Implementation Of Healthy Schools And Enviromental Awareness At SMPN 5 Ponorogo

Abstract

A healthy school program is a comprehensive effort to improve the health quality of school community members, including nutritional, physical, mental, and environmental aspects. This article discusses the implementation of the Healthy School program and environmental care attitudes at SMP Negeri 5 Ponorogo. The research shows that awareness about clean and healthy living behaviors (PHBS) as well as increased concern for the environment can make a positive contribution to environmental preservation and improvement. Schools have an important role in instilling the character of environmental care and PHBS through various implementations, including the provision of health facilities, education, and programs such as healthy canteens, Waste Water Treatment Plants, class pickets, waste management, green houses, and live pharmacies. The research method used was descriptive qualitative with data collection through observation and interviews. The results showed that the involvement of all school members is very important to create awareness and responsibility for health and the environment. The programs implemented at SMP Negeri 5 Ponorogo aim to increase students' awareness of the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness and health, as well as forming sustainable environmental care attitu