Fall 2023 parent/guardian survey results

Dear TLDSB families,

It is with much gratitude that I share the results of the parent/guardian survey that was conducted in October. There were a total of 3,896 responses, which is more than double the number of respondents we received last year. Your contributions provide insights that help guide the decision making in Trillium Lakeland District School Board (TLDSB), and help us better understand the needs of students and families.

The survey asked three questions, with one of them being an open-ended question to provide feedback/suggestions. Here are the results:

  • Respondents indicated a high level of satisfaction with how the beginning of the school year has gone for their child(ren). See figure 1.
  • Most respondents agree that their child(ren)’s learning in the previous grade has prepared them to succeed this school year. See figure 2.
  • 1,625 respondents provided suggestions on the actions TLDSB could consider to further support families in having the best possible school year.
    – Specifically, a great number of respondents indicated that they’d like more information on the mental health services available in TLDSB to support their child(ren)’s well-being and in response, TLDSB will be sharing more information on mental health services in the new year.

We are reviewing the themes that arose from the suggestions and will find ways to address as many of them as we can. Once again, thank you to all those who completed the fall survey as your responses will make an impact.

Sincerely,

Wes Hahn
Director of Education
Trillium Lakelands District School Board

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Figure 1
Responses to Question 1: On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 = poor and 5 = excellent, please let us know how you feel the beginning of the school year has been for your child(ren) and your family.

Figure 1.

Figure 2
Responses to Question 2: Thinking about your child’s return to school this year, please select one response for the following statements.

Figure 2

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TLDSB school and transportation status update – April 4, 2025

Please see below regarding the status of schools and child care centres within schools for tomorrow, Friday, April 4.

Schools specifically listed below will remain closed due to continued infrastructure and/or power outages. If your child(ren)’s school is not listed, it is open.

Note – if there are any power or infrastructure issues that arise overnight that impact the ability for a school to open as planned, notice will be posted to affected families via SchoolMessenger, the Board’s website (tldsb.ca), and social media in the morning.

Transportation information

Transportation is running in all five zones to all schools that are open, however, there may be disruptions to individual routes. Parents/guardians are encouraged to sign up for notifications via mybustoschool.ca and check for individual route delays and modifications.

School information

Schools closed in Zone 1:

  • Glen Orchard Public School
  • Honey Harbour Public School

Zone 2: All schools and child care centres will be open to students and staff and transportation will be running.

Schools closed in Zone 3:

  • Cardiff Elementary School

Schools closed in Zone 4:

  • Ridgewood Public School

Schools closed in Zone 5:

  • I.E. Weldon Secondary School – the school is unable to open to students and staff on Friday, April 4, due to issues resulting from the mechanical motor burn out that occurred earlier today.

Visit the Board’s Transportation Information page for school zone information.