Family Handbook 2018-19

In circumstances where a complaint has been substantiated, the onus is on the school to consider  first and foremost the impact on the complainant. 

The complainant will be informed in writing by the school of the outcome of investigation and  corrective action that has been taken and asked to report any further incidents of harassment or  reprisal. In order to prevent a re‑occurrence of harassment, the respondent’s conduct will be  monitored by the Principal’s designate. 

School Relationship 

At the conclusion of an investigation involving students, consideration should be given to  encourage the students to work out their relationship with each other. The school may appoint an  adult or peer mediator/facilitator to assist in helping the parties reach a resolution. 

Formal Complaint 

Student Harassed by a Staff Member or Volunteer  i. The student will submit a written complaint to the VP School Life & Student 

Wellness/designate. A signed, written complaint should include identification of the  individual(s) involved and a clear description of the incident(s) of harassment including  times, dates, places and names of witnesses, if any. Where the VP School Life & Student  Wellness is the alleged harasser, the written complaint should be forwarded to the Principal  of the school.  ii. Students may obtain the assistance of a trusted adult, such as a parent/guardian, teacher,  guidance counsellor, social worker, other support staff, the VP School Life & Student  Wellness/designate or Principal in the preparation of a written complaint.  iii. If the student is under 18 years of age, the VP School Life & Student Wellness/designate or  Principal will notify the parent/guardian.  iv. A signed written complaint will include:  a. Identification of the individual(s) involved and a clear description of the incident(s)  of harassment including times, dates, places and names of witnesses, if any.  v. The Principal/Vice Principal School Life & Student Wellness, or designate, as the case may  be, shall confirm in writing to the complainant receipt of the complaint within seven (7)  working days. After receiving the complaint, the Principal/Vice Principal School Life &  Student Wellness, or designate, will appoint an appropriate designate to manage the  complaint and carry out the complaint process. 

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

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