Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
Provincial Education Priorities - Tackling Racism & Keeping Schools Safe
Topic: Provincial Education Priorities - Tackling Racism & Keeping Schools Safe
Format:
- Full-day, in-person
- Elementary Schools
Description: School teams will engage in learning focused on how to create supportive classrooms and schools free from discrimination in any form. There will be a particular focus on antisemitism, anti-Black racism, Islamophobia and racism towards Indigenous communities. Learning will equip educators to uphold human rights, as required by the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Ontario curriculum program planning information on the instruction of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusive Education, which is applicable to all grades and disciplines, will be reviewed.
School teams will review practices, policies/procedures and resources to support Student and School Safety using resources prepared by central departments. The content includes:
bullying prevention and intervention, duty to report children in need of protection to the Children’s Aid Society, information about child sexual abuse prevention and reporting.
At C.H. Norton, our school-based learning will focus on strengthening inclusive practices through the lens of HDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Staff will explore The Way Forward as a resource to support equity and belonging in our school, review the use of Problem-Solving Pathways to guide student support, and build confidence in communication with families to foster stronger connections. This work aligns with our overarching goal of promoting Kindness, Connection, and Community — one of the key commitments in the Multi-Year Plan — and supports our continued efforts to build a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.
Facilitators: Learning will be led by principals and vice-principals and school-based staff, supported with materials and guidance from central departments including Indigenous Rights and Education and Human Rights, Equity and Inclusive Education departments.
Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group presentations and small group work.
