Beginning in 2017 the Kenora Catholic District School Board will be implementing the Safe Welcome Program at all its elementary schools. Through the Safe Welcome Program, all elementary schools will be open before and after school and locked for specific times throughout the day. Access to schools will be monitored and controlled by school personnel. This increased safety measure will ensure that parents and other authorized visitors have access to the school while keeping students and staff safe.
Each school is equipped with an intercom system, video surveillance camera and remote lock release which will be used to monitor access to the school and allow visitors to access the school through the front door. When the doors are locked visitors will need to utilize the intercom system, identify themselves and wait to be permitted access to the school by a designated staff member. All visitors must continue to enter the school through the main entrance and report to the office for visitor sign in.
Please see the table below for your school's implementation schedule:
|
Catholic Elementary School |
Implementation Date
|
| Pope John Paul II School |
Monday, January 30, 2017 |
| École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys |
Monday, January 30, 2017 |
| St. Louis School |
Thursday, February 9, 2017 |
| St. John School |
To Be Determined |
For additional information on the Safe Welcome Program please review the following resources:
The involvement and cooperation of parents and guardians and the broader community are important in building a caring and safe school community. The Kenora Catholic District School Board thanks you for your support and patience as the Safe Welcome program is fully implemented across the board.
- For More Information Please Contact
- Trina Henley
- Executive Assistant to the Director & Communications Officer
- p: 807-468-9851
- e: [email protected]