Be Friendly, Hate-Free – Bayside
This site was created as a gift to Bayside Public School to support HPEDSB commitments to safe, inclusive and accepting schools. It offers practical tools for principals, educators and students to address racism, bullying and hate while growing a culture of friendliness and belonging.
Friendliness, Equity and Safe Schools
At Bayside Public School, friendliness is more than being “nice.” It means building a school culture where every student, staff member and family is treated with dignity and respect, where racism and hate have no place, and where differences are welcomed as strengths.
Belonging and well-being
Students learn best when they feel seen, valued and safe. This site helps leaders and staff respond to harm and plan for long-term belonging and well-being.
Equity and anti-racism
Content is aligned with HPEDSB commitments to equity, decolonization, anti-racism, anti-oppression and accessibility, and with Ontario Human Rights Code obligations.
Shared responsibility
Principals, vice-principals, educators, students, families and community partners all play a role in naming and addressing racism, hate and bullying.
Where Would You Like to Start?
Classroom Educators
Immediate response scripts, classroom strategies, lesson ideas and reflection tools for teachers when racist or hurtful language appears.
Principals & Vice-Principals
A multi-page library of playbooks, checklists, communication templates and implementation guides focused on Bayside and HPEDSB contexts.
Students & Classes
Student-friendly explanations, a kindness pledge and an online game to practise choosing inclusive language and upstander actions.
Ontario & HPEDSB Resources
Curated links to HPEDSB procedures, Ministry policies, human rights guidance and community supports for deeper learning and action.