In keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the Board is committed to fostering caring, safe, equitable, inclusive and accepting learning and teaching environments for all students, staff, parents/guardians and community members involved in Board and school programs, events and activities. A whole school approach to creating a positive environment for learning and working requires a shared commitment amongst all stakeholders in a school. To maintain and improve student success and achievement, we must ensure that students continue to feel safe, nurtured, welcomed, respected and included.
This shall be achieved by establishing and maintaining high expectations for behaviour, while offering programs that emphasize early, ongoing, and proactive practices and supports. Appropriate programs and supports include, but are not limited to:
· promoting healthy relationships and well-being,
· inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments,
· mentorship programs,
· equity and inclusive education,
· culturally responsive pedagogy,
· student leadership,
· bullying prevention and intervention,
· conflict prevention and intervention,
· restorative mindset and practices,
· character development and education,
· counselling, and
· the inclusion of social emotional learning in the curriculum