Greetings families of Joseph A. Gibson
P. S.
Last week, our students and staff
engaged in conversations around caring, safe and inclusive school
environments. In a school assembly, we discussed the elements of a Caring
and Safe School that would support the academic achievement and well-being of
all students, including:
● Demonstrating positive character
attributes (such as empathy, courage and respect for human rights and
inclusivity)
● School and Board expectations
● What happens in situations of
discipline
● Standing up for each other in bullying
situations, including methods of reporting incidents of bullying:
○ Tell a caring adult
For more details on each of these
items, please read the YRDSB Start-Up Guide that will be forwarded to our families as soon as they arrive.
You can also visit the YRDSB’s Caring and Safe
Schools website for
details and resources for families to continue the conversation.
Thank you for supporting our safe,
positive and inclusive school community.
Sincerely,
Claudia Fischer
Principal
