At Guardian Angels School we have developed a series of measures that help to ensure the safety of yourchildren. With the support of our students, teachers, administrators and parents, a commitment has been made to make the school a safe place for all. We are certain that our combined efforts will make a safer environment for everyone.

Parent Areas: We have initiated an area where our parents can wait for their children without interrupting play or being mistaken as a school supervisor. Parents are asked to look for these areas and remain outside of the student areas.

Visitors to the School: All parents and visitors entering the school are expected to stop at the office, sign in and receive anidentification tag. We respectfully ask that you do not accompany your child or go unannounced to the door of his/her class. If you have to pick up your child, speak to the teacher, or drop something off, we will be glad to assist you in the office. All doorways are clearly marked with signs indicating that all visitors must report to the office. Staff and students are expected to report any visitors without identification tags to the office immediately.

Washrooms: Washrooms are checked for intruders before the start of the school day. Students are informed and trained that only children have access to their assigned washrooms. All adults use the washrooms specified as adult. Primary aged children travel in pairs when using the washroom during class hours.

Kiss–N-Ride and Buses: Safe arrival is paramount at our school.Parents using the Kiss-N-Ride lanes are assured that a safe drop off for the children is provided when they follow the direction of the Kiss-N-Ride volunteers. Bus students are trained in school bus safety. Teacher supervisors are assigned to safely load and off-load the buses.

Emergency Evacuation: Teachers and students regularly practice emergency evacuation procedures. These include safe exit from the building in the event of fire, precautions in the event of bomb threat and safety actions to be taken in the event of an intruder alert. In the unforeseen event that we must evacuate the school for emergency purposes, our students will evacuate to Worthington School.

Attendance: As mentioned in an earlier newsletter, our attendance phone line is our connection with the safe arrival of your child. All children that have not been reported as absent are confirmed absent by our safe entry protocol.

Criminal Reference Checks: Parents are reminded of the Ministry and Board Policy that requires all volunteers to provide the school with a Criminal Reference Check before they begin working with students. For the upcoming year we request that all parents volunteering for field trips also provide a Criminal Reference Check.

Parents who have previously volunteered at Guardian Angels are required to complete an Offence Declaration form before beginning their duties at the school. For moreinformation or forms, please contact the school.