Some of the findings included:

 

• Academic Support: The survey commendations received indicate that the efforts to support students academically have been successful. By setting high expectations and fostering engagement, students are being encouraged to reach their full potential.

 

• Belonging and Community Support: The survey results indicate that Belonging and Community support is a strong aspect at Shawnigan. Students expressed feeling connected to staff members, which highlights a positive rapport between students and staff. This connection and sense of community are essential for fostering a supportive learning environment.

 

• Boarding Support: Overall, the survey suggests that boarding support is strong. Working through conflict and challenges is considered central to boarding education.

 

• Accessing Wellness/Wellbeing: By addressing sleep and nutrition challenges, the Shawnigan Journey aims to create an environment that supports students in achieving optimal physical and mental well-being. Through these efforts, the program seeks to enhance students' overall quality of life and foster an atmosphere conducive to personal growth and academic success.

 

• Social Emotional Awareness: Based on the survey results, it appears that there has been a positive trend in student wellness and managing negative emotions compared to the previous year. While the improvement may be slight, it is encouraging to see that students are making progress in these areas. This indicates that efforts and interventions aimed at supporting students' well-being and emotional health are having an impact. The survey conducted among students revealed that overall, students feel connected to their peers.

 

The results of the survey show that students are using the resources available to them at the School. They also suggest that students would benefit from more sleep, more healthy food, and additional free and unstructured time. Trends already show improvement in that area, but there are still some steps that can be taken.

 

“We’re pretty proud of what we’ve been doing,” Mrs. Plater said. “To be able to have a great survey like this is positive reinforcement. It shows that what we’re doing is working. It shows that our community is supporting the students. We’re not perfect; there’s always work to do, but we’re going in the right direction.”