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Weekly Poll Archives

These polls are not scientific and only reflect the opinions of those who have chosen to participate

The best thing about going to school is... (choose one of the following)

Learning.

43.0%

Seeing my friends.

36.0%

Playing organized sports.

7.0%

Participating in clubs.

7.0%

Other.

7.0%

Do you think that diploma exams in grade 12 are a good way to assess your abilities?

Yes

37.0%

63.0%

Have you made a change in your educational experience by speaking out about an issue that is important to you?

Yes

40.0%

60.0%

When you use the proper methods to speak out about your education do you feel like your voice is heard?

Yes

75.0%

25.0%

Do you think that High School adequately prepares you for life after graduation?

Yes

29.0%

71.0%

How long does it take before you miss school during your summer vacation?

On my first day off I wish I could go back

5.0%

It takes me about a week

16.0%

Between a week and a month

26.0%

Between one month and two months

16.0%

I wish I had three months of summer vacation

37.0%

How often do you think about the state of the world?

Daily

67.0%

Weekly

17.0%

Monthly

17.0%

Several times a year

0.0%

Once a year

0.0%

Less than once a year

0.0%

Never

0.0%

Do you find school work interesting?

Yes

100.0%

0.0%

What do you plan to do when you finish High School?

Attend college or university

86.0%

Learn a trade in an apprenticeship program

0.0%

Think about my options

0.0%

Travel

0.0%

Work

14.0%

Are students at your school encouraged to get involved in global issues, such as the environment, world hunger or disaster relief?

Definitely!

25.0%

Sometimes.

50.0%

I don't know.

25.0%

Where do you go for help with career planning?

Parents.

40.0%

School or career counsellor.

10.0%

Teacher.

0.0%

Internet.

30.0%

Sibling.

0.0%

Friend.

10.0%

Other.

0.0%

I don't need help.

10.0%

During summer vacation, what do you miss most about school?

Your friends.

11.0%

Learning new things.

22.0%

The routine.

56.0%

Sports and clubs.

0.0%

Other.

0.0%

I don't miss school.

11.0%

What do you look forward to most on your first day of school?

Seeing your friends.

14.0%

Wearing your new clothes.

0.0%

Getting back into a routine.

7.0%

Seeing your favourite teachers.

0.0%

Learning a new subject.

0.0%

Participating in extracurricular activities (i.e. drama, sports team, art, music, etc.).

0.0%

All of it!

64.0%

Nothing really...

14.0%

What do you need to feel ready for your first day of school?

What do you need to prepare for the first day of school?

What do you need to prepare for the first day of school

What do you need to feel ready for your first day of school?

A good sleep the night before.

38.0%

A hearty breakfast.

8.0%

A brand new wardrobe.

15.0%

All the latest gadgets (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

0.0%

An easy workload.

0.0%

A BFF to share the day with.

31.0%

A theme song.

8.0%

None of the above.

0.0%

What is your favourite place in your school?

Classroom

0.0%

Gymnasium

0.0%

Library

20.0%

Gathering areas

20.0%

Music room

20.0%

Career and Technology Studies room

0.0%

Other

40.0%

Which combination makes the best use of school space?

Bigger classrooms; smaller hallways and gathering areas.

0.0%

Bigger hallways and gathering areas; smaller classrooms.

100.0%

Should school buildings be designed for more than just education? Choose all that apply.

Yes, school buildings should also be places for community activities.

45.0%

Yes, school buildings should also include space for other services like health, counseling and child care.

27.0%

No, the spaces in school buildings should be focused solely on education.

27.0%

Do you find your school work interesting?

Definitely.

7.0%

Sometimes.

71.0%

I don't know.

0.0%

Not really.

21.0%

Definitely not.

0.0%

Are students at your school encouraged to get involved in global issues, such as the environment, world hunger or disaster relief?

Definitely!

10.0%

Sometimes.

60.0%

I don't know.

0.0%

Not really.

20.0%

Definitely not!

10.0%

Do you think that learning a new language in school will be beneficial in your future career?

Yes

90.0%

10.0%

Do you know what you want to do for work when you're done high school?

Yes

57.0%

43.0%

Where would you go to find information on post-secondary scholarships and grants?

The guidance counsellor at my high school.

45.0%

A trusted teacher at my high school.

3.0%

A family member.

0.0%

The school I’m interested in attending.

24.0%

The internet.

24.0%

Other.

3.0%

I can’t be bothered because I probably won’t be eligible anyway.

0.0%

Are you encouraged to do your best at your school?

a) Definitely!

38.0%

b) Sometimes.

57.0%

c) I don’t know.

0.0%

d) Not really.

2.0%

e) Definitely not!

4.0%

Are you studying in a bilingual or immersion program?

Yes

25.0%

75.0%

How many languages do you speak?

One

42.0%

Two

28.0%

Three

28.0%

More than three

3.0%

How did you learn about International Education Week?

By a poster at school.

4.0%

From my teacher.

15.0%

By the Minister's Student Advisory Council.

44.0%

By the International Education Week Website.

4.0%

I am not aware of International Education Week.

33.0%

Teachers must possess all of the following skills. Which of the following skills do you consider most important?

Knowledge of subject area.

30.0%

Technological abilities.

2.0%

Involving community resources.

2.0%

Teacher as a lifelong learner (PD).

5.0%

Relating to students/youth.

30.0%

They are all equally important.

32.0%

Do the students in your school respect each other?

Definitely!

10.0%

Sometimes.

80.0%

I don’t know.

0.0%

Not really.

10.0%

Definitely not!

0.0%

Do you feel you are learning what you need to know for what you want to do after you graduate?

Yes

55.0%

45.0%

Do students help each other at your school?

Definitely!

29.0%

Sometimes.

62.0%

I don’t know.

1.0%

Not really.

4.0%

Definitely not!

3.0%

Have any of your friends dropped out of high school?

Yes

33.0%

58.0%

I don't know

10.0%

What environmental topics do you like to learn about?

Wildlife

28.0%

Ecosystems and interactions

2.0%

Human impacts (positive or negative) on the environment

22.0%

Climate Change

2.0%

Alternative or renewable energy

17.0%

Parks and protected areas

2.0%

Waste reduction

2.0%

Alternative or ‘green’ building designs

9.0%

Agriculture/food production

11.0%

Other

4.0%

How do you like to learn about the environment?

How do you like to learn about the environment? Please indicate your top three responses.

Hands-on experiences or activities outdoors

27.0%

Hands-on experiences or activities indoors

9.0%

Apprenticeship or intern programs

11.0%

Watching videos about interesting issues

9.0%

Lectures about interesting issues (in a classroom, etc)

13.0%

Reading about interesting issues

8.0%

Using the internet/websites to search interesting issues

15.0%

Through organized group/club activities (Scouts, nature clubs, etc)

8.0%

Other

1.0%

How frequently do you connect with nature?

Once per week

52.0%

Once per month

20.0%

Every six months

8.0%

Once per year

12.0%

Never

8.0%

Do you know what you want to do after you graduate?

Yes

60.0%

40.0%

What subject area is the most important component of a high school diploma?

Mathematics

39.0%

English

24.0%

Social Studies

18.0%

Science

6.0%

Other

12.0%

What subject area is the least important component of a high school diploma

Mathematics

7.0%

English

11.0%

Social Studies

25.0%

Science

7.0%

Other

50.0%

How would you rate your high school timetable?

Too full

5.0%

Pretty full

52.0%

Just right

33.0%

Not full enough

10.0%

Too empty

0.0%

Outside of school, what other commitments do you have?

Work

0.0%

Sports

0.0%

Fine Arts (music, dance, drama)

14.0%

Other interests

7.0%

A combination of the above

79.0%

Besides in-person, how do you prefer to communicate with your friends?

Texting

44.0%

Calling

16.0%

Twitter

9.0%

Facebook

25.0%

Video-chat / face-time / Skype

6.0%

Many teachers make course-related materials (such as PowerPoint slides, course handouts, or links to readings and relevant websites) available to their students online. How often do you access online course materials?

About once a day

11.0%

More than once a day

14.0%

About once a week

36.0%

Two or three times a week

7.0%

I do not access online materials

11.0%

Online materials are not made available

21.0%

How are you spending your spring break?

Studying

37.0%

Working

16.0%

Going on a family vacation

5.0%

Sleeping

16.0%

Catching up on the T.V. shows I have recorded

0.0%

Filling out my application for the Minister's Student Advisory Council

16.0%

Achieving world peace

11.0%

Out of these options, which is your favourite time of year?

Valentine's Day

6.0%

St. Patrick's Day

0.0%

Easter Weekend

0.0%

Summer Solstice

6.0%

Canada Day

29.0%

Thanksgiving Day

3.0%

Halloween

10.0%

Remembrance Day

0.0%

Christmas

23.0%

The day that Daylight Savings Time ends. Hurray for an extra hour of sleep!

23.0%

Are you excited for the 4th Annual Speak Out Conference happening this weekend?

8.0%

Meh

12.0%

Yeah

48.0%

I'm currently camped out at the hotel eagerly anticipating this glorious event. So yeah...I guess I'm excited.

32.0%

Who is so proud of the amazing work done by the participants of the 4th Annual Student Conference this past weekend?

Who is so proud of the amazing work done by the participants of the 4th Annual Speak Out Conference this past weekend?

This girl!

48.0%

This guy!

52.0%

How many years of university does it take to become a teacher?

3 years

3.0%

4 years

73.0%

5 years

11.0%

6 years

14.0%

What do you plan to do when you finish high school?

Attend college or university.

81.0%

Learn a trade in an apprenticeship program.

0.0%

Think about my options.

4.0%

Travel.

4.0%

Work.

12.0%

Do you consider it important whether or not you graduate from high school?

Definitely

100.0%

Kind of

0.0%

I hadn't really thought about it

0.0%

Not really

0.0%

Definitely not

0.0%