Student Voice:
I feel safe and welcome at HH when...
-The staff and teachers help me
-Getting off the bus and being greeted in the morning
-There are lots of friends and everyone is kind
My favorite things about school are...
-Friends
-Teachers
-Playing outside
-Special projects
-"Since the staff and teachers are so kind and helpful, I'm never scared to ask for help."
Some things that help me be more successful at school are...
-Good EAs and Teachers
-Options for different seating
-When I get breaks from class
-Healthy food
-Computers
-Friends that will support me
-When people help me
-Quiet learning spaces
-Getting better at stuff by practicing
Some things that make it hard for me to do my job at school are...
-Being tired and hungry
-Noise and not enough time
-Being lonely and not having friends
-People being in my space
Family Voice:
What helps your family feel safe and welcome at HH?
-Open doors
-Clear communication
-Kind, welcoming faces
-Sense of community
What are some things HH is doing to help your child meet their learning goals?
-Differentiation of individual needs while providing a caring safe learning environment
-Learning through play throughout the grades
-Clear communication that bridges school and home to support learners' needs
-Access to technology
Are there some things you would like to see more of?
-Family Gatherings such as Welcome Back Picnic
-More discussions around diversity (cultural, SOGI) and safety with community partners
Re-engaging in extra-curricular activities and life-skills
Staff Voice:
Staff feel safe and welcome at HH when there is...
-a positive, warm and welcoming environment with a supportive parent community
-an open-door policy that is kind, considerate and supportive
-a judgement-free zone and encouraged to discuss things with colleagues
Some things that help staff be successful at HH are...
-clear communication and expectations with staff and families
-having our voices and opinions heard and valued
-opportunities to collaborate and work as a team
Our favourite things about HH are...
-beautiful school grounds and location
-small family feel and great community
-utilizing staff strengths and expertise