Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan
SCHOOL: Mary Phelan
Date: October 5, 2015
The Education Act, as amended by the Accepting Schools Act, 2012, requires every board and its schools to establish and implement a bullying
prevention and intervention plan. A safe, inclusive and accepting school environment is essential for student achievement and well-being. There is
conclusive research that shows that to reach their full potential, children and youth must feel safe, included and engaged in school. Bullying is
associated with a range of physical and mental health problems, as well as educational problems, antisocial problems, and relationship problems.
Experts call for early intervention for both the child who is victimized by bullying and the child who bullies. Without support, children who bully appear to
learn how to use power and aggression to dominate others.
Needs Assessment
Meet with School Improvement and Bullying Awareness/Safe School Team to discuss observations
Reviewed School Effectiveness Survey (2015), 2014-15 – Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health Survey
and the 2015 School Climate and MH & W Survery
Student Input
Observations and Conversations
Watch daily behavior
Goals
By December 2015, the number of recess or school incidents (physical causing office visit) will decrease.
To increase the ability of students to handle conflict, with words and not actions.
To have students use more kindness and manners towards one another.
Education, Awareness, and
Outreach
Visual posters in school – one on bullying and one on being unique
Classroom activities and lessons in primary and grade 4 on Tools for Life
Continued work on Strengths but incorporated with the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit and the Ontario
Catholic Graduate Expectations
Newsletters, website and other communication strategies
School Wide Kindness Matters, Manners Matter – weekly draws, daily examples from Announcement Crew
Bullying Awareness team will prepare a week of activities for the school body, including a video made by the
group on bullying, guest presenters, etc.
Prevention Strategies
Visibility of staff in halls during transition times
Teachers moving on playground during supervision and following the three step approach – warning, walk,
office
Class activities – School Activities (Presentation)
Build solid student/educator relationships so students know where they can turn
Ensure that students know they have a voice and are encouraged to use it with support (if required) and if
unsuccessful, should turn to an adult
Intervention and Support
Strategies
Monitoring
Evaluation
Using the Kindness Matters, Manner Matter school initiative
Daily announcements – reminders and examples of kindness or manners
Use of the Balanced Day to help reduce school yard concerns
Use of CYW for small groups if required
Use of Restorative Justice Techniques to help solve concerns and educate the students
Future School Climate Survey
Office referrals – is there an increase or decrease, why or why not
Recess incidents; Anecdotal observations
Safe Schools/Bullying Awareness Team
Staff Input
Ongoing; PLAN—ACT—OBSERVE—REFLECT