Belonging Indicators

BELONGING

We are a community that accompanies.

Objective: Cultivate schools and workplaces that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming

Ensure spaces are safe and welcoming by serving the community's needs and creating a strong sense of belonging

% of students and staff who feel they belong at school

80%

Elementary students

77%

Secondary students

91%

Staff

% of students and staff who feel safe at school

77%

Elementary students

78%

Secondary students

91%

Staff

Enhance processes and continuously monitor incidents reported by students and staff.

Hate and Bias Motivated Incidents reported across HCDSB

Address discipline disproportionalities among students with disabilities, Black students, and students in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Staff Working Group Members:

• Participated in 6 Meetings
• Began 6 Initiatives
• Completed 1 Action Plan

Objective: Value the identity and perspective of every student and staff member

Ensure that students feel represented and see themselves reflected at school.

% of students who feel their identities are positively reflected in school materials, posters, assemblies, etc.

Elementary students 73%

Secondary students 71%

Ensure that staff in equity-deserving groups feel represented, heard, and supported.

% of staff who feel well supported in the workplace

All staff 61%

Staff with disabilities 42%

Racialized staff 53%

Staff who identify as women 61%

Provide opportunities for student involvement in school programs, committees, and initiatives

% of students who feel they have opportunities to contribute to their schools

Elementary students 77%

Secondary students 78%

Create spaces or opportunities for students and staff with shared identities or experiences to connect and engage in dialogue.

Black Student Unions

Muslim Student Associations

Middle Eastern Student Associations

Palestinian Listening Circles

Asian Student Alliances

Gay-Straight Alliances

Objective: Support students and staff to thrive in their physical and mental health

Build mental health literacy among students, parents/guardians, and staff.

Classes participated in Mental Health Literacy Modules

Support the overall mental health and well-being of students through the Mental Health Tiered Model of Intervention and Support.

% of respondents who said they have positive feelings of mental health and well-being

69%

Elementary (Grades 7-8) students

61%

Secondary students

75%

Staff

Promote staff Mental Health and well-being through programming or access to services/supports.

of staff are aware of the Employee Assistance Program

Promote physically active intramurals, clubs, and interschool sports

Students Participated in Student Athletic Events

Objective: Build connections and shared purpose with community to be informed and engaged

Welcome and engage families in activities and initiatives that support their child(ren)'s education.

of parents feel welcome at their child's school

In the 2024-2025 school year across HCDSB, there were:

Welcome Centre Events

Kindergarten Open Houses

School Events

Strengthen relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community partners through proactive, two-way communication.

In the 2024-2025 school year, HCDSB hosted:

Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC) events

Attendees

Strengthen connections with community including Black community organizations, to enhance collaboration and support.

partnerships with community groups