Havergal College Course Calendar, 2017-18 Academic Year

5. Bullying Prevention and Intervention Recent amendments to the Education Act connected to the passing of Bill 13 (The Accepting Schools Act, 2012), included the following definition of bullying. Bullying is the aggressive and typically repeated behaviour by a pupil where: i. the behaviour is intended by the pupil to have the effect of, or the pupil ought to know that the behaviour would be likely to have the effect of, (a) causing harm, fear or distress to another individual, including physical, psychological, social or academic harm, harm to the individual’s reputation or harm to the individual’s property, or (b) creating a negative environment at a school for another individual, and ii. 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; (“intimidation”) 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, Form or Teacher Advisor groups develops 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 incidences 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 incidences may result in suspension or expulsion.

Faculty and staff shall also assist the Principal in maintaining close co-operation with the school community and in establishing and maintaining consistent disciplinary practices in the school. In addition, faculty and staff must assist the Principal by reporting incidents and assisting the Principal in conducting an investigation. Students Students are to be treated with respect and dignity. In return, they must demonstrate respect for themselves, for others, and for the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour. Respect and responsibility are demonstrated when a student: i. comes to school prepared, appropriately dressed, on time, and ready to learn; ii. shows respect for herself, for others, and for those in authority; iii. refrains from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety of others; iv. complies with the Havergal Academic Honesty Protocol, Agreement – Acceptable Use of Technology and all school rules; and v. takes responsibility for her own actions. Parents and Guardians Parents and guardians play an important role in the education of their children and have a responsibility to support the efforts of school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Parents and guardians fulfill their role when they: i. show an active interest in their daughter’s school work and progress; ii. communicate regularly with the school; iii. help their daughter be appropriately dressed and prepared for school; iv. ensure that their daughter attends school regularly and on time; v. promptly report to the school their daughter’s absence or late arrival; vi. demonstrate support for the Havergal College Code of Conduct and school rules; vii. encourage and assist their daughter in following the Havergal College Code of Conduct and school rules; and viii. assist school staff in dealing with disciplinary issues involving their daughter.

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