Rainbow Schools mark Day of Pink on Wednesday, April 13th

Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 to mark Day of Pink, the International Day against bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia and transmisogyny in schools and communities. It’s part of Rainbow District School Board’s ongoing efforts to build community and promote inclusion.

The Board celebrated its eighth “Stand Up Against Bullying Day” last fall. “This small gesture demonstrated our commitment to safe schools,” says Director of Education Norm Blaseg. “Day of Pink will reinforce our ongoing work in the area of equity and inclusive education.”

He adds: “By nurturing a strong partnership between the school, the home and the community, Rainbow Schools ensure that students receive an education that includes personal, social and citizenship development.”

Ten character traits, which are modeled, taught and expected in Rainbow Schools, provide the foundation for ongoing character development and the values of the Board – honesty, respect, empathy, responsibility, integrity, courtesy, resilience, acceptance, courage and co-operation.

The many character development programs and activities in Rainbow Schools complement the Board’s Code of Conduct, which promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.