Values Influences and Peers VIP Program

V.I.P. is an awareness program that benefits grade 6-8 students by discussing essential personal values and the importance of:

Making good decisions
Taking responsibility for their actions
Understanding peer pressure
Self-respect and self-confidence
Respect for others

Subjects Covered

V.I.P. combines the resources of the local boards of education, the Guelph Police Service and various community organizations to teach the students these values.

The following is a breakdown of V.I.P. topics:

Grade 6

Drug awareness
Bullying / Cyber Bullying & Internet Safety
Peer Pressure
V.I.P. celebrations

Grade 7

Drug awareness extension
Internet, mobile and social networking safety

Grade 8

Sexting
High School Resource Officer introduction.
Youth and the law
Open forum

Ask a School Resource Officer

Have you ever had a question that you would have liked to ask a Police Officer but never had the chance to?

If you are in Grade 6 to 8 and you're looking for general advice or an answer for specific questions regarding Values, Influences and Peers (VIP) or VIP+ elementary school programs, please Ask Officer Melitzer or Officer Nightingale.

Is It an Emergency?

If your question is urgent, time sensitive or an emergency, please contact the Guelph Police Service by dialling 911, or 519-824-1212 ext. 0.

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Your submissions will be sent privately to Officer Melitzer or Officer Nightingale and will be replied to as soon as possible. However, please understand that this email is not monitored 24/7 and it might take an extended period of time to receive a reply.

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