April 3rd, 2019
Principal Message: Students Say No Protest
In recent days, we have had students approach us about conversations they are having on social media regarding a student walkout planned for the afternoon of April 4th. Across the province, students are talking about walking out to demonstrate their feelings about the recent changes announced regarding our public education system and their upcoming high school experience.
As educators, we respect the right of students to express their voice in a positive and respectful way, where such actions are peaceful and safe, and do not hinder the safe passage of people in our schools or the opportunity for learning and academic success.
We would ask that students organizing the event inform the office of their plans, so that we can ensure teachers are aware, and that we provide adequate supervision in the area
We will be making our expectations clear, should students decide to peacefully protest on that day. We would ask that, as a family, you discuss them with your child(ren) as well. They are as follows:
- Protests must be peaceful and respectful (adhere to the school code of conduct).
- Students choosing to participate should become informed on why they are protesting.
- Students should remain on school grounds at all times. School staff are unable to supervise students who choose to leave school property.
- Students choosing not to participate must be allowed to do so, without pressure.
- Students choosing to participate will be marked absent from their class(es) and may be missing previously scheduled assessments.
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