The research shows that good schools provide a broad service base and focus on the entire school team and the whole student. A Safe School Environment Students and staff should have a safe, orderly, purposeful environment, free from the threat of physical harm. Codes of behaviour are merely words on paper unless adequate resources, programs, intervention and enforcement strategies are in place. These components are necessary for students to develop a sense of belonging in, and ownership of, their school. The full service school team is comprised of qualified teachers, administrators, educational assistants, secretaries, custodians and professional student support staff who work together to provide a program to meet the needs of all students.
Educational assistants offer programs and support for students with special needs.
School secretaries and custodians play a key role in administration and the promotion of a safe and positive environment in the school. Professional student support staff can assess student learning strengths and weaknesses, assist students with communication problems, and provide counselling and crisis intervention. Students appreciate staff who are warm, supportive, helpful, fair, who treat them as individuals and and who do not discriminate. Staff have high expectations for student success. Students are exposed to a variety of teaching techniques and opportunities for extra help.