A safe learning environment for all
Centennial Academy acknowledges that every student has the right to learn and socialize in a physically and emotionally safe environment. We are committed to providing a secure, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all.
Centennial Academy’s five core values are the foundation of our safe learning environment. Every member of the Centennial community, including staff, parents and students, is responsible for promoting these values. They are:
- A commitment to effective learning;
- Collaborative approaches to learning;
- Care for all learners;
- Acceptance of differences; and
- Accountability of action
Action Plan Against Violence and Bullying
We have adopted an action plan against violence and bullying that aims to ensure that our school is safe and that our values are upheld. You may consult it by clicking the link below.
Bullying
This refers to any direct or indirect behaviour, comment, act or gesture, whether deliberate or not, including in cyberspace, which occurs in a context where there is a power imbalance between the persons concerned and which causes distress, and injures, hurts, oppresses, intimidates or ostracizes. (Section 9, Private Education Act)
Violence
This refers to any intentional demonstration of verbal, written, physical, psychological or sexual force, which causes distress and injures, hurts or oppresses a person by attacking their psychological or physical integrity or well-being, or their rights or property. (Section 9, Private Education Act).