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St. Anthony Catholic School

Jim Saraco

130 Shanly ST Toronto ON M2H 1L9

361

Pavan, Beverly

Barbara Poplawski

Administrative Rep Pavan, Beverly

Teacher Rep Linhares, Sandra

Teacher Rep Matthews, Rochelle

1 2013-09-16

Support Staff Rep Carrera, Giovanna

Parent Rep Siciliano, Frank

2 2014-02-07

LOCKDOWN DRILLS 2013-2014

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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 Staff, students and the school community promote and sustain student well-being and positive student behavior in a safe and healthy learning environment.

Goal #1 To decrease incidences of all types of byllying (physical, emotional verbal and cyber)

Initiatives/Strategies/Practices

Ongoing development of character building by focusing on the system wide montly virtues.Toronto Police PresentationsChild and Youth Worker social skill programsSocial work interventionSNAP ProgramSocial Networking Presentation to students One-On-One MentoringPink Shirt DayHighlight activites during bullying Awareness and Prevention WeekLunchtime Programs (LEGO, Chess Club, Soccer Skills, DPA, Intramurals, Board Games Club, Yoga)Student Peace MakersAuzzie XDrama Workshops for TeachersStaff meeting devoted entirely to Safe School Initiatives and Strategies

Responsibility

AdministrationTeachersSupport StaffChild and Youth WorkersSafe School NetworkPublic healthSocial WorkersGuidance counsellor

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Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:

Board Resources (Skills Streaming - Behavioral Program resource, Stand Up Resource)Ministry ResourcesStand Up - Bullying Awareness Week Teacher's Guide

Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:

Student Survey: Safe, Caring School Climate Survey (Grades 6 & 8)Decrease in bullying behaviorsImproved attendanceReduced suspensionIncreased participation in extracurricular activitiesIncreased participation in student leadership initiatives/activitesImproved homework completionEnhanced peer-to-peer collaborationImproved academic achievement

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Goal #2 To increase awareness of the impact and various types of cyberbullying as it continues to evolve with technology.



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Goal #3 To build increased awareness of inclusiveness, respect and empathy.



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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 All students, staff and parents will be aware of our school's vision which promotes respect for self, respect for others, respect for property and respect for authority.

Goal #1 To ensure that students, staff and parents have a thorough understanding of our school's Code of Conduct in such a way that students learn to make better choices.


Safe Schools Committee will review the Code of Conduct annually A copy of the Code of Conduct has been inserted into the student agenda, to be read and signed off by student, teacher and parentsDivisional assemblies each term to discuss conduct expectations and issuesPositive behavior practices (e.g.conflict mediation strategies, problem solving approach, restorative practises)Social skills programsSNAP Program

Responsibility

AdministrationTeachersSupport StaffChild and Youth WorkersSafe School NetworkSocial WorkersGuidance counsellorCatholic School Advisory CommitteeSchool Based Support Learning Team


TCDSB ResourcesMinistry Resources


Increased ownership and responsibility by students for their own actions and behaviorsWidespread understanding that actions have consequencesEnhanced school climate and learning environmentIncreased parental support

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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 establish a culture in which students view themselves as positively engaged in their own learning and in their Catholic Learning Community

Goal #1 To provide a variety of experiences and supports that engage students in their academics, in their emotional well-being and in their faith development.


Monthly school massesStudent of the MonthRoots of EmpathyMe-To-We Initatives/ConferenceStudent AmbassadorsSNAP ProgramHealth Action InitiativesStudent Leadership opportunities (Tech Buddies, Reading Buddies, PALS, Coat Cadets, Lunchroom monitors)Divisional Showcases (e.g. Christmas concert, ballroom dancing, dramatic performances, talent show)Promote parental engagement (PRO Grant funding for parental presentations, 'Family Fun Fridays', volunteers, etc.)Provide parents with tip sheets and suggestions on how they can support their children's learning and safetyInclude 'Good News' stories in monthly newsletters and on daily announcementsSister's ClubSocial Skills ProgramsTerry Fox participationMonthly Virtues Prayers/Announcements/DisplaysInternational Celebrations (elg. Black History, Portuguese Heritage)Angels in ActionStudent Peace Makers

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Responsibility

AdministrationTeachersSupport StaffChild and Youth WorkersSafe School NetworkSocial WorkersGuidance counsellorCatholic School Advisory CommitteeSchool Based Support Learning TeamPastoral teamHAT


TCDSB ResourcesMinistry ResourcesParish Council



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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.


To ensure that each classroom is equipped with an Emergency Response Procedures posterTo ensure that each child is aware and familiar with the poster's directions

Responsibility

AdministrationSafe School Action TeamPolice LiasonsTeachers and Support Staff


Threat Assessment Training ManualTCDSB Threats to School Safety Response Procedures Police partnersSafe School Action Team website


Successful response and procedures followed by staff and students during lockdown drillsEmergency Procedure poster is visible in each classroom

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