Code of Conduct

Westcreek Public School is committed to maintaining a positive school environment.   All students are expected to uphold the values and expectations of our school’s code of conduct.

Please review this Code of Conduct at the beginning of the school year and keep it in a safe place where it can be referenced as necessary.

1. All participants involved in the publicly funded school system - students, parents or guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff members - are included in the Ontario Schools Code of Conduct whether they are on school property, on school buses or at school-authorized events or activities.

2. All members of the school community are to be treated with respect and dignity, especially persons in positions of authority.

3. The taking of photos, filming or recording, or the broadcasting of live audio and/or video, while at school, on school property, or at a school related activity, is prohibited unless approved by the DDSB (or school), and/or where proper consents have been obtained, as may be appropriate.

4. The possession, use or threatened use of any object to injure another person, endangers the safety of oneself and others, and will be acted on in accordance with DDSB protocols

5. Alcohol, illegal drugs and other intoxicants are addictive and present a health hazard. Ontario schools will work cooperatively with police, drug and alcohol agencies to promote prevention strategies and, where necessary, respond to school members who are in possession of, or under the influence of, alcohol, illegal drugs or intoxicants. (As well, smoking in school buildings and on school property is prohibited by law.)

6. Insults, disrespect and other hurtful acts, including physical aggression, disrupt learning and teaching in a school community. Members of the school community have a responsibility to maintain an environment where conflict and differences are addressed in a manner that shows respect and civility.