The Provincial Government is partnering with School Sports NL to launch the Safe Sport in Education course for NLSchools student athletes in grades 7-12.
The Safe Sport in Education course is locally developed and designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools to foster safer, more respectful sporting environments within their schools.
Starting this month, all NLSchools student athletes will be required to complete the Safe Sport in Education course and submit their course completion certificate along with a signed NLSchools and School Sports NL Athletic Contract in order to join team activities. The course will be available through the Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI).
As this is the Year of Sport, this initiative aims to promote key values such as teamwork, good sportsmanship, ethics, inclusion, and safety in athletic programs in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Provincial Government supports opportunities to recognize and celebrate the many benefits of participating in school athletics. From fostering lifelong friendships to encouraging physical and mental well-being, sports play a vital role in schools and communities.
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"As we continue to mark the Year of Sport in Newfoundland and Labrador, we are proud to launch the Safe Sport in Education course in partnership with School Sports NL. This locally developed program empowers our student athletes with the knowledge and tools to foster respectful, inclusive, and safe sporting environments. By embedding these values into school athletics, we're not only enhancing the student experience but also strengthening the role of sport in our communities."
Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
"Sport has the power to shape character and build community. By introducing the Safe Sport in Education course, we're ensuring that student athletes not only grow in skill, but also in respect, inclusion, and integrity - values that will serve them well both on and off the field."
Honourable Fred Hutton, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
"As a long-standing partner in delivering school sport programs across Newfoundland and Labrador, School Sports NL is excited about the launch of the Safe Sport in Education course. Students benefit in so many ways from their involvement in school sport programs and it is imperative that we ensure they are as safe as possible. The Safe Sport in Education course is a valuable new resource designed to do just that."
Karen Richard, Executive Director, School Sports NL
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