Safe Schools
Nominations for the 2011-2012 Premiers Safe Schools Awards closed on February 17, 2012. Thank you to everyone who nominated a safe schools team.
How to nominate a safe schools team
The Premier's Safe Schools Awards recognize Ontario's safe schools teams for the exceptional and innovative work they have done in creating a safe and caring school climate. This is your chance to recognize these deserving teams for the work they do to make your school better!
Every safe schools team in the province is eligible for nomination.
- Talk to the team you want to nominate
Ask them whether they are willing to be nominated. You will need to provide their written consent.
- Find two people who will provide written support for your nomination
Letters should explain the team's accomplishments and should say why the team deserves an award.
Secondary school teams need one letter from a student and one other letter of support (a teacher, someone from the board office or a colleague).
Elementary school teams need one letter from a parent or a student; and one other letter of support (a teacher, someone from the board office or a colleague).
Remember – letters cannot be written by a member of the safe schools team being nominated or by a nominee's relative.
Each letter should be:
- no more than three pages long
- typed, single sided and double-spaced.
- font size no smaller than 10 point.
- signed by the writer.
Learn how to write a compelling letter of support
- Download and complete the nomination form
The nomination form must be completed with contact information for the nominator and all safe schools team members. Remember to have each member complete and sign the nominee consent section of the nomination form.
Visit our Premier's Safe Schools Award frequently asked questions section to find out more about the awards.
- Gather information about the team's activities
Work with the safe schools team to complete the necessary sections on the form. Highlight the team's three key activities/practices, identify any challenges they faced and explain how the team has made a difference at the school or within the school community.
See sample activities in the Promoting a Positive Climate Resource (PDF, 80 KB)
- Have the form signed by your Director of Education or Supervisory Officer
Your school board's Director of Education or a Supervisory Officer must sign the nomination form. You can work with your school's principal who can help get these signatures.
- Make a copy
Please keep a copy of your entire submission in case something gets lost in the mail.
- Submit your nomination
There are two ways to submit your nomination:
1/ Mail or courier the complete package to:
Premier's Safe Schools Awards
Curriculum Services Canada
439 University Ave., Suite 1450
Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8
Packages must be received on or before the nomination deadline.
2/ Scan and email your package to pssa@curriculum.org
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