School Climate Survey 2011
Research shows that there is direct link between students' 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.
Safe Schools Action Team, Shaping a Culture of Respect in Our Schools: Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships, 2008, p. 1
The Durham District School Board and Thorah Central P.S. are working to ensure safe learning environments for all. We share a commitment to provide a safe learning environment for all students. In February 2010, mandatory School Climate Surveys were introduced by the Ministry of Education as part of the Safe Schools Strategy. School Climate Surveys provide a snapshot of student perception on a variety of topics related to how welcome and safe students feel in their school, including bullying within the school. As part of Thorah's commitment to providing a safe, learning environment for our students, our Safe Schools Team will use the data from the School Climate Survey that was provided for us in December 2011 to assess our success and to guide our future initiatives and practices here at Thorah Central.
The School Climate Survey was administered to students in Grades 4-8 in October 2011. When the Safe Schools Team reviewed the data at Thorah Central, the following highlights became apparent:
- nearly 90% responded Always or Most of the Time to "I feel I like this school"
- over 90% responded Always or Most of the Time to "I am a good student"
- over 90% responded Always or Most of the Time to "I have lots of friends"
- 95% responded Always or Most of the Time to "I am safe"
- nearly 90% of students responded Not at all to "Have you bullied OTHERS at school?"
- over 55% responded Not at all "Have you been bullied AT SCHOOL"
- over 90% of students responded Very Safe or Safe to lunchrooms, washrooms, classrooms, gym, bus, playground, entrances/exits, hallways, & their neighbourhoods (ALL measures)
We welcome the opportunity to discuss the results of our School Climate Survey and subsequent Safe Schools Action Plan at a future SCC Meeting. You can find additional information about our Safe Schools Strategy on the DDSB's website at
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