February 20 – 24, 2024, is Stand Up to Bullying Week. Each day this week, as we continue to live out this year’s spiritual theme, Speaking With the Heart, we will reflect on how we can be a witness to God’s love and stand up against all forms of bullying. Schools will be participating in daily prayers, conversation starters, and challenges throughout Stand Up to Bullying Week.
By working together, we can create and maintain a positive school climate, where all members of our school community feel safe, valued, respected, and accepted.
This year, students were invited to submit a piece of original art to promote Stand Up to Bullying Week and Pink Shirt Day. The Safe and Accepting Schools Committee reviewed entries, and selected the following winning submissions:
Winning submissions will be featured on our websites, social media, and newsletters.
If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis and needs immediate support, they should be encouraged to:
Students and/or families may also wish to access the following resources:
For additional mental health supports visit our Mental Health & Well-Being webpage.
Students and families are encouraged to use DCDSB's Report It system to report non-emergency incidents of bullying and other schools safety issues (for example vandalism). Please note that Report It is not monitored on a 24 hour basis. If this is an emergency, call 911. If a student needs immediate emotional support, please call: