The Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Paul Dinn, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, 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, being kind to one another and welcoming everyone in the school community, 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, and inclusive of all people and free from bullying and intimidation.
The Provincial Government is committed to building an education system that will prepare youth for the future by improving learning environments and providing inviting school spaces for everyone. The Provincial Government is thankful and appreciative for the work teachers and staff do every day to support and nurture students.
In January, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development provided Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Special Initiatives Grants to 11 schools. These are for new or ongoing projects that are focused on students and promote safe, caring and inclusive learning spaces. They value equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
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“Our students, teachers, and school communities demonstrate the best of who we are as a province by showing acts of kindness every day. Pink Shirt Day is a reminder for all of us to be kind to one another, so everyone feels welcomed, included and appreciated. Bullying is not acceptable at school, in sport, or in the workplace. Let’s be kind to each other and show everyone respect as we celebrate our diverse communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Tony Wakeham
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Acts of kindness can mean so much to everyone in our schools. Pink Shirt Day is a symbol to show appreciation for one another every day of the year and to remember that we all are equal. I am grateful for the dedication and compassion our teachers and school communities demonstrate every day to provide safe and caring environments for our students to learn, grow, and have fun.”
Honourable Paul Dinn
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
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