Today, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, are recognizing Pink Shirt Day activities in schools and communities throughout the province.
Each year, Pink Shirt Day recognizes and reinforces the importance of reducing bullying and embracing kindness, while respecting and celebrating diversity in all corners of Newfoundland and Labrador. Schools, workplaces and communities are encouraged to take action to be safe, supportive, welcoming and inclusive of all people.
The Department of Education is committed to building an educational community in Newfoundland and Labrador that fosters safe, caring, inclusive and healthy learning environments for all students and staff in the K-12 public education system.
In January, the Provincial Government announced it is providing $12,500 for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Special Initiatives Grants, shared among 26 public schools this year. The grants support specific initiatives in schools that are student focused. Schools are recognized for their efforts in achieving safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments, promoting positive school climates, and sustaining safe and inclusive communities that celebrates equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
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“It is important we continue to embrace kindness, celebrate diversity, and welcome everyone with open hearts in our schools. Bullying can never be tolerated anywhere including schools or workplaces. Let us keep working towards celebrating our diverse communities and each other. The meaning behind Pink Shirt Day – kindness, respect and inclusion – reminds us to treat everyone equally as our province continues to be a welcome place for all cultures and identities.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“All students and teachers deserve to have safe and caring spaces to thrive while learning and teaching. We continue to make progress to ensure schools and workplaces are welcoming for every person from all cultures and identities in our province. I urge everyone to wear pink and show kindness today and every day. A small act of kindness to someone can go a long way in demonstrating that you value and respect them.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education
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