In our ongoing efforts to promote safe, inclusive, and accepting schools, and in accordance with the Ministry of Education requirement, the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) implements a School Climate Survey.
School Climate Surveys are conducted every two years to gather information from students, parents/guardians, and staff to help HCDSB create and sustain safe and welcoming schools.
The survey provides feedback about the extent to which students, parents and school staff feel our school supports learning and positive behaviour, and promotes a safe and inclusive environment.
The School Climate Survey includes questions that focus on community(e.g., quality of relationships, school-parish connection), safety (e.g., bullying), academics (e.g., school engagement), health and well-being (e.g., feeling happy – all grades), risky behaviours including drug and alcohol use (for grade 9-12 students only), self-esteem (for grade 7-12 students only), and demographics (e.g., gender identity, Indigenous identity, religion, race, etc.). Demographic items plus the other items about community, safety, academics, and health and well-being together allow school planning teams to better understand the perceptions of various identities in our school environment.
Learn more about the School Climate Survey on the HCDSB website.
FAQs
- Learn more about the School Climate Survey for Students in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
- Learn more about the School Climate Survey for Parents and Guardians in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
- Learn more about the School Climate Survey for Staff in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
2023 School Climate Survey – Our School Results
The last School Climate Survey was undertaken during the 2022-2023 school year.
Click on the button below to view an infographic featuring the highlights of the 2023 Student Climate Survey Results.