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Prince of Peace Catholic School Nicola D'Avella 255 Alton Towers Cir Toronto ON M1V 4E7 345 DaCosta, Siena Garry Tanuan
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Nicola D'Avella
255 Alton Towers Cir Toronto ON M1V 4E7
345
DaCosta, Siena
Garry Tanuan
Administrative Rep DaCosta, Siena
Teacher Rep Pileggi, Daniela
1 2014-11-18
Parent Rep D. Smith
Student Rep Chong, Emily
2 2015-05-21
LOCKDOWN DRILLS 2014-2015
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Safe School Safety Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful society is a key goal of the TCDSB. Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful environment supports academic achievement for all students, which in turn, helps them to reach their full potential. Research and experience show that bullying is a serious issue that has far-reaching consequences for individuals, their families and peers and the entire school community. Schools that have bullying intervention and prevention strategies foster a positive learning and teaching environment that supports academic achievement for all students and that helps students reach their full potential. PPM 144
1. Bullying Awareness, Intervention and Prevention Plan
School Vision To continue to embed our Catholic values in creating an inclusive, respectful and safe learning and growing environment.
Goal #1 Promote the use of inclusive, positive language and increase bullying awareness and prevention.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
- Community Based Initiatives such as : Monthly virtues assemblies, Liturgies, Student Government initiatives, school dances- Family Life programs and Guidance used to increase understanding of bullying and respectful interaction- Blair Campbell and/or Officer Scott Mills to discuss Cyber bullying, internet safety and Crime Stoppers with junior and intermediate grades on November 24/14- BOOST intervention 6 week program for grades one to six; to teach healthy relationships, how to communicate effectively and how to report unwanted behavior in the winter of 2015- Officer Alison Burns to provide inservices to grades one to eight on November 17/14 regarding internet safety, the law as well as other age appropriate intervention topics- Social Worker and Guidance to provide inservices to primary students regarding developing positive relationships and the importance of reporting- Reduced bullying incidents reported- Participate in Board wide workshop on November 19, 2014- School survey- CSAC Meetings- Focus on being an upstander not a bystander- Frequent P A annoucements about Prince of Peace NBC rule - No Body contact.- Guidance counsellor to address topic in classrooms.- Intermediate students to partipate in Teen Ranch outdoor education trip to develop a sense of community within the division and promote school leadership.
Responsibility
- Principal- All School Staff- Guidance Counsellor- Social Worker- SRO
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Safe School Safety Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Safe Schools Website- picture books- Guidance Counsellor resources- "We All Belong" A Multimedia Toolkit for Parents and Schools- PowerPoint Presentations about different types of Bullying- Videos- Safe and Caring School Climate Survey
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- Students will be able to verbalize when someone is being bullied and will know how to respond appropriately as measured by the Safe and Caring School Climate Survey.--Reduced bullying incidents reported
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Safe School Safety Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
School Vision To continue to embed our Catholic values in creating an inclusive, respectful and safe learning and growing environment.
Goal #2 To promote healthy relationships and foster a common sense of responsibility.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
- Frequent reminders at assemblies and over the P A system about the Prince of Peace NBC rule - no body contact.- Establish a Friendship Club in the school library - provides a space for students who want a place to read with friends, play board games, do work or study together. - Provide opportunites for extra curricular activities - both athletic and intellectual that promote collaboration and teamwork - variety of sports events; chess club, W5H club, Drama Club and Choir- Engage students as active and valued leaders within the school community - classroom monitors, office helpers, book buddies, computer buddies, assist with fundraisers (Me to We group), lead theme days
Responsibility
- Principal- All school staff- Guidance Counsellor
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Roots of Empathy program- "We All Belong" A Multimedia Toolkit for Parents and Students- Classroom Teacher and Guidance Counsellor resources- Stand Up! Bullying Awareness Wekk 2013 Teacher's Guide- Implementation of a Friendship Club in school library during lunch hour - more opportunities for students to together in activities other than sports.- Reading buddy and computer buddy opportunities
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- A greater percentage of students will be involved in a group activity during unstructured time - sports clubs, chess clubs, W5H, Friendship club as measured by the Safe and Caring School Climate Survey.
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Safe School Safety Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
School Vision To continue to embed our Catholic values in creating an inclusive, respectful and safe learning and growing environment.
Goal #3 To utilize community resources as well as Board resources effectively.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
- All staff respond to reports of bullying in a supportive manner using the Progressive Discipline model.- Guidance counsellor to address topic in classrooms.- Classroom lessons/ teachable moments- School Assemblies - focus on inclusiveness and peacemakers; being an upstander not a bystander
Responsibility
- Principal- All School Staff- Guidance Counsellor- Parents
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- "We All Belong" A Multimedia Toolkit for Parents and Students- Stand Up! Bullying Awareness Wekk 2013 Teacher's Guide- Safe Schools Website
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- When asked students will be able to state how they can help someone who is being bullied.- There will be more instances of students being upstanders.
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Safe School Safety Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Progressive discipline is a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports, and consequences to address inappropriate student behaviour and to build upon strategies that promote positive student behaviours. When inappropriate behaviour occurs, disciplinary measures should be applied within a framework that shifts the focus from one that is solely punitive to one that is both corrective and supportive. Schools should utilize a range of interventions, supports and consequences that include learning opportunities focused on reinforcing positive behaviour and helping students make good choices. PPM 145
2. Progressive Discipline Plan
School Vision To develop an atmosphere that seeks to understand the “whys” of negative behaviour and address those while maintaining a safe environment.
Goal #1 To increase awareness and understanding of students' behaviour, and the underlying developmental, cognitive and social-emotional issues, in order to recognize and address problems, including mental health problems
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
- To provide clear communication of the school code of conduct to all school community stakeholders.- To provide direct teaching of behavior expectations in all grade levels.- To ensure full implementation of student IEP recommendations.- School team to attend Elementary Bullying Awareness and Prevention Symposium in November.- Encourage staff to attend professional development modules related to Bullying Awareness, Prevention and Intervention delivered by Safe Schools Department- To network with community agencies as well as Board personnel regarding current mental health issues of individuals and sub groups- To use the agenda as a tool to promote positive behaviours and the communication of inappropriate behaviours ; Progressive Discipline strategies communicated regularly in resolving conflicts, and supporting students.- To continue the discussion around restorative practices and incorporating them whenever warranted.
Responsibility
- Principals- All teachers and support staff- Guidance Counsellor
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Student Agendas for Grades 1 to 8 and Kindergarten Parent Handbook (outlines Code of Conduct and Progressive Discipline Plan)- Safe Schools workshops- School Assemblies
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- There will be more instances where students step in to help a friend/ peer/ classmate in need of help - in either a conflict or a learning situation.
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Safe School Safety Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
3. Promoting Positive School CultureA school should be a place that promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. A positive school climate exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted. The Safe School Action Team and student leadership groups can play key roles in supporting learning and practices that educate students and staff members about safety concerns. Those practices used for very challenging situations that can jeopardize the safety and well being of others include, but not limited to: Threat Assessment, Restorative Conference and Mediation Circles.
School Vision - To provide all students with a safe, healthy learning environment.
Goal #1 - To foster individual and collective acts of service that actualize Gospel values.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
- To promote engagement of students and families by as a school community participating in Food Drives, Humanitarian Aid when needed, as well as supporting global social justice initiatives.- Participation in the Terry Fox Run on October 9/14- All members of our school community create leaves as part of our school Advent wreath on which they write messages of Hope.- Engage students in activities that promote collaboration - building rockets, Cardboard Boat Races, Friendship Club- To promote increased collaboration among School-Home-Parish- Participating in board wide Faith, Hope Charity activities and reflections intended to help students and staff grow in faith and responsible behaviour
Responsibility
- Principal- All staff
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Information from Elementary Bullying Awareness and Prevention Symposium.- Information from Board website.- Classroom lessons
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- The majority of students and staff will participate in acts of service.
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Safe School Safety Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
4. Emergency Response PlanThe Toronto Catholic District School Board has a primary responsibility to ensure the safety of students and staff inside Board buildings and on Board property. Central policies and procedures, developed in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service, provide direct support to school administrators in the management of crisis situations, including a lockdown response. It is the responsibility of each school to develop local procedures specific to that school, including a process by which all regular staff members, itinerant and specialist teachers and support staff, facility workers and visitors are informed of local considerations in the event of a threat to school safety. MOE Provincial Model for a Local Police/School Board Protocol
School Vision All students, staff members and visitors will become knowledgeable about emergency procedures for threats to the safety and well-being of all persons at school, and will be able to appropriately respond according to the guidelines established by TCDSB.
Goal #1 To plan, practice and evaluate a minimum of 2 Lockdown Drills in this school year; one drill per term.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
- Review Threat to School protocol with staff during first week of school in September.- Practice different scenarios with students.- Board posters outlining Emergency Response procedures posted in each room in the school.- Conduct at least 2 Lockdown drills during the school year.- Review procedures with parents during the September CSAC meeting.- Send home letter briefly explaining protocol to parents during September. Inform parents of dates for both drills.- -Awareness & in-service of anaphylaxis protocol.- Clear protocol for visitors to the school.
Responsibility
- All School Staff
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Board posters- School Emergency Response Plan
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- All students and staff respond appropriately during the 2 planned Threat to School Safety Drills as recorded in the School Emergency Response Plan.
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