Bullying Prevention and Intervention

BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION

The Niagara Children's Centre School Authority (NCCSA) believes that providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful society is a shared responsibility in which school boards and schools play an important role. 

A whole-school approach to an inclusive school climate based on caring and respectful relationships among and between students, teachers, other school staff and families is a necessary supporting condition to ensure students feel a strong sense of belonging so that they may learn and thrive.

We recognize that: 

• bullying adversely affects a student’s well-being and ability to learn; 

• bullying adversely affects the school climate, including healthy relationships; and 

• bullying, including cyber-bullying, is a serious issue and is not acceptable in the school environment (including virtual), in a school-related activity, or in any other circumstances that will have an impact on the school climate. 

Reporting Bullying

If you are concerned that a bullying incident has occurred, contact the school to determine whether they are aware of the situation. 

Provide the school with as much information as possible about the bullying incident(s)

•  date

• time

• place

• people involved

• specifics of the incident(s).

It is recommended that families continue to work with the school to create a plan to ensure that the bullying is addressed. 

Our school principal can and should always be your first point of contact with any incident, concern or issue.