Bullying is a form of violence and it may be displayed as one or a combination of the following: physical, verbal, emotional, racial or sexual abuse.

Halton Region offers consultation and support on bullying to professionals and parents. Some questions we can answer are:

• Bullying is happening at my child's school. What can I do?
• I suspect my child is being bullied. What should I do?
• I suspect my child is bullying others. What should I do?
• My child has witnessed bullying. What should I tell him/her to do?

Peers Running Organized Play Stations

Peers Running Organized Play Stations (PROPS) is a program that encourages children to use their time productively in the school yard by helping them learn new and traditional games. In playing these games and doing these activities, students are more likely to be active and less likely to engage in bullying behaviour on the playground.

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Who developed this resource?

PROPS was created in Durham Region by Durham Lives! Partners.
The program was developed in response to teacher’s requests for a quick reference guide to games and activities that would keep students occupied in an active way during their time out on the playground (recess, lunch, before and after school).

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How can I get this resource?

PROPS is available here for downloading. Permission is granted for the printing of this document in part or in its entirety as long as Durham Lives! is acknowledged.

• Complete PROPS package 2.9MB
  • Introduction 233KB
  • Section 1 - Overall Information 220KB
  • Section 2 - Guide to PROPS Implementation 232KB
  • Section 3 - PROPS Squad Training 487KB
  • Section 4 - Playground Activities 352KB
  • Section 5 - Program Evaluation 202KB
  • Section 6 - Appendices 318KB
  • Section 7 - Resources 262KB
  • Section 8 - Sample Posters 972KB

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Other Resources

• Jump for Health 1.2MB (order resource)
• School based violence protection programs
• Take action against bullying

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