The main door of the school is open from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. All other doors remain locked during the day so we can monitor who enters our building. We appreciate the great deal of responsibility you have given us in caring for your child each day. We have several school procedures in place to make Bridlewood a safe place while also maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for those with valid reasons to be in our school. Our safety and security procedures are reviewed regularly with staff and students. Our safety and security plans require the support of parents to be effective. Thank you for taking the time to review these procedures and for helping us make Bridlewood a safe and secure environment for your child.

Parent, Visitor and Volunteer Sign-In

Parents take comfort in knowing that every adult in our school is accounted for and their purpose for being here known. We ask all parents, visitors and volunteers to sign in and out of our school at the main office. Visitors and volunteers are also asked to visibly wear the identification tags provided. This process is not designed to inconvenience you. It is designed to inconvenience those without a legitimate reason to be in our school. When a staff member asks, “Have you signed in at the office?” please remember they are doing it out of concern for your child’s safety.

Emergency Response Plan

Our Emergency Response Plan is designed to keep students safe and keep parents informed in the event of an emergency. Our ERP procedures are reviewed regularly and follow appropriate school board regulations and provincial or federal legislation. Contact information provided by parents is used to create fan-out lists which would be the main form of communication in the event of an emergency. Fan-out lists are created for several groups including classrooms and students registered in the lunchroom. In the event of an emergency, school staff would first ensure student safety and then begin the process of contacting parents if necessary.