Family Handbook 2018-19

2. the behaviour occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived power imbalance  between the pupil and the individual based on factors such as size, strength, age,  intelligence, peer group power, economic status, social status, religion, ethnic origin, sexual  orientation, family circumstances, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race,  disability or the receipt of special education;  3. for the purposes of the definition of “bullying” behaviour includes the use of any physical,  verbal, electronic, written or other means;  4. for the purposes of the definition of “bullying” behaviour includes bullying by electronic  means (commonly known as cyber‑bullying), including:  a. creating a web page or a blog in which the creator assumes the identity of another  person;  b. impersonating another person as the author of content or messages posted on the  internet; and  c. communicating material electronically to more than one individual or posting  material on a website that may be accessed by one or more individuals.  Havergal College, through active and passive supervision, strives to create a learning environment  (on and off campus) that inhibits bullying behaviours. Education in both Junior School and Upper  School in classes, Forms or Teacher Advisor groups develop in students an understanding of  bullying, the various forms it may take, the roles individuals may play in bullying behaviour, how to  identify, address and prevent bullying behaviour, and the people to seek out to discuss or report  incidences of bullying in our community.   We depend on all members of the community (students, faculty, staff and parents) to bring to the  attention of administrators and/or Guidance Counsellors incidents of bullying affecting a member  or members in our community. Through the process of progressive discipline, the school will take  action to address the behaviour of the bully while providing support for the victim. Repeated  incidents may result in suspension or expulsion.  6. Failure to Comply with the Havergal College Code of Conduct  All members of the Havergal community are responsible for observing both the letter and the spirit  of the Havergal College Code of Conduct. Havergal reserves its right to apply a full range of  sanctions to any offence committed by a student. In determining whether an offence has been  committed and what sanction(s) should be applied, Havergal College will employ procedures that: 

1. reflect the severity of the offence alleged; 

Last Updated August 17, 2018 Havergal College Family Handbook 2018–19

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