CCVI Safe and Inclusive Resources
Our Centennial CVI Anti-Bullying Pledge
At Centennial, We choose to appreciate our school-wide diversity and to promote the inclusion of all, while respecting ourselves and others.
Today and Always, I will stand up for others because everyone is of equal importance and value.
Student Resources
Throughout the year CCVI works to build an equitable and inclusive community for all.
New Spartans – Transition
- Grade 9 – Link Crew Council provides a transition and peer mentorship program for all Grade 9s. Contacts: Caitlin O’Brien (caitlin.o’[email protected])
- Grade 10-12 & International – New Spartan Mentors provide a transition and mentorship program for students who are new to CCVI and may need transition support. Staff members and school leaders are paired up with new Spartans as lines of support throughout the year. Mentor and mentee information is shared on the UgCloud.
Focus Weeks
- Bullying Prevention Week (Fall)
- Diversity Week (Spring)
- Mental Health Week (Spring)
Participation in Upper Grand District School Board Initiatives
- Rainbow Conference – LQBTQ (Spring)
- Poverty Challenge – Learning about Oppression (Spring)
- Safe Talk training – Suicide Prevention (Fall)
- Youth Talk – Mental Health (Fall)
- First Nations Métis Inuit (FNMI) Opportunities (all year)
Student Leadership
All students are invited to participate as leaders with the school’s Student Leadership Council (SLC). The SLC includes Academic Council, Arts Council, Events Council, Link Crew, Social Responsibility Council, Spartan Equity Acceptance and Diversity (SEAD), Sports Council, and Student Council.
First Nations Métis Inuit (FNMI)
Students can self-identify as FNMI by visiting Guidance and completing a short form. Self-identification opens up opportunities for students such as conferences, scholarships and art events for FNMI students.
Religion
- Faith Fusion – Student-led group discusses faith & religion and participates in inter-faith activities (Tuesday at Lunch, Drama Rm)
- Open Prayer Space -See Office staff of intent to use for prayer time in a designate space
Gender
- All Use Bathrooms – E111 (Tech Wing) and Accessibility Washroom (middle of 2nd floor)
- Showers available in Phys-Ed Wing
- Contact: Cheri Popofski ([email protected])
Diversity
Spartan Equity & Diversity (SEAD Council) meets Wednesdays at lunch in A201 to discuss and promote ideas relating to equity and diversity.
Contacts: Jennifer Phillips ([email protected]), Jennifer Manzo ([email protected])
International Culture
As CCVI is such as Diverse School & we have many interested students in participating in our Culture School Events that we now have many groups including:
BIPOC – Black Indigenous Peoples of Colour, DESI – South-Asian Student Association, Muslim Student Association, East/Southeast Asian Student Association
Nutrition
- Dine Before 9 Grab & Go – Monday-Friday – 8:50am – 9:05 am – Hallway in D Hall (Want to Volunteer to Help – Contact: Ms Swance)
- Grab & Go Snacks – Available Daily in Student Learning Centre Rm B116, Guidance & Main Office
BULLYING
At CCVI, we have zero tolerance for bullying. If a student is witness to, or a victim of bullying, they are encouraged to report the incident to a CCVI staff member OR anonymously using the UGDSB online reporting tool at https://webapps.ugdsb.on.ca/reportbullying
FAITH
A faith-based calendar is posted in the office and used to inform staff and students of monthly holy days.
MENTAL HEALTH
A team of professionals is available including Social Worker & CYCs (Child & Youth Counsellors). Check Mental Health/Well-Being Resource Poster with Links (Posted in the school)
SUSTAINABILITY
CCVI is a Platinum Eco-School. We continue to work at keeping our indoor and outdoor spaces as places we can be proud of using and living in. We have a community garden, outdoor class space and help maintain a three-tier waste management system (waste, recycling and backyard composting).
QUESTIONS? IDEAS? FEEDBACK? WANT TO HELP?
Contact: CCVI 519-821-0360