White Haven Is the "Place to Be"!

Land Acknowledgement

We honour the land that the school is situated upon, which has been the site of human activity since time immemorial. It is the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and The Mississaugas of the Credit River First Nations.  

Ontario is covered by 46 treaties and other agreements, and is home to many Indigenous Nations from across Turtle Island, including the Inuit and the Metis. These treaties and other agreements, including the One Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, are agreements to peaceably share and care for the land and its resources. Other Indigenous Nations, Europeans, and newcomers, were invited into this covenant in the spirit of respect, peace, and friendship.

We are mindful of broken covenants and we strive to make this right, with the land and with each other.

We are all Treaty people. Many of us,have come here as settlers, immigrants, newcomers in this generation or generations past.  We would like to also acknowledge those of us who came here forcibly, particularly as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade.  Therefore, we honour and pay tribute to the ancestors of African Origin and Descent.   


Principal's Message


Welcome to the 2023-2024 academic year at WH. I believe in and am firmly committed to co-creating an inclusive, caring, positive, and brave school culture for all of our students, families, staff, and community partners within our learning community. Each student, family, community member, and educator brings unique and varied strengths, interests, abilities, and contributions towards co-constructing and co-leading our collaborative learning community to promote authentic, transformative, and deep learning for every student. 

The WH learning community is one where students must feel a strong sense of belonging in order to be successful. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action will guide opportunities for understanding, healing, and well-being. Adults will be supported to promote student well-being and academic achievement by addressing issues of equity through Anti-Black Racist, Anti-Racist, and Anti-Oppressive frameworks. Our shared vision is to encourage our students to develop to their fullest potential so that each student is prepared to become a contributing member of society. 

We have high expectations of our students and we hope that each student will set personal and academic goals for this year. We are committed to supporting each learner by recognizing and accepting all abilities and learning styles. In order to achieve together, all staff will support in the promotion of mutual respect, cooperation, integrity, and perseverance throughout our experiences at WH.

Our goal is to work as your partners in education and to provide on-going communication and support as to the progress of your child. As we continuously learn and grow together, we look forward to celebrating every learning moment with wonder and appreciation with your child and our learning community.

Warm Regards,

Allina Lee

Principal


Remote Learning Support

 

 

The TDSB has a Parent Support line to assist students and families in virtual learning. Click HERE to access their website for more information.

Below is a sample of what you can expect to find on that page.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I login to my TDSB student account?
  • How do I request a device for virtual learning?
  • How do I request Home Internet Service for virtual learning?
  • How do I join a Zoom or Google Meet?
  • Click here for answers 

Note:  Password resets and "how to" questions about digital learning tools and classwork related questions should be directed to your teacher.

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Code of Conduct

White Haven PS students, staff, and community members have the right to learn, function, and work in an equitable, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment on protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

White Haven PS students, staff, and community members have a responsibility to contribute positively towards the overall positive school climate. This means that bullying, discrimination, and harassment will not be accepted at any time.


Students are to be treated with respect and dignity. In return, students will demonstrate respect for themselves and for others.

Students are responsible for:

  • Coming to school prepared, on time, and ready to learn
  • Showing respect for themselves, for others, and for those in authority
  • Refrain from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety of others
  • Following the established rules and taking responsibility for their own actions

Students will also:

  • Exercise self-discipline
  • Accept such discipline as would be exercised by a kind, firm, and judicious parent
  • Be courteous to fellow pupils and obedient and courteous of teachers
  • Show respect for school property
  • Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct


Ontario Human Rights Code and Protected Grounds - What does this mean for all students, families, staff, and community members at White Haven PS? Please note we will respect and accept all identities based on Human Rights:

  • Age 
  • Ancestry
  • Citizenship
  • Colour
  • Creed (including but not limited to religion and Indigenous spirituality)
  • Disability (includes mental, physical, perceived)
  • Ethnic Origin
  • Family status (includes child, adoptive, elder relationships)
  • Gender Expression
  • Gender Identity
  • Marital Status
  • Place of origin
  • Race
  • Sex (includes pregnancy and breastfeeding)
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Socio-Economic Status
  • Association with a person identified by a ground listed in this chart

We respect all students for their unique identities.

We respect all family structures.

We respect students and understand that not every student’s experience at school is the same based on race, skin colour, class, religion, ability, family structure, gender expression, or sexual orientation. 

We will all commit to treating one another with respect, compassion, and empathy.


Restorative Practices at White Haven

At White Haven, we use restorative practices to help students manage and mediate conflict with peers.  With teacher guidance, and practice, students can develop effective conflict resolution skills, an important skill set to have throughout life.  Please see below for a sample poster of the questions, we, as staff, use to help students mediate and resolve conflict.

restorative questions

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