A positive learning and teaching environment is essential if students are to succeed in school. Research shows that there is a direct link between student success and the school environment in which learning takes place.
Students are more motivated to do well and to realize their full potential in schools that have a positive school climate, where they feel safe and supported. To this end, the Ministry of Education
for Ontario has required that a school climate survey be implemented in all of our schools at a minimum every 2 years. Among other questions, these surveys must include questions on bullying/harassment related to homophobia, gender-based violence, and sexual harassment. In Catholic schools, our Catholic teaching on the dignity of the human person is the starting point for all issues of diversity. Our board theme (Restore One Another in a Spirit of Gentleness) reflects one way schools strive to create an environment where all students and staff feel safe, welcomed and valued.
Throughout the month of May, we will be inviting parents to take the
parent version of the school
climate survey, as it is important to understand parent perspectives
of school climate to better meet the needs of all of our students. The completion of these surveys is highly encouraged as it will allow us to obtain a complete picture of the climate of our school from the perspective of various stakeholders. There is a link to the parent version of the school climate survey below. The survey will conclude May 22, 2015. Those of you who have registered to receive school/board emails will receive a direct email, linking you to the parent school climate survey.
Complete the School Climate Survey
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