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Safe Schools

PARKSIDE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

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 Parkside staff will put in place as part of our bullying prevention and intervention efforts.

Key Priorities and Goals

This year we are focusing on building a safer community where people feel they belong. We are doing this because it supports their well-being and achievement. Everyone deserves to attend a safe and inclusive school.

Key Actions or Strategies

Staff members and students will,

  • Create supportive interactions and relationships so every student feels safer at school.
  • Provide and maintain safe spaces throughout the school where all students feel secure.
  • Promote safe and respectful communication. Use inclusive language that makes every student feel accepted.

 

Community and Home Connections

  • Ask your child about the opportunities for students at Parkside. There are many teams, clubs, activities, and events.
  • Try co-planning for school expectations and deadlines at home with your child.
  • Check out this well-being and Mental Health resource at this LINK

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.

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Students
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Families and Caregivers
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Community Partners

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.