.

International lessons.
Vivian Barnekow Rasmussen explains how the work of a Northern Ireland primary school reflects the aims of a Europe-wide movement.

Going for gold.
Sheila Gamble looks at a health promoting initiative for schools in the Western Health and Social Services Board area.

School nutrition.
Angela McComb reports on how important school is when it comes to educating young tastes.

In the spotlight.
Focus on the European Network of Health Promoting School conference.

Shifting goalposts?
Frank Kelly looks at how changes in priorities have affected physical activity in schools.

Mass appeal.
Rob Phipps examines the issues around involving schools in mass media campaigns on drugs.

Sex education...in the classroom.
Audrey Simpson investigates some of the issues surrounding sex education in schools.

Sex education...consulting for change.
Lorna Doherty introduces proposed new guidance materials on sex education.

Kids in action.
A novel school-based community development project in Canada.

Platform: Health in a crowded timetable.
Former Headmaster John Young highlights some of the difficulties he feels are standing in the way of a truly effective health education programme.