Safe Schools
Old North Public 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 caregiver, 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 focusing on fostering positive relationships and meaningful connectionsfor every member of our school community.
We are doing this to ensure that every individual feels welcomed, safe, valued, and experiences a true sense of belonging at Old North School.
Key Actions or Strategies
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Strengthen peer relationships by creating opportunities for students to connect and collaborate through clubs, teams, and other community building events.
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Build strong relationships through daily check-ins and using restorative practices.
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Maintain an inclusive culture, celebratingdiversity, using inclusive language and amplifying student voice.
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Continue to build strong school community relationships by collaborating with community partners to offer engagement events that strengthen and maintain healthy connections.
Community and Home Connections
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Talk to your child about respect, kindness and inclusion in everyday situations.
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Engage in conversations about equity, fairness, and identity
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Here is a helpful resource from School Mental Health Ontario https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/mental-health-at-school/
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.