Bully Prevention and Intervention Plan
Research and experience show that bullying is a serious issue that has far-reaching consequences for individuals, their families, peers, and the community at large. If students who are bullied, who bully others, or who witness bullying receive the necessary support, they can learn effective strategies for interacting positively with others and promoting positive peer dynamics. Preventing bullying requires a Whole-School approach along with insights and input from parents and the community.
Report a bullying incident
Students and parents are encouraged to always contact a teacher or the school office when bullying occurs. Should you wish, you may also fill out an online bullying incident report if you experience or witness bullying.
Students, parents, guardians, friends and witnesses can report incidents. You can report an incident that takes place on or off school property.
Westney Heights bully prevention plan
We are committed to fostering a safe, accepting and supportive learning environment that promotes well-being (i.e., cognitive, emotional, social, physical) and the academic achievement of all learners. We believe that this is achieved through a Whole School Approach. We will respond to any student behaviour that is likely to have a negative impact on the school climate and will investigate all reports of bullying. We will provide support to those affected by bullying, including those who engage in bullying.
Our school has created and implemented a Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan.
DDSB bullying prevention information
We have created various resources for parents and educators to prevent bullying and cyberbullying within our schools:
- Bullying Prevention for Parents
- Cyberbullying Information for Parents
- Cyberbullying Brochure
- The DDSB 4Rs of Addressing Bullying - Poster
- Westney Heights Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan
Contact your school's Positive School Climates team if you need any of these documents translated into:
- Arabic
- Dari
- Farsi
- Chinese
- Tamil
- Urdu
Ministry of Education bullying information
The Ontario Ministry of Education provides schools and school boards as well as parents and families with a variety of resources to identify, prevent and support children who have been bullied or who bully others.
Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet)
PREVNet's mission is to end bullying in Canada and promote safe and healthy relationships for all Canadian children. They provide resources for students, parents and teachers to address and prevent all forms of bullying.
