Tomken Road Middle School Serious Incident Report
INTENDED PURPOSE
The Online Reporting Tool: Promoting a Positive School Climate is intended for students who become aware of or are victims of serious incidents and negative behaviours impacting the school community. It is designed to provide information that will help promote a positive school climate. If you have any questions about this tool, please contact the Principal and/or Vice-Principal.EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO REPORT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:•acts of violence or actions/events that may lead to acts of violence
•sexually inappropriate touching or behaviours
•theft
•possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia on school premises
•vandalism or damage to school property
•possession of weapons on school premises
•intimidate or threaten students
•bullying (i.e., verbal, physical, social, electronic, written or other means)WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WHO MAKE FALSE REPORTS?In the event that an untrue or malicious statement about someone or something is reported, please know that it will be subject to discipline according to the Peel District School Board's Safe School Policy.Definition of Bullying
Bullying is typically a form of repeated, persistent and aggressive behaviour directed at an individual or individuals that is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) harm, fear or distress to another individual, including physical, psychological, social or academic harm, harm to the individual’s reputation or harm to the individual’s property, or create a negative environment at a school for another individual. Bullying occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived power imbalance.
Bullying may be based on factors such as race, place of origin, ethnicity, language, ancestry, colour, faith, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, size, strength, age, peer group power, socioeconomic status, family circumstances, ability, intelligence, receipt of special education or any other similar factor and/or any other immutable characteristic or ground protected by the Human Rights Code, and despite the truthfulness and/or applicability of the immutable characteristic or ground.
WHAT IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY?
If this is an emergency, please call 911.
WHAT IF IT'S A CRIMINAL MATTER?
If you are posting to report a crime and/or reporting on a criminal matter, please contact your local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
WHAT IF I JUST NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE?
If you need to speak to a counsellor immediately, you may choose to contact the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or Kidshelpphone.ca.
WHAT OTHER STEPS CAN I TAKE?
Before completing this form, we strongly encourage you to discuss the incident with your family (parent/guardian). You can also talk to an adult at school that you feel you can trust. For example, this could be:
- Teacher you trust
- Behaviour Teaching Assistant (Contact Room)
- Contact Teacher
- Guidance Counsellor
- Principal and/or Vice-Principal
- Neighbourhood Police Officer
IS THIS CONFIDENTIAL?
When you fill out this form, you are NOT REQUIRED to provide your name or any other identifiable information anywhere. If the information provided is anonymous, it may be dealt with in a general way as there is no means to respond specifically when there is limited information. DEPENDING ON THE KIND OF INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE, you may be identifiable. In some cases, if you are identifiable based on the information provided, the school Principal/Vice-Principal may approach you to provide a little more information confidentially. If you choose to identify yourself as part of the reporting process, the Principal/Vice-principal may follow up with you directly.
WHO WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THESE REPORTS?
The Principal is the only person who has access to all reports submitted. The Principal may choose to share your report with either the Contact Teacher, the BTA or the Guidance Councellor if this is the best person to help you solve the problem.