08/31/2026
🚌 As students across Calgary prepare to return to the classroom, we are encouraging families to make safety part of their back-to-school routine by discussing personal safety, online safety & safe travel to & from school.
Whether children are starting kindergarten, moving to junior high or preparing for their last year of high school, the start of a new school year presents an opportunity for parents & caregivers to have important conversations about making safe choices both in person & online.
🐻 This school year, the CPS is expanding its youth safety education efforts with the launch of Simon Says, a new safety-awareness campaign for children in kindergarten through Grade 5. The initiative provides age-appropriate safety messages through schools, newsletters & school outreach, helping younger children build positive safety habits early in life.
📱 The CPS has also expanded its digital outreach to older youth through its growing social media presence, including TikTok. The platform will be used to share safety information & engage youth on topics such as online safety, digital citizenship & making informed decisions both online & in the community. The initiative aligns with the Service's youth-focused education & awareness efforts aimed at students in Grades 6 to 12.
By combining in-person education, community engagement & digital outreach, the CPS continues to support youth safety & help young people develop the knowledge & skills they need to navigate today's increasingly connected world.
🔗 Read our back-to-school safety tips: https://newsroom.calgary.ca/stay-safe-while-heading-back-to-school/
