As you can see below, there are a range of simple questions about your child’s life at school, their identity as a person and a learner, their sense of belonging, safety, and friendships.
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IDENTITY |
My teacher cares for me. |
I enjoy school. |
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YEAR 4 - YEAR 12 |
I currently feel I matter to my teacher. |
I currently feel that I am thriving at this school. |
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LEARNING |
I am learning at school. |
I can have a say in my learning. |
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YEAR 4 – YEAR 12 |
I am actively involved in co-constructing my learning. |
I feel that my learning needs are being met. |
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RELATIONSHIPS |
I have friends at school. |
My teacher helps me when I have problems. |
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YEAR 4 – YEAR 12 |
Currently, I feel I have positive relationships at this school. |
When asked, my teacher supports me in managing friendship issue. |
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BELONGING |
I feel safe at school. |
I feel I belong in this school. |
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YEAR 4 – YEAR 12 |
I am feeling safe at this school. |
I feel that I belong in this school community. |
For each statement, students will select whether they feel it applies to them “most of the time,” “sometimes” or “not very often.” Students in Reception – Year 3 will have emojis alongside the options to help them identify their feelings.
A sample of the Check In can be found here www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/classroompulse
In addition to supporting your child, de-identified data from all participating schools will be used by Catholic Education SA to identify trends to assist in future planning for the support of the learning and wellbeing for students across South Australia.
Catholic Education SA believes that our role is to help every child to be a thriving person, capable learner and a leader for the world God desires.
We believe this Check In will play an important part in supporting that goal and your child.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you require any further clarification.