Safe Schools
Oakridge Secondary School
2026-2027 Safe and Inclusive School Plan
Our school is committed to providing all students with a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment free from bullying and harassment that promotes respect, acceptance, and empathy.
Staff, students, parents and caregivers, and community partners will work together as a team to help make our school safe and welcoming for everyone.
The Safe and Inclusive School Plan highlights some of the key actions that our school community will put in place as part of our bullying prevention and intervention efforts.
Key Priorities and Goals
This year, we are continuing to foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school community where
every student and staff member feels a strong sense of belonging. We believe this focus is essential
to supporting student well-being, engagement, and academic success.
We are doing this because when students feel safe, they will engage in their learning, take risks and
achieve success. We want students to know that there are people and resources who can support
their mental health and that it is okay to talk to someone if you are struggling.
Key Actions or Strategies
• Actively share information about mental health resources available within the school and through the TVDSB and supporting students in accessing these services as well as the promotion of mental health awareness and wellness.
• Support student wellness specifically associated with student workload and student support days.
• Continue to build the essential conditions for learning in every classroom to support student comfort and safety in their learning environments.
Community and Home Connections
• Ask your child about opportunities for students at Oakridge. Be aware of the Grade 9 Family BBQ in September and the Grade 8 Open House in November. Review the Week At A Glance (WAAG) and SWAY about school activities and family resources with your child.
• Try co-planning school expectations and deadlines at home with your child.
This Safe Schools and Well-Being portfolio collaborates to support staff through Tier-1, evidence-based practices. These foundational practices establish safety, connection, and regulation, which are essential conditions for learning. Through the important work, a deep understanding of students and relationships will foster the positive climate necessary for student well-being and achievement.
Developing a Safe and Inclusive Culture
Under the direction and guidance of the Ministry of Education (Policy/Program Memorandum No. 144 (PPM144), our School Board is committed to supporting schools to create and maintain positive school climates.
The Thames Valley District School Board would like to introduce the Safe and Inclusive School Plan (SISP). This plan replaces the former Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan (BPIP), and the Safe and Accepting School Plan. This plan will be completed annually by every elementary and secondary school in the Thames Valley District School Board.
This important work is facilitated at the school-level by a school-based team. This team is composed of students, family members, teachers, support staff, community partners, and the principal and/or vice principal.
This important work is facilitated at the school-level by a school-based team. This team is composed of students, family members, teachers, support staff, community partners, and the principal and/or vice principal.
This important work is facilitated at the school-level by a school-based team. This team is composed of students, family members, teachers, support staff, community partners, and the principal and/or vice principal. The Safe and Inclusive School Team meets several times throughout the school year. During this time, school teams will identify one local priority, and create a plan to support the identified goal. As the plan is implemented throughout the year, the Safe and Inclusive School team will continuously support these goals and monitor the results.