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Our Prayers are with the People of Haiti – We ask God to be mercifully and Man to show compassion in this time of Crisis.  Let us help Haiti in any way we can.

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McGuinty Government Making Schools Safer, More Positive Places To Learn

Ontario is the first province in Canada to require all school staff to report serious student incidents — including bullying — to the principal.

Principals are also required in these situations to contact parents of victims -- another first in Canada.

The new reporting measures came into effect today. They are part of the Keeping Our Kids Safe at School Act. The legislation makes schools safer and helps students achieve their full potential by:

  •  Addressing the reporting gap between principals, teachers and parents about all serious student incidents that must be considered for suspension or expulsion.
  •  Ensuring that parents are kept informed and principals are aware of serious incidents in the school so they can respond appropriately.
  • Requiring school staff to respond to inappropriate, disrespectful behaviour among students as well as activities which can lead to suspension and expulsion.
The legislation builds on Ontario's safe schools strategy and is part of a comprehensive response to the Safe Schools Action Team report.

  • The Keeping Our Kids Safe at School Act was passed in the legislature on June 1, 2009,        and comes into effect on February 1, 2010.
  • Staff at schools and school boards have received training on the new requirements.
  • Bullying and harassment can affect a student's health, mental well-being and school success, according to a 2008 study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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    TCDSB is conducting an On line consultation Survey on the Budget.  Parents please complete the Survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X97QZWR

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    Thomas Collins Archbishop of Toronto is hosting a series of lectures for those considering running for School Trustee.
    Read more about it at      www.archtoronto.org Your involvement in all these efforts will strengthen Catholic Education.

    November 6, 2009

     

    Dear People of the Archdiocese of Toronto,

     Catholic Education should be close to the heart of each person in our
    community of faith. It is through the active engagement of us all that our Catholic schools become what they are meant to be.
    Catholic School Trustees play a noble role in Catholic education. As the name suggests, "trustees" are entrusted with safeguarding the mission and vision of Catholic Education. They must be people who have a deep faith, and a sense of
    responsibility for the common good of the children entrusted to their care.

     We as a faith community must take responsibility for the quality of
    Catholic School governance, for we elect the trustees. Be sure that you are registered as a
    Catholic School supporter so that you can vote. Become knowledgeable about the issues
    facing your Catholic School district, and in the coming year get to know the candidates
    who run for trustee.

    When the time comes, be sure to vote for the one you believe, in all     good conscience, to be most qualified to fulfil the office of Catholic School trustee.
     To help those considering running for trustee to become more knowledgeable about the responsibilities of that important office, a brief course in trusteeship is being offered at St. Augustine's Seminary in January and February of 2010.

    I encourage those considering candidacy to take this course.

     Sincerely yours in Our Lord,
      
    Thomas Collins

    Archbishop of Toronto

    The Greater Toronto Catholic Parent Network is a network of Catholic Parents working to support parents, listening to their many concerns and finding solutions. We encourage parents in local school communities to be involved on School Councils and ask they be volunteers at their local schools.

    Greater Toronto Catholic Parent Network continues to listen to Parents and supports all parents at the local level who are dealing with issues that affect the education of children. We are here to help contact us today.

    • Next Meeting February 24, 2010
    • at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall
    • 41, Earl Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1M4- click on feedback for map 
    • Our Christian belief is paramount
    • Equal opportunity for all
    Respect for the views of all Parents is Paramount
    Boudreau Letter to Minister Wynne
    Letter to TCDSB Board Secretary
    Order in Council    
    Investigators Report on the TCDSB
    ArchBishop Letter to TCDSB Trustees
    Minister's Letter to Parents
    GTCPN Letter to TCDSB Trustees
    416-695-0031 | Fax 416-466-6987 | info@gtcpn.com
    Logan Avenue | Toronto | Ontario | M4M 2N7
     

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