NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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Parents of Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) high school students can provide feedback on the climate at their teen’s school through a survey that will be open from February 22 to March 11.
Staff and student surveys will take place during the same period.
Survey topics include: the overall tone of the school, feeling of safety, student well-being, and equity and inclusion.
“By conducting research, we’re able to identify opportunities for improvement,” says Daryl Halliday, Superintendent of Education. “A key goal is to provide inclusive, equitable and safe learning and working environments. The data from the School Climate Survey helps us evaluate our progress in that area.”
- The majority of elementary (90 percent) and secondary (88 percent) students agreed there were many opportunities to get involved in activities at school.
- Thirty nine percent of elementary and 29 percent of secondary students cited lack of interest in the activities available as a reason for not participating, highlighting an opportunity for schools to seek student input about the types of activities offered at SCDSB schools.
- Sixty-two percent of secondary school students said they have been bullied at some point during their time in school. Of those, nearly 20 percent reported it was because of weight.
The survey link is available at www.scdsb.on.ca/feedback.
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