Thank you to all the parents who shared their voices in this year’s survey. Your feedback helps us understand what’s happening in our Catholic schools and how OAPCE can best serve families across Ontario.
Here are a few highlights:
- ✅ Bullying Awareness: 63.6% of parents said their schools share information on bullying prevention.
- 🔒 Cybersecurity: 61.1% reported receiving info on online safety and cyber threats.
- 📱 Cell Phone & Vaping Ban: 70.3% confirmed the policy was shared with parents, though many noted concerns about enforcement.
- 🙏 Best Practices in Catholic Schools: Faith-based education, communication, and moral values were seen as the strongest practices.
- 💬 Parent Concerns: Top issues include conflicts between Catholic teaching & DEI, discipline & safety, and loss of Catholic identity.
- 🌟 What Parents Want from OAPCE: More faith-based education, stronger academics, and a greater focus on student well-being.
OAPCE is listening. These insights will help shape our advocacy, programs, and resources in the year ahead.
