O’Donel High School in Mount Pearl was one of 11 schools named as a Safe, Caring and Inclusive School and given a Special Initiatives Grant this month.
The grant aims to support initiatives that foster a welcoming school environment for all staff and students. O’Donel’s grant money will be put towards a school mural.
"I am always thankful for the dedication of school communities to look out for each other,” said Minister of Education Krista Lynn Howell. “Schools strive to provide safe, inclusive, and caring environments for students and promote positive learning spaces for them. Congratulations to this year's recipients and I look forward to hearing more details about these initiatives for your schools."
Other schools awarded grant money included École Boréale in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, J. R. Smallwood Middle School in Wabush, Sacred Heart Elementary in Curling, St. Boniface All Grades in Ramea, Green Bay South Academy in Robert’s Arm, John Watkins Academy in Hermitage, Sacred Heart Academy in Marystown, St. Paul’s Junior High School in St. John’s, Immaculate Conception School in Colliers and Stella Maris Academy in Trepassey.
