NPSC's Continued Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusive School Communities
The month of June is designated as PRIDE month in Canada, a sign and symbol of love and inclusion. The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic DSB is committed to nurturing safe and inclusive learning environments where every student and every member of the community is welcomed, valued, and respected.
We create environments where students, together with our staff, are empowered to lead the way in the creation of healthy school environments that encompass diversity in all forms.
Pride month is an opportunity for our NPSC schools to raise awareness and to confirm our commitment to acceptance, well-being for all, and to student voice. We commend and are grateful for the work of our students and staff to spread the message of acceptance and focus on the mental health and well-being of everyone in our Catholic schools.
As Catholics, we are called to love and celebrate one another, just as God loves and celebrates each one of us. We honour the inherent dignity in each other by treating one another with care, compassion, and respect. We believe that we are wonderfully made in the image and likeness of God who created us and loves us unconditionally – just as we are.
As a Catholic faith community, we offer
this prayer during the month of June, written by NPSC Board Chaplain Father Joseph de Viveiros.