So proud of our school for creating this collaborative mural during Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week! Each student played a part in creating the feathers with messages about kindness, acceptance, and inclusion 🕊🌍 @TerryFoxES
A heart for each of the #215children now sit in the front of our school. We are committed to continue learning about how we can make a difference in each of our student’s lives. We are committed to always doing better. @OCDSB
Today we recognize International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Let's continue to work together to build an inclusive, supportive environment for all OCDSB students, staff & families. Stopping harassment & discrimination is everyone’s responsibility. #IDAHOTB
Today is the International Trans Day of Visibility. Each #OCDSB student, school and staff member has a responsibility to ensure that trans and gender diverse students have a safe learning environment. For more information and resources, visit: https://t.co/Na5qW98O1F #TDOV
We acknowledge the sadness and trauma the shootings in #Atlanta have caused members of the Asian community, and stand in solidarity with all Asian Canadians during this tragic time.
ETFO Statement: https://t.co/VwQGTJiQqq
#StopAsianHate#StopMisogyny
The Kinder Purple Room made some lovely art today, and one friend even asked me to help her with spelling for a surprise St. Patrick's Day card! 🎨💚 @BondarBlazers
Today is #BlackMentalHealthDay. Let's do all we can to combat and defeat #AntiBlackRacism, which can have a significant negative impact on the mental health of of racialized individuals and communities.
Anti-asian racism has deep social, political and institutional roots in Canada’s history. There's been a surge in anti-asian violence during the pandemic. This resource centres Black lives and Indigenous voices in the allyship against racism and empowers educators to take action:
“This timely and important resource aims to offer an urgent response to racism that has been accentuated during the global pandemic,” said @etfopresident.
Addressing Anti-Asian Racism: A Resource for Educators is provided by #ETFO & @tdsb https://t.co/MRDGQuofdV
#onted#edchat
Thank you Pixar and Sparkshorts for their solidarity with Asian communities against all forms of anti-Asian hate, and encouraging onscreen representation. Check out these short films 🎞️💨
Wind - https://t.co/0hLpsDdtT9
Float - https://t.co/ltCXFbcxNO
https://t.co/W87jdZ6azl
Wind has been released to Youtube!
In a show of support for the AAPI in this time of anti-Asian attacks, especially against the elderly, Pixar has released the short films Wind and Float. We hope this representation can serve to build more empathy.
It is #PinkShirtDay, a day celebrating speaking up and interrupting homophobia, toxic masculinity, and gender stereotypes. We encourage all families and educators to talk about steps kids can take when they witness injustice. Our booklist has tools to scaffold this conversation.
In the classroom and dance studio, @uOttawaEdu alumna @MsPearlOCDSB bases her teaching on the four principles of hip hop: peace, unity, love and having fun. https://t.co/tQDSCmFqYa