Safe Schools
John P. Robarts 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 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 focusing on building and maintaining healthy relationships with an emphasis on resolving peer conflicts. Our purpose is to improve academic achievement and student well-being.
Key Actions or Strategies
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Upholding the values of relationships through the Essential Conditions for Learning. (https://www.tvdsb.ca/en/parents/safe-schools-families-and-caregivers.aspx)
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Building accountability through monthly assemblies focusing on character traits and learning skills.
Community and Home Connections
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Weekly update that provides parents with opportunities to connect with their child about what is happening at school.
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Collaborate with the Home and School Association and School Council throughout the year to focus on educating the community about resources available to them.
- Participate in School Wide events after school to build positive relationships and communication between home and school.
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Engage in conversations with your child about acts of disrespect and unsafe behaviours.
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Encourage your child to guide you through their Classroom Based Online Learning Platform.
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Check out these resources about solving problems and handling conflicts - these resources are used at school in every class.
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Kelso's Choices - JK-up to Grade 4 and What Can I Control Wheel Grade 4-8
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.