SCHOOL NAME: St. Sebastian Catholic School PRINCIPAL: Vincent Tanzini

SUPERINTENDENT: Jim Saraco TRUSTEE: Barbara Poplawski

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 717 Brock Ave , Toronto ON , M6H 3P1

STUDENT ENROLMENT: 329

Safe School PlanSt. Sebastian Catholic School

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Safe School PlanSt. Sebastian Catholic School

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Students are to gain an understanding and acceptance of our SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT, as published in the student's Agenda (pages 1-8). The Agenda is issued to every student in grades 2 through to 8 (inclusive).

- Details of the School Code of Conduct are discussed at all divisional meetings and at initial staff meetings (start of school year) - Inclusion Model implemented in all divisions - Progressive Discipline Model implemented in all divisions - Division assemblies in early September to review behaviour expectations and implementation and adherence to the school's Code of Conduct - Student of the Month awards for one JK/SK, Primary, Junior and Intermediate student. Photo and certificate on display in glass frames in the school's central square

Academic Year Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing - Students and staff work, play and teach in a safe, non-threatening environment - The school Code of Conduct is understood and accepted by the entire community: students, teachers, parents, pastor - The school Code of Conduct is implemented by all member of the school community - The school has estab lished a Safe School Advisory Committee which includes bully awareness and prevention in its mandate - Bullying awareness and prevention are an important part of the school's annual Safe School Plan and Progressive Discipline Model

Division JK - 12

Identified Goal/Need Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement

Goal Safe, Inclusive and Healthy Learning Environment

To enhance the quality of the working and learning experience through improving schools and workplaces so that they contribute to positive healthy and respectful relationships.

Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community

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Need to increase Parent Involvement.

- Parental concerns are addressed with sensitivity to the grade level and age of the students

Academic Year Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing - The school's Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) will be involved in the implementation of our bullying awareness and prevention plan - Parents are made aware that their concerns are listened to and are taken seriously - Our school welcomes and encourages parents to attend assemblies, liturgical celebrations and guest speaker presentations - Parent volunteers (pizza/hot dog lunch, classroom assistance, excursions, curriculum night, and graduation, fundraising events) are welcomd and valued - Communication is on a monthly basis through the school newsletter and at monthly CSAC meetings - Welcome to Kindergarten program

There exists a need for Bullying Awareness and Prevention for school staff, students and their families.

- Divisional meetings to address victimization and harassment issues - Police Constable Dawe (14 Division) to address each division with regards to cyberbullying and internet safety - Consequences of bullying behaviour communicated to students at initial division assemblies - Angel video (YouTube version) presented to the intermediate division - Catholic Virtues celebrated monthly with banners, posters and through the school newsletter - cross curriculum implementation of Catholic Values as presented through the Religion program in all divisions

Academic Year Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing - All stakeholders will be further educated to create a better understanding of the nature and dynamics of bullying behaviour through presentations (eg. Big Kids production of SNOW WHITE; 14 Division School Liaison Officer), in-services, web sites and home / school communications - "Explaining Bullying" posters (X 8) placed in Primary stairwell - "Rights and Responsibilities posters (X 8) placed in hallway adjacent to school library - School plan to include direct teaching of skills and strategies to recognize and to deal with the issues of harassment and victimization - A Progressive Discipline plan which is consistent, fair and judicious will be communicated to all staff and parents/guardians associated with the school community

Identified Goal/Need Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement

Division JK - 12

Goal Safe, Inclusive and Healthy Learning Environment

To enhance the quality of the working and learning experience through improving schools and workplaces so that they contribute to positive healthy and respectful relationships.

Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community

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Interventions for Bullies, Victims, Bystanders and Allies.

- Me to We Ambassadors promote positive student involvement and putting our "faith into action" eg. educating entire school rationale behind "Vow of Silence" held on Nov. 20, 2009. - Informed and diligent staff on supervision duties in the primary, junior and intermediate yard/halls

Academic Year Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing - All cases ob bullying, harassment, and intimidation are taken seriously in our school - Bullies are taught that their actions are unacceptable and will not be tolerated in the school community - Our school provides direct teaching of alternative behaviours and responses to bullies, victims, bystanders and allies - Adult supervision in the playground during recesses allows for positive role models and adult visibility and assistance - Our Progressive Discipline Model is actively utlized

Note: The principal will report to the school community on the effectiveness of each strategy at the end of the year how the plan worked based on the evidence of improvements.

Identified Goal/Need Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement

Division JK - 12

Goal Safe, Inclusive and Healthy Learning Environment

To enhance the quality of the working and learning experience through improving schools and workplaces so that they contribute to positive healthy and respectful relationships.

Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community