"School-related violence in all its forms is an infringement of children’s and adolescents’ rights to education and to health and well-being. No country can achieve inclusive and equitable quality education for all if learners experience violence and bullying in school."
The Challenge: School-related Violence During Recess.
Recess and lunch are often the only times in the school day that children have an opportunity to connect meaningfully with their peers. Yet research shows unacceptable levels of bullying, exclusion, intolerance, and rejection that undermine opportunities to connect and engage in healthy play and leisure activities. The result, for many Canadian children, is loneliness, anxiety, depression, and stress that undermine well-being, school success, and overall healthy development.
We work towards transforming schools around the world to:Ensure daily opportunities for meaningful, active play.
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Break normalized patterns of bullying and exclusion.
Oversee legislative changes and effective policy development.
Spark a national conversation about the relationship between play, friendships, health, and well being.
Ensure recess is part of school-wide improvement efforts.
Ensure school playspaces are fully inclusive and accessible - socially and physically.
The Recess Project is partnered with
the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University,
Physical & Health Education Canada, and
Brock University Department of Child and Youth Studies.
the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University,
Physical & Health Education Canada, and
Brock University Department of Child and Youth Studies.
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