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R;pple

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R;pple©

In our  continued work  to foster student Well-Being and Mental Health  we have added R;pple© to the YRDSB wifi network as a Google Chrome browser extension. The extension is deployed through the YRDSB GAPPS environment meaning if a student is not logged into their browser with their GAPPS account, the tool would not be initiated.

R;pple© is a  tool which  presents a life promoting message and helpful resources (such as kidshelpphone) when a student searches for harmful keywords or phrases related to self-harm or suicide.  

No personal information is collected and students are not identifiable.

For more information about Student Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion, please review the resource link below YRDSB Student Suicide Intervention Protocol.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel and York Regions

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Free Virtual Programming for Female Identified Youth:
➢ Facilitated by trained female volunteer mentors aged 18+
➢ Opportunity to engage in fun and interactive discussions and activities from
the comfort of your home.
➢ The program promotes physical activity, balanced eating, self-confidence
and stress management.
➢ It is delivered once a week during the evening for six to seven weeks.
➢ Registration on a first come, first serve basis.


Dates and times of the two sessions in February/March (two different age groups):

Virtual Go Girls! (girls aged 10-14) on Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm. First Session: Friday February 3, 6:00-7:00 pm.

Virtual Little Go Girls! (girls aged 7-9) on Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm. First Session: Monday February 6, 6:00-7:00 pm.

Register Here

If you have any additional questions please contact:

Yvonne Kelly, Community and Partnership Developer, Inclusive School and Community Services
yvonne.kelly@yrdsb.ca
(905) 895-5155, ext.5124