Since 2007, the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council (WRCPC), in partnership with the WRDSB, runs the ‘Say HI’ school campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to build a strong, caring community within Waterloo Region and aims to bring people together and nurture a sense of belonging and responsibility.

By saying ‘HI’ to other students, teachers and staff within the school, students will get to know each other, connect with their school and as a result, create a safer school community.

It is exciting to share that this year’s winner of the Connected School Award and $500 is Courtland Avenue Public School. They promoted a sense of community within the school by saying ‘HI’. This money from this award is to help further initiatives of student engagement at their school.

So the next time you are at school, “Don’t be shy, just say ‘HI’.”

Visit the Say HI website to learn more about the program.

 

The school receiving the $500 cheque for their Connected School Award!

The school receiving the $500 cheque for their Connected School Award!