A STUDY ON DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR A SELECTED GOVERNMENT SCHOOL TO BECOME A “HEALTH-PROMOTING SCHOOL “ IN THE FUTURE

Background: A school focused on health promotion is where the entire school community collaborates to deliver cohesive and advantageous experiences that safeguard and enhance student health. So in this study, we will make plans for the school to become a “Health-Promoting School” in the future. Consult with the school’s headmaster, assistant headmaster, and governing body. On a selected government higher secondary high school in Panakua Gram Panchayat, Bishnupur 1 block, West Bengal, India. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 28/09/2024 to 27/10/2024. Data were collected through a future plan-based interaction process and analysed using EXCEL and JAMOVI 2.6.17. Result: From a total of cent per cent(9) components, an estimated 44.4% (4) are expected to be ongoing. Moreover, 33.3% (3) are anticipated to reach completion within 6 months, while 55.6% (5) will require 12 months. The same proportion, 55.6% (5), is projected for those extending to 18 months. Additionally, 66.7% (6) are forecasted to span 24 months, 33.3% (3) will extend to 30 months, and fi nally, 33.3% (3) are slated for completion in 36 months. To facilitate the creation of a “Health-Promoting School” in future, the school’s headmaster, assistant headmaster, and governing body identifi ed (22) categories of resources.That saturated cent per cent(9) of components. Out of 22 types of resources,RE1(A) comprises 77.8% (7), RE2(B) and RE3(C) each account for 22.2% (2), RE4(D) represents 11.1% (1), and RE5(E), RE6(F), RE7(G), and RE10(J) each also make up 22.2% (2). RE8(H), RE9(I), RE20(T), RE21(U), and RE22(V) each account for 11.1% (1). Additionally, RE11(K) is at 22.2% (2), RE12(L) is at 55.6% (5), RE13(M) is at 33.3% (3), RE14(N) is at 44.4% (4), RE15(O) is at 22.2% (2), RE16(P) is at 22.2% (2), RE17(Q) is at 22.2% (2), and RE18(R) and RE19(S) each represent 33.3% (3). Conclusion: The study outlines a comprehensive plan for transforming the selected government higher secondary school in Panakua Gram Panchayat into a “Health-Promoting School.” The collaborative efforts of the school’s leadership and governing body have identifi ed the targeted timeline and resources necessary for this transition.