SCHOOL NAME: St. Benedict Catholic School PRINCIPAL: Tony Martire

SUPERINTENDENT: Loretta Notten TRUSTEE: Joseph Martino

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 2202 Kipling Ave , Toronto ON , M9W 4K9

STUDENT ENROLMENT: 669

Safe School PlanSt. Benedict Catholic School

2010 - 2011

2011-04-26 Page 2 of 3

Safe School PlanSt. Benedict Catholic School

2010 - 2011

2011-04-26 Page 3 of 3

Cyberbulling Presentation by Toronto Police Services

Term 2 Principal, Vice Principal, Teacher, CSAC

Community Resources

In progress All community members will have a clear understanding of what constitues cyberbullying and how it relates to the Safe Schools Act.

Code of Conduct- Progressive Discipline

Intermediate grade focus is sexual behaviour and language and contributing towards the Progressive Discipline template

Term 1 Hat Team, teachers, parents Principal & Vice-Principal

Board-wide resources In progress All Community members will have a clear understanding of the steps that compose progressive discipline. Staff will develop a working understanding of 'minor' & 'major' incidents.

Primary grades to know how to report bullying. Junior students will exhibit an awareness of bullying and its ramifications.

Term 1 Child Youth Worker School resources Ongoing Clear definition of bullying shared by all members of the school community. Parent knowledge of 'I CARE', "Virtues" initiatives. the passing of Bill 212 and its impact on the school community.

Inform community about social justice initiatives underway at the school.

The Me To We committee will operate with the support of the Me To We organization and the school community and under the guidance teacher mentors and supervisors.

Term 1 Students, JI teachers, Principal

Community Resources

In progress Me To We assembly of children in grades 1-8 will show a increased level of concern and awareness for poverty in the world and its impact on socio-economic conditions within the school community and its connection to safe schools.

Note: The principal will report to the school community on the effectiveness of each strategy at the end of the year how the plan worked based on the evidence of improvements.

Identified Goal/Need Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement

Division JK - 12

Goal Safe, Inclusive and Healthy Learning Environment

To enhance the quality of the working and learning experience through improving schools and workplaces so that they contribute to positive healthy and respectful relationships.

Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community