May. 11, 2026

In 2024, Healthy Horizons Foundation (HHF), North West’s charitable arm, proudly supported Queen of Peace Middle School in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, with the creation of a dedicated sensory and wellness space designed to support students with anxiety, sensory processing differences and diverse learning needs.

Pictured above: The quiet room built at Queen of Peace Middle School.

With a $17,500 grant from HHF, the school transformed an existing space into a comforting, inclusive environment for its 400 students. Now known as ‘The Zen Den,’ the wellness hub offers a calming space where students can reset, recharge, and find emotional balance.

The room features a dedicated yoga station for stress management, flexible seating for sharing circles, and calming lighting and music. Sensory tools and interactive games further support emotional regulation while encouraging positive social interaction among students.

The Zen Den has played an important role in helping students enhance their ability to focus, self-regulate, and improve their overall well-being.

“The room has become a vital resource for our school counseling efforts and a sanctuary for students requiring a quiet moment to reset,” shared Principal Lindsay Bennett.

Pictured above: NorthMart store team presenting the cheque to Queen of Peace Middle School faculty.

HHF is proud to support the school’s student-focused wellness approach, helping students build healthier, brighter futures.

The Healthy Horizons Foundation, established by The North West Company, is proud to empower youth in northern and Indigenous communities to build strong, healthy lifestyles through grants that support community-led programs focused on Health & Well-being, Culture & Education, and Nutrition & Food Security.