Safe Schools

The Board believes that it is the right of each student and each staff member to a safe and orderly learning environment, free of concern about personal safety and, therefore, the Board shall:

(a) reduce and try to eliminate the incidence of bullying and violence in the schools;
(b) provide opportunities for students to develop the skills necessary to handle and avert violent and potentially violent situations;
(c) promote the long-term prevention of violence by preparing students to manage their lives and relationships in non-violent ways;
(d) work co-operatively and in shared responsibility with students, parents, school councils, staff, the wider community and the police to foster a safe and inclusive school environment and to fulfill the guiding principles and objectives of the Board;
(e) ensure that all members of the school community are treated with respect and dignity.

Please refer to the Policies and Procedures section of our website, under School Operations to view our Safe Schools policies and procedures. For more information about Safe Schools please read our factsheet

A safe and caring learning community is one that takes a holistic approach to learning and academic achievement through the infusion of character education and opportunities for character development, respect for diversity, parent and community partnerships, and citizenship development. To learn more about Character Education in the OCDSB please visit our Character Development page by clicking on the icon below.