SCHOOL NAME: Stella Maris Catholic School PRINCIPAL: Philip D`Ornellas

SUPERINTENDENT: Jim Saraco TRUSTEE: Rob Davis

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 31 Ascot Ave , Toronto ON , M6E 1E6

STUDENT ENROLMENT: 419

Safe School PlanStella Maris Catholic School

2010 - 2011

2011-04-26 Page 2 of 4

Safe School PlanStella Maris Catholic School

2010 - 2011

2011-04-26 Page 3 of 4

Develop and Implement the School Code of Conduct

- convene a safe schools committee with representation from all stakeholders - review the Provincial and Board Code of Conduct to ensure the School Code of Conduct is in keeping with the policy - place abridged version into agenda - the board's safe school plan and the school's code of conduct and dress code will be reviewed with students, staff and parents

Academic Year Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources In progress - improved student behaviour and overall positive school spirit - students are to be aware of unacceptable behaviour and the consequences associated with it - students know and exhibit appropriate behaviour - parental support

Develop and Implement a Progressive Discipline Model

- Safe Schools Committee will review the progressive Discipline Guidelines provided by the board ( Sept. and June, and any other time it may be required) and implement them in the School Progressive Discipline Model - implement School Progressive Plan, and revise as needed - all stakeholders will be informed of its components - template will be on student think paper

Ongoing all staff School resources Ongoing - consistency amongst staff in addressing behavioural and moral expectations - enhanced school climate and learning environment - increased ownership and responsibility by students for own actions - parental support through awareness - progressive discipline used in a fair and consistent way, and in keeping with Gospel values

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

Safe School PlanStella Maris Catholic School

2010 - 2011

2011-04-26 Page 4 of 4

Nurturing our Catholic Community by initiating a 3 year initiative: Word, Worship, Witness

- active participation in the sacramental life of our community - celebrating the virtues of the month - commitment to gospel values through the participation in the Me to We activities - incorporate faith and character development during presentations, morning announcements, and daily life - welcoming presence and engagement of our pastor - continue progressive discipline strategies to affect a positive outcome

Ongoing Teacher, Principal Classroom / school resources

Ongoing - students will incorporate gospel values in their daily interaction with each other, staff and parents by demonstrating acts of kindness, compassion and reconciliation - the interaction of all members of our school community in our commitment to learn, reach out and to build a more welcoming environment in which the Gospel message is reflected

Safe and Welcoming Environment

- all visitors will be easily identifiable by having a visitor's tag - all doors locked - washroom passes for students - supervision in the school yard before and after school - buddy system - visitor sign-in book

Ongoing all staff School resources Ongoing - all visitors will be easily identifiable - the school will be a safe and secure environment for students/staff

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