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SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
SCHOOL DISTRICT & COMMUNITY REPORT
2019/2020
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSWe express our deep gratitude to the xʷməØkʷəýəm (Musqueam) Nation for the privilege of working on their traditional, ancestraland unceded territory at the Point Grey Campus of the University of British Columbia.
The Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) project is made possible with funding from BC school districts and school boardsacross the country. We would like to thank and acknowledge all participating school districts for their support of and collaborationtowards this project.
We are grateful to the teachers, education sta� and school administrators who work directly with us to gather and use our reports.This includes a commitment to training and completing questionnaires, engaging with students, parents and caregivers and usingHELP’s data and research in schools, districts and communities. We also extend our warmest appreciation to the students who takethe time to share their experiences with us. Thank you.
We would also like to acknowledge the United Way of the Lower Mainland, the Max Bell Foundation and the McConnell Foundationfor their contributions and continued support towards the MDI research project.
HELP would like to acknowledge the exceptional support we have received since 2001 from the Ministries of Children and FamilyDevelopment, Education and Health. This investment has enabled the expansion of HELP’s unique child development monitoringsystem that supports high quality, evidence-informed decisions on behalf of children and their families.
DR. KIMBERLY SCHONERT-REICHLHELP's Middle Years research is led by Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. HELP acknowledges Dr. Schonert-Reichl for her leadership andexpertise in social and emotional development research, her dedication to exploring children's experiences in the middle years andfor raising the profile of children's voices, locally and internationally.
ABOUT THE HUMAN EARLY LEARNING PARTNERSHIPThe Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) is an interdisciplinary research institute based at the School of Population and PublicHealth, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of British Columbia. HELP’s unique partnership brings together researchers andpractitioners from across BC, Canada and internationally to address complex child development issues. HELP’s research projectsexplore how di�erent environments and experiences contribute to health and social inequities in children’s development over theirlife course.
The institute was founded by Drs. Clyde Hertzman and Hillel Goelman in 1999. Clyde’s vision for HELP was to advance knowledgeabout child development and importantly, to apply this knowledge in communities. This report, and the work of HELP over twodecades, would not have been possible without his vision and passion.
To learn more please visit our website at earlylearning.ubc.ca (http://earlylearning.ubc.ca/) .
Suggested CitationHuman Early Learning Partnership. Middle Years Development Instrument [MDI] Grade 7 report.School District & Community Results, 2019-2020. Southeast Kootenay (SD5). Vancouver, BC: University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health; May 2020.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE MDI
2. ABOUT THIS REPORT
3. 2019/2020 RESULTS FOR SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
DEMOGRAPHICS
WELL-BEING & ASSET INDICES
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PHYSICAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
CONNECTEDNESS
USE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIME
SCHOOL EXPERIENCES
4. MOVING TO ACTION WITH DISCOVERMDI.CA
5. NEIGHBOURHOOD RESULTS
6. NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILES
7. REFERENCES
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INTRODUCTION TO THE MDI
WHY THE MIDDLE YEARS MATTERExperiences in the middle years, especially between the ages of 10 to 13, have critical and long lasting e�ects. They are powerfulpredictors of adolescent adjustment and future success. During this time, children are experiencing significant cognitive, social andemotional changes that establish their lifelong identity and set the stage for adolescence and adulthood. The overall health and well-being of children in their middle years a�ects their ability to concentrate and learn, develop and maintain friendships and makethoughtful decisions.
During the late middle childhood years (also referred to as early adolescence), children have an increased awareness of themselvesand others. During middle childhood they are developing ideas about how they may or may not "fit in" to their social and academicenvironments (Rubin et al., 2006). These ideas have the power to either promote health and academic achievement or lead tonegative outcomes such as depression and anxiety in adulthood (Jacobs et al., 2008). Although middle childhood is a time of risk, itis also a time of opportunity. There is mounting evidence to suggest that positive relationships to adults and peers during this criticaltime act to increase a child's resiliency and school and life success.
WHAT IS THE MIDDLE YEARS DEVELOPMENT INSTRUMENT?The Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) is a self-report questionnaire that asks children in Grade 4 and Grade 7 about theirthoughts, feelings and experiences in school and in the community. It is a unique and comprehensive questionnaire that helps usgain a deeper understanding of how children are doing at this stage in their lives. Researchers working at the Human Early LearningPartnership (HELP) are using results to learn more about children's social-emotional health and well-being. In addition, the MDI isbeing used across sectors to support collaboration and inform policy and practice.
The MDI uses a strengths-based approach to assess five areas of development that are strongly linked to well-being, health andacademic achievement. In addition, the MDI focuses on highlighting the promotive and protective factors and assets that are knownto support and optimize development in middle childhood. These areas are: Social and Emotional Development, Physical Health andWell-Being, Connectedness, Use of A�er-School Time and School Experiences. Each of these dimensions is made up of severalmeasures. Each measure is made up of one or more individual questions.
Combining select measures from the MDI helps us paint a more comprehensive portrait of children’s overall well-being and theassets that contribute to their healthy development. The results for key MDI measures are summarized by two indices: The Well-Being Index and the Assets Index.
The following illustrates the relationship between MDI dimensions and measures, and highlights which measures contribute to theWell-Being and Assets Indices.
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MDI DIMENSIONS & MEASURES
A measure in the Well-Being IndexA measure in the Assets Index
* A measure in the Grade 7 MDI only
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTMeasures
OptimismEmpathyProsocial BehaviourSelf-EsteemHappiness
Absence of SadnessAbsence of WorriesSelf-Regulation (Short-Term)Self-Regulation (Long-Term)*Responsible Decision-Making
*Self-Awareness*Perseverance*Assertiveness*Citizenship/Social Responsibility
PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEINGMeasures
General HealthEating BreakfastMeals at Home with Your FamilyJunk Food
Frequency of Good SleepHelp-Seeking for Emotional Well-Being
Transportation To and FromSchool
CONNECTEDNESSMeasures
Adults at SchoolAdults in the Neighbourhood
Adults at HomePeer BelongingFriendship Intimacy
Important Adults
USE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIMEMeasures
Organized ActivitiesEducational Lessons orActivities
Youth OrganizationsSportsMusic or Arts
How Children Spend their TimeA�er-school People/PlacesChildren's Wishes and Barriers
SCHOOL EXPERIENCESMeasures
Academic Self-ConceptSchool Climate
School BelongingMotivation
Future GoalsVictimization and Bullying
For more information on all of the measures, including questions, response options and scoring for the MDI results found in thisreport, please refer to the MDI Technical Guide (https://bit.ly/mdi-technical-guide-v1) . For additional resources visit, the Discover MDI FieldGuide (http://www.discovermdi.ca) .
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CONNECTING THE MDI WITH THE PERSONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCIES OF THE BC CURRICULUMYour MDI data provide a unique approach to understanding children’s social and emotional development and well-being in relationto the BC Ministry of Education’s Personal and Social Competencies (http://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/competencies) .
Areas measured by the MDI reflect facets of the “Personal and Social Competency” domain of BC’s Redesigned Curriculum, providingvaluable information for understanding children’s growth and progress within this core competency. The MDI questions provide anopportunity for students to self-assess and reflect on their social and personal competency, including reflecting on MDI concepts,questions and results.
PERSONAL & SOCIAL COMPETENCIES
Positive Personal & CulturalIdentity
Related MDI Measures:Connectedness to Adults at Home,School and CommunityPeer BelongingFriendship IntimacyEmpathySchool BelongingSchool ClimateSelf-EsteemAcademic Self-ConceptImportance of GradesFriends & LearningSelf-AwarenessPerseveranceResponsible Decision-Making
Personal Awareness &Responsibility
Related MDI Measures:Academic Self-ConceptSelf-EsteemSelf-RegulationGeneral HealthOptimismSelf-AwarenessPerseveranceResponsible Decision-MakingAssertivenessUse of A�er-School Time
Social Responsibility
Related MDI Measures:Citizenship and SocialResponsibilityProsocial BehaviourEmpathySchool ClimateConnectedness to Adults at SchoolConnectedness to PeersSelf-RegulationAssertiveness
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
HOW THE RESULTS ARE REPORTEDSchool district data in this report includes all children who participated within the public school district in 2019/2020. Schooldistrict data is compared to the average for all districts, which includes children from all participating public school districts andany independent schools.
Districts with large populations contribute more in computing the average for all districts than districts with smaller populations.Results for large districts tend to be closer to the average for all districts. Please see the table below for a list of participatingdistricts, and note that the average is based on participating districts and does not represent all school districts in the entireprovince.
Where school districts or neighbourhoods contain fewer than 35 children, the results are suppressed. The data in this report havebeen rounded. Many questions on the MDI allow children to provide multiple responses. Totals for some measures and questionsmay not equal 100%.
# School District # of Children Participation Rate
5 Southeast Kootenay 380 84%
10 Arrow Lakes 26 59%
19 Revelstoke 66 92%
23 Central Okanagan 1,513 84%
28 Quesnel 175 72%
33 Chilliwack 932 87%
34 Abbotsford 1,315 89%
37 Delta 863 69%
40 New Westminster 447 87%
42 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows 1,032 91%
43 Coquitlam 2,214 86%
46 Sunshine Coast 191 80%
49 Central Coast 10 77%
50 Haida Gwaii 28 82%
51 Boundary 104 95%
52 Prince Rupert 106 75%
53 Okanagan Similkameen 158 89%
60 Peace River North 397 80%
67 Okanagan Skaha 401 88%
Important Message About 2019-2020 MDI ResultIn 2018-2019, MDI data collection was moved from November to January/February in response to requests from MDI schooldistricts, and this may have had an influence on a range of MDI measures. Please don’t hesitate to contact the MDI team [email protected] if you have any questions about your MDI results.
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# School District # of Children Participation Rate
70 Alberni 242 84%
71 Comox Valley 564 83%
72 Campbell River 322 74%
78 Fraser-Cascade 98 70%
83 North Okanagan-Shuswap 448 85%
84 Vancouver Island West 12 67%
91 Nechako Lakes 219 76%
93 Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique 410 79%
Independent Schools 88
Total 12,761
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2019/2020 RESULTS FOR SOUTHEAST KOOTENAYDEMOGRAPHICS
Population Gender Identity
Total Sample 380 Boys 55%
Participation Rate 84% Girls 44%
In Another Way 1%
A note on how we are asking about gender identityIn the 2017/18 school year, for the first time, children were able to describe themselves through choices that included: "boy,""girl" or "in another way."
Following a review of the responses, this question was refined in the 2018/19 school year to instruct children to describe theirgender as "boy," "girl" or, if they see themselves "in another way," to describe their gender using their own words. This questionmay continue to evolve.
First Nations, Inuit or Métis 1% Mandarin 0%
Cantonese 0% Punjabi 0%
English 99% Spanish 2%
French 8% Filipino/Tagalog 1%
Hindi 0% Vietnamese 0%
Japanese 1% Other 4%
Korean 0%
Languages Spoken at Home
Total Sample: Refers to the total number (#) of children represented in this report. Children are included in the sample if theycomplete a question and the data are reported.
Participation Rate: Refers to the percentage of the Grade 7 population that participated in the MDI survey this year.
Gender Identity: Children are asked to describe themselves as "Boy," "Girl" or "In another way." Children may choose not to answerthe question at all. Children are able to select more than one response and therefore, in some cases, percentages may not add to100%. Data are suppressed where fewer than 5 children selected the response.
Languages Spoken at Home: Children are able to select more than one language spoken at home.
First Nations, Inuit or Métis Languages: If a child selects "First Nations, Inuit or Métis" as a language spoken in the home, they arethen asked to identify, if possible, the specific language. First Nations, Inuit or Métis language data are not publicly available.
Other: A limited selection of languages is o�ered on the MDI questionnaire. The "Other" category gives children an opportunity toenter their own response(s).
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WELL-BEING & ASSETS INDICESCombining select measures from the MDI helps us paint a more comprehensive portrait of children’s overall well-being and theassets that contribute to their healthy development. The results for key MDI measures are summarized by two indices. This section ofthe report focuses on results for the Well-Being Index and the Assets Index. Learn more about the important relationship betweenindividual measures, the well-being index and the assets index in the Discover MDI Field Guide (http://www.discovermdi.ca/understanding-
the-mdi/mdi-data/data-primer/) .
WELL-BEING INDEX
The Well-Being Index combines MDI measures relating to children’s physical health andsocial and emotional development that are of critical importance during the middleyears. These are: Optimism, Happiness, Self-Esteem, Absence of Sadness and GeneralHealth.
Scores from these five measures are combined and reported by three categories ofwell-being, providing a holistic summary of children’s mental and physical health.
MEASURES
OptimismHappiness
Self-EsteemAbsence of Sadness
General Health
High Well-Being (Thriving)Children who score in the highrange on at least 4 of the 5measures of well-being and haveno low-range scores.
Medium Well-BeingChildren who score in the highrange on fewer than 4 of the 5measures of well-being, and haveno low-range scores.
Low Well-BeingChildren who score in the lowrange on at least 1 of the 5measures of well-being.
38% Thriving
23% Medium
39% Low
380Children
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
31% Thriving
27% Medium
42% Low
12761Children
ALL PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS
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ASSETS INDEX
The Assets Index combines MDI measures that highlight four key assets that help to promote children’s positive development andwell-being. Assets are positive experiences, relationships or behaviours present in children’s lives. Assets are considered actionable,meaning that schools and communities can focus their e�orts in these areas to create the conditions and contexts where childrencan thrive.
Note: School Experiences are also considered to be an asset that contribute to children's well-being; however, this asset is notreported as part of the Assets Index to prevent the ranking of individual schools or sites. Please refer to the School Climate andBullying and Victimization measures for data related to this asset.
ADULT RELATIONSHIPSAdults at School
Adults in the NeighbourhoodAdults at Home
PEER RELATIONSHIPSPeer Belonging
Friendship Intimacy
NUTRITION & SLEEPEating Breakfast
Meals at Home with YourFamily
Frequency of Good Sleep
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESOrganized Activities
Percentage of children reporting the presence of an asset
<70% 70-79% 80-89% 90%>
77%
AdultRelationships
86%
A�er-SchoolActivities
79%
PeerRelationships
61%
Nutrition & Sleep
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
72%
AdultRelationships
82%
A�er-SchoolActivities
79%
PeerRelationships
58%
Nutrition & Sleep
ALL PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS
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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The development of social and emotional skills, including empathy, optimism and self-esteem, are important for supporting positivemental health during middle childhood and at all ages to follow. These skills help children understand and manage their emotions,build and maintain positive relationships, and regulate their own behaviour. Opportunities to develop social and emotional skills canbe created in many supportive environments: at school with teachers and peers, in the home with elders, family or caregivers andduring a�er-school programs with community members.
Detailed information on the MDI survey questions and response scales for Social and Emotional Development are available in theDiscover MDI Field Guide (http://discovermdi.ca/making-sense/social-emotional-development) .
RESULTS FOR SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| Average for all Districts
OPTIMISMOptimism refers to the mindset of having positive expectations for thefuture. e.g., "I have more good times than bad times."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 19%
Medium 30%
High 51%
EMPATHYEmpathy is the experience of understanding and sharing the feelings ofothers. e.g., "I care about the feelings of others."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 3%
Medium 16%
High 82%
PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOURProsocial behaviour refers to actions that benefit others. e.g., "I helpedsomeone who was hurt."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 15%
Medium 41%
High 45%
SELF-ESTEEMSelf-esteem refers to a person's sense of self-worth. e.g., "A lot of thingsabout me are good."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 10%
Medium 17%
High 73%
HAPPINESSHappiness refers to how content or satisfied children are with their lives.e.g., "I am happy with my life."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 11%
Medium 30%
High 59%
ABSENCE OF SADNESSSadness measures the beginning symptoms of depression. e.g., "I feelunhappy a lot of the time."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 24%
Medium 29%
High 48%
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ABSENCE OF WORRIESWorries measure the beginning symptoms of anxiety. e.g., "I worry a lot thatother people might not like me."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 30%
Medium 28%
High 42%
SELF-REGULATION (LONG-TERM)Long-term self-regulation requires adapting present behaviour to achieve agoal in the future. e.g., "If something isn't going according to my plans, Ichange my actions to try and reach my goal."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 8%
Medium 35%
High 57%
SELF-REGULATION (SHORT-TERM)Short-term self-regulation is about impulse control. It requires adaptingbehaviour or emotions to meet an immediate goal. e.g., "I can calm myselfdown when I'm excited or upset."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 14%
Medium 37%
High 50%
RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKINGResponsible decision-making is about understanding the consequences ofone's actions and making good choices about personal behaviour. e.g.,"When I make a decision, I think about what might happen a�erward."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 5%
Medium 27%
High 67%
SELF-AWARENESSSelf-awareness is the ability to recognize one's emotions and thoughtswhile understanding their influence on behaviour. e.g., "When I'm upset, Inotice how I am feeling before I take action."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 11%
Medium 39%
High 51%
PERSEVERANCEPerseverance refers to determination. It means putting in persistent e�ortto achieve goals, even in the face of setbacks. e.g., "Once I make a plan toget something done, I stick to it."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 30%
Medium 39%
High 31%
ASSERTIVENESSAssertiveness means communicating a personal point of view. It includesthe ability to stand up for oneself. e.g., "If I disagree with a friend, I tellthem."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 7%
Medium 33%
High 60%
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CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
I believe I can make a di�erence in the world
Disagree a lot 11%
Disagree a little 9%
Don't agree or disagree 20%
Agree a little 35%
Agree a lot 25%
I try to make the world a better place
Disagree a lot 5%
Disagree a little 4%
Don't agree or disagree 19%
Agree a little 42%
Agree a lot 30%
HAVE YOU EVER VOLUNTEERED?
74%Yes
26%No
ARE YOU CURRENTLY VOLUNTEERING?
17%Yes
83%No
DO YOU PLAN TO VOLUNTEER IN THE FUTURE?
79%Yes
21%No
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSSOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Social and emotional competencies include children’sability to recognize, understand, and e�ectivelyrespond to emotions, manage stress and be optimistic.They also include showing concern for others,sustaining healthy relationships and making e�ectivepersonal and social decisions (Weissberg, Durlak,Domitrovitch, & Gullota, 2015).
Middle childhood is an important time for promotingself-regulation and problem-solving strategies to helpchildren persevere in the face of obstacles andsetbacks. Related skills and strategies learned duringmiddle childhood tend to stick with children throughoutthe rest of their lives (Skinner et al., 2016).
A Vancouver-based study asked Grade 10 children tovolunteer 1-1.5 hours per week with elementary schoolchildren. A�er 10 weeks researchers found participantshad significantly decreased their risk for cardiovasculardisease. The greatest health benefits were seen inadolescents who displayed the highest self-reportmeasures of empathy (Schreier, Schonert-Reichl, &Chen, 2013).
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PHYSICAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Promoting children’s physical health and well-being in the middle years lays the foundation for a healthy life. Children who reportfeeling healthy are more likely to be engaged in school, have a feeling of connectedness with their teachers and are less likely to bebullied or bully others. Children benefit from guidance and opportunities that support the development of healthy habits, whichthey can carry forward into adolescence and adulthood. These habits include regular physical activity, quality sleep and healthy,social meals.
Detailed information on the MDI survey questions and response scales for Physical Health and Well-Being are available in theDiscover MDI Field Guide (http://www.discovermdi.ca/understanding-the-mdi/dimensions/physical-health-well-being) .
RESULTS FOR SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| Average for all Districts
GENERAL HEALTHChildren are asked, "In general, how would you describe your health?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 14%
Medium 46%
High 40%
EATING BREAKFASTChildren are asked, "How o�en do you eat breakfast?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 21%
3-4 times a week 8%
5+ times a week 71%
MEALS AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILYChildren are asked, "How o�en do your parents or other adult familymembers eat meals with you?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 11%
3-4 times a week 12%
5+ times a week 77%
FREQUENCY OF GOOD SLEEPChildren are asked, "How o�en do you get a good night's sleep?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 25%
3-4 times a week 21%
5+ times a week 54%
WHAT TIME DO YOU USUALLY GO TO BED DURING THE WEEKDAYS?
17%Before 9 pm
47%9 pm - 10 pm
18%10 pm - 11 pm
9%11 pm - 12 am
9%A�er 12 am
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HOW OFTEN DO YOU EAT FOOD LIKE POP, CANDY, POTATO CHIPS, OR SOMETHING ELSE?
29%Never-Once/week
50%2-4 times/week
21%5+ times/week
WHO WOULD YOU TALK TO IF YOU WERE FEELING SAD, STRESSED, OR WORRIED?Examples provided include a teacher, school counselor, parent, grandparent, older sibling or cousin, elder, a�er-school programsta�, doctor, nurse etc. (Children can select all of the options that apply; therefore, percentages may not total 100%.)
An adult at school 28%
A family member 81%
An adult in my community 14%
A health professional 19%
My friend(s) 64%
Don't know who to talk to 7%
Prefer to handle it on my own 21%
Talk to someone else (someone not on this list) 5%
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOLChildren are asked, “How do you usually get to school?”; “How do you usually get home from school?” and “If you could choose, howwould you wish to get to and from school?”
To School From School Wish
Car 45% 32% 44%
School bus 23% 24% 8%
Public transportation (public bus, train or ferry) 1% 2% 2%
Walk 25% 37% 20%
Cycle, skateboard, scooter or rollerblade 4% 4% 16%
Something else 1% 1% 9%
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSPHYSICAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Eating meals together as a family o�en is related toincreased self-esteem and school success, anddecreased chance of eating disorders, substance abuse,violent behaviour and symptoms of depression(Harrison et al., 2015).
Children ages 5 to 13 need 9–11 hours of uninterruptedsleep a night (Hirshkowitz et al., 2015). When childrendo not get enough sleep they are more likely to havetroubles at school, be involved in family disagreementsand display symptoms of depression (Smaldone, Honig,& Byrne, 2007).
Because of changes in the brain that take place aroundthe time of puberty, children are more stronglyattracted to junk foods that contain high amounts of fatand sugar than adults (Reichelt, 2016).
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CONNECTEDNESSStrong and supportive social connections play an important role in children’s healthy development. Close relationships and a senseof belonging with adults and peers at home, in school and in the community, can promote positive mental health and minimize risksthat may be present in children’s lives.
Having one adult, such as a parent or auntie, an elder or a coach, who cares about them, listens to them and believes in them canmake a powerful di�erence in a child’s life. For children, connectedness to extended family, community, as well as land, languageand culture also play an important role in encouraging a strong and healthy sense of identity.
Detailed information on the MDI survey questions and response scales for Connectedness is available in the Discover MDI Field Guide(http://discovermdi.ca/making-sense/connectedness) .
CONNECTEDNESS WITH ADULTS
RESULTS FOR SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| Average for all Districts
ADULTS AT SCHOOLAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with at school. e.g., "At my school there is an adult who believes Iwill be a success."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 9%
Medium 33%
High 57%
ADULTS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with in their neighbourhood or community. e.g., "In myneighbourhood/community there is an adult who really cares about me."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 18%
Medium 26%
High 55%
ADULTS AT HOMEAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults in theirhome. e.g., "In my home there is a parent or other adult who listens to mewhen I have something to say."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 4%
Medium 14%
High 82%
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CONNECTEDNESS WITH PEERS
NUMBER OF IMPORTANT ADULTS AT SCHOOL
2 or more One None
49% 12% 39%Average for all Districts 48% 11% 41%
In 2018-2019, the ‘Number of Important Adults at School’ question appeared di�erently on the online questionnaire ascompared to previous years and the current reports (2019-2020). We caution direct comparisons of the 2018-2019 ‘Number ofImportant Adults at School’ question to previous years and to this report. We recommend you read our Data Highlights andTrends 2019-2020 report (https://bit.ly/2019-20-mdi-data-trends) for more information as you interpret the ‘Number of ImportantAdults at School’ data this year.
WHAT MAKES AN ADULT IMPORTANT TO YOU?(Children can select all the options that apply)
At School At Home
This person teaches me how to do things that I don't know. 72% 77%
I can share personal things and private feelings with this person. 30% 79%
This person likes me the way I am. 61% 86%
This person encourages me to pursue my goals and future plans. 55% 80%
I get to do a lot of fun things with this person or because of this person. 45% 80%
The person is like who I want to be when I am an adult. 22% 54%
The person is always fair to me and others. 55% 66%
The person stands up for me and others when we need it. 32% 67%
The person lets me make decisions for myself. 50% 72%
PEER BELONGINGMeasures children's feelings of belonging to a social group. e.g., "When I amwith other kids my age, I feel I belong."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 17%
Medium 22%
High 61%
FRIENDSHIP INTIMACYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with their peers. e.g., "Ihave a friend I can tell everything to."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 9%
Medium 15%
High 77%
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSCONNECTEDNESS
Children who do not feel part of a group or feel cast outby their own group are at risk of anxiety anddepression. They are also at higher risk of low schoolattendance and future school drop-out (Veiga et al.,2014).
Strong social connections in adolescence are a betterpredictor of well-being in adulthood than theiracademic achievement (Olsson, 2013).
For younger students during elementary and middleschool years, a nurturing and caring relationship with aclassroom teacher is vital. Connections with warm andaccepting teachers enhance emotional well-being,increase motivation, engagement and success in schoolfor children in early adolescence. They are also bu�ersfor children who are experiencing mental healthproblems (Oberle, 2018).
Social competencies and friendship-building skills canbu�er children against bullying, anxiety and depression(Guhn et al., 2013).
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USE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIME
Participation in activities a�er school provides important developmental experiences for children in their middle years. Theseactivities create a variety of opportunities for children to build relationship skills and gain competencies. Research has consistentlyfound that children who are engaged in a�er-school activities are more likely to experience greater academic and social success.
Detailed information on the MDI survey questions and response scales for Use of A�er-School Time is available in the Discover MDIField Guide (http://discovermdi.ca/making-sense/a�er-school-time) .
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During the last week a�er school (from 3 pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in?":
RESULTS FOR SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| Average for all Districts
ANY ORGANIZED ACTIVITYChildren who participated in any a�er-school activity that was structuredand supervised by an adult (e.g., educational lessons, youth organizations,music or art lessons and sports practice).
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 14%
Once a week 7%
Twice or more a week 79%
EDUCATIONAL LESSONS OR ACTIVITIESFor example: Tutoring, attending a math school, foreign language lessons,or some other academic related activity.
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 76%
Once a week 8%
Twice or more a week 16%
MUSIC OR ART LESSONSFor example: Drawing or painting classes, musical instrument lessons orsome other activity related to music or art.
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 68%
Once a week 16%
Twice or more a week 16%
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONSFor example: Scouts, Girl Guides, Boys and Girls Clubs, or some other grouporganization.
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 81%
Once a week 11%
Twice or more a week 8%
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS (WITH A COACH OR INSTRUCTOR)For example: Swimming, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, tennis or anotherindividual sport.
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 55%
Once a week 13%
Twice or more a week 32%
TEAM SPORTS (WITH A COACH OR INSTRUCTOR)For example: Basketball, hockey, soccer, football, or another team sport.
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 36%
Once a week 9%
Twice or more a week 55%
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HOW CHILDREN SPEND THEIR TIMEChildren were asked how they spend their time during the a�er-school hours of 3 pm - 6 pm:
Percentage of children who reported:
COMPUTER USE & TVVIDEO OR COMPUTER GAMES
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 26%
Less than 30 min 21%
30 min to 1hr 15%
1-2 hrs 17%
2 or more hrs 22%
WATCH TV, NETFLIX, YOUTUBE OR SOMETHING ELSE0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 4%
Less than 30 min 12%
30 min to 1hr 27%
1-2 hrs 24%
2 or more hrs 34%
SOCIALIZING WITH FRIENDSHANG OUT WITH FRIENDS
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 19%
Less than 30 min 6%
30 min to 1hr 11%
1-2 hrs 19%
2 or more hrs 45%
USE A PHONE OR INTERNET TO TEXT OR CHAT WITH FRIENDS0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 28%
Less than 30 min 26%
30 min to 1hr 18%
1-2 hrs 14%
2 or more hrs 13%
READING & HOMEWORKREAD FOR FUN
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 37%
Less than 30 min 26%
30 min to 1hr 21%
1-2 hrs 8%
2 or more hrs 8%
DO HOMEWORK0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 23%
Less than 30 min 32%
30 min to 1hr 33%
1-2 hrs 7%
2 or more hrs 5%
ARTS & MUSICARTS & CRAFTS
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 50%
Less than 30 min 21%
30 min to 1hr 15%
1-2 hrs 9%
2 or more hrs 6%
PRACTICE A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 61%
Less than 30 min 19%
30 min to 1hr 14%
1-2 hrs 2%
2 or more hrs 4%
SPORTSPLAY SPORTS OR EXERCISE FOR FUN
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 16%
Less than 30 min 9%
30 min to 1hr 17%
1-2 hrs 30%
2 or more hrs 28%
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WORKING & VOLUNTEERINGVOLUNTEER
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 81%
Less than 30 min 7%
30 min to 1hr 6%
1-2 hrs 4%
2 or more hrs 2%
WORK AT A JOB0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 57%
Less than 30 min 10%
30 min to 1hr 10%
1-2 hrs 9%
2 or more hrs 14%
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WHAT CHILDREN WISH TO BE DOING
Children who answered that they wish to be doing additionalactivities were asked to identify one activity they wish they could doand where they would like to do it. Note: responses are grouped intocategories for reporting purposes.
WISHES (Number of Children)
Computer/Video Games/TV 6
Friends and playing 7
Physical and/or outdoor activities 51
Music and arts 8
Time with family at home 7
Work related activities/volunteering 4
Free time/relaxing 1
Learning new things 0
Other 0
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE THISACTIVITY TO BE? (Number of
Children)
Community Centre 18
Home 27
Park or Playground 15
School 28
Other 35
Children were asked what they want tobe doing during the a�er-school hours of3 pm - 6 pm:
I am already doing the activities I wantto be doing
84%
I wish I could do additional activities
25%
I am doing some of the activities I want,but I wish I could do more
9%
PERCEIVED BARRIERS TOPARTICIPATING IN DESIRED AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked what prevents them from doing theactivities they wish to be doing a�er school (3 pm - 6 pm):
(Number ofChildren)
I have no barriers 181
I have to go straight home a�er school 57
I am too busy 81
It costs too much 37
The schedule does not fit the times I canattend
60
My parents do not approve 19
I don't know what's available 40
I need to take care of siblings or do things athome
32
It is too di�icult to get there 33
None of my friends are interested or want togo
64
The activity that I want is not o�ered 31
I have too much homework to do 25
I am afraid I will not be good enough in thatactivity
45
It is not safe for me to go 5
Other 41
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AFTER-SCHOOL PEOPLE AND PLACES
WHERE DO YOU GO AFTER SCHOOL? (FROM 3 PM - 6 PM)Never 1x /week 2x +/week
Home 2% 4% 94%
Stay at school for an activity 49% 12% 39%
A�er-school program or child care 78% 6% 16%
Friend's house 26% 39% 35%
Park/playground/community centre 63% 21% 16%
The mall or stores 64% 23% 13%
Someplace else 42% 33% 25%
WHO ARE YOU WITH AFTER SCHOOL? (FROM 3 PM - 6 PM)(Children can select all of the options that apply)
By myself 52%
Friends about my age 56%
Younger brothers/sisters 39%
Older brothers/sisters 31%
Mother (or stepmother/foster mother) 67%
Father (or stepfather/foster father) 58%
Other adult (for example, elder, aunt or uncle, coach, babysitter) 13%
Grandparent(s) 11%
Other 11%
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE ARESAFE PLACES WHERE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE HANGINGOUT WITH FRIENDS:
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREPLACES THAT PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS YOUR AGE:
86%Yes
6%No
8%Don't know
74%Yes
8%No
18%Don't know
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSUSE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIME
Participation in a�er-school programs can result ingreater connectedness to school and success in schoolas well as decreased negative behaviours (Durlak et al.,2010).
Children who demonstrate a lack of self-control andproblem solving skills may experience the greatestbenefit from activities such as music, arts and sportsthat help to develop these skills (Diamond, 2014).
Challenging and enjoyable a�er-school activities canimprove youth’s ability to reason and problem solve,exercise choice and discipline and be creative andflexible, which are strong predictors of academic,career, and life success (Diamond, 2014).
Quiet reflection time and daydreaming is just asessential to brain health and development as activeand focused activities (Immordino-Yang, 2012).
A study examining the experiences of children in Grades1–5 who participated in a�er-school programs foundthat children who participated in high-quality,structured a�er-school programs had increased social-emotional skills, in addition to fewer conduct problemsand higher social self-control and assertion (Wade,2015).
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SCHOOL EXPERIENCES
Children's school experiences are important for their personal well-being and academic success. When children have positiveexperiences at school they are more likely to believe they have a valued role in the school, feel more engaged in class and achievehigher academic performance. Understanding children’s school experiences improves our ability to cultivate school environmentsthat are safe, caring and supportive.
Detailed information on the MDI survey questions and response scales for School Experiences are available in the Discover MDI FieldGuide (http://discovermdi.ca/making-sense/school-experiences) .
RESULTS FOR SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| Average for all Districts
ACADEMIC SELF CONCEPTChildren's beliefs about their academic ability, including their perceptionsof themselves as students and how interested and confident they feel inschool. e.g., "I am certain I can learn the skills taught in school this year."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 8%
Medium 17%
High 75%
SCHOOL CLIMATEThe overall tone of the school environment, including the way teachers andstudents interact and how students treat each other. e.g., "People careabout each other in this school."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 17%
Medium 30%
High 52%
SCHOOL BELONGINGSchool belonging is the degree to which children feel connected and valuedat their school. e.g., "I feel like I am important to this school."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 23%
Medium 28%
High 50%
Percentage of children who feel it is very important to:
57%
make friends
71%
get good grades
58%
learn new things
Percentage of children who agree a little or agree a lot that:
When I grow up, I havegoals and plans for the
future.
83%
I feel I have importantthings to do in the future.
79%
I plan to graduate from high school.
98%Yes
2%No
I plan to graduate from college,university, or some other training a�er
high school.
93%Yes
7%No
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VICTIMIZATION AND BULLYING AT SCHOOLChildren are asked: "During this school year, how o�en have you been bullied by other students in the following ways?":
CYBER0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Many times a week 2%
About every week 2%
About every month 4%
Once or a few times 12%
Not at all this year 81%
PHYSICAL0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Many times a week 2%
About every week 2%
About every month 3%
Once or a few times 26%
Not at all this year 67%
SOCIAL0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Many times a week 5%
About every week 7%
About every month 10%
Once or a few times 27%
Not at all this year 51%
VERBAL0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Many times a week 6%
About every week 9%
About every month 9%
Once or a few times 26%
Not at all this year 50%
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSSCHOOL EXPERIENCES
Children’s perception of kindness within a school is aconsistent indicator of a positive school climate.Students who see kind behaviours in students, teachersand sta� also describe their school environments asbeing safe and encouraging places to learn. As childrentransition from Grade 4 to Grade 8, perceptions ofkindness in schools decrease (Binfet, Gadermann &Schonert-Reichl, 2016).
Feelings of belonging are associated with loweremotional distress, the reduction of negativebehaviours (such as bullying and mental health issues)and are associated to rates of higher resilience later inlife (van Harmelen et al., 2016).
Children and youth who demonstrate empathy are lesslikely to bully others and are more likely to defendagainst bullying. Research shows that specific empathyskills di�er between those who bully, are victimized,defend or are bystanders. Focusing on developingchildren’s understanding of what others feel resultsboth in less bullying and more defending behaviours(van Noorden et al, 2015).
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MOVING TO ACTION WITH DISCOVERMDI.CA
MDI data can support planning, foster collaboration and inform action across schools, organizations and communities. There aremany opportunities for working with your MDI results and there are examples of successful initiatives from across the province tolearn from.
We encourage you to take time to visit Discover MDI: A Field Guide to Well-Being in Middle Childhood at discovermdi.ca, an onlineresource where you can access information and research on the many aspects of well-being in middle childhood, resources and toolsfor understanding and sharing MDI data and to connect with MDI Champions who are working on similar issues in their schools andcommunities. Here are some key resources and tools to get you started:
UNDERSTAND YOUR MDI DATAMDI reports provide information with both detail and depth intothe social and emotional lives of children. Approach the resultswith a lens of curiosity, inquiry and appreciation. The DiscoverMDI Field Guide can walk you through how to read and interpretyour MDI data (http://www.discovermdi.ca/understanding-the-mdi/mdi-
data/) . It also provides background research to support furtherunderstanding of the MDI data.
CHOOSING A FOCUS: THINK BIG, START SMALLIt may be overwhelming to consider the many opportunities forchange presented in the MDI data. Where will your focus be?What results do you have some influence over? How will youmake change? For example, if you are interested in the area ofsocial and emotional development, the Discover MDI FieldGuide provides in-depth information on the MDI and itsdimensions and measures (http://www.discovermdi.ca/understanding-
the-mdi/dimensions/) , including the measures of social andemotional development (http://www.discovermdi.ca/understanding-the-
mdi/dimensions/social-emotional-development/) .
ENGAGING OTHERSIncreasing local dialogue on the importance of child well-beingin the middle years is an excellent way to start improvingoutcomes for children. Once you are ready, review your MDIreport with multiple audiences: children, parents and elders,caregivers and teachers, school administrators, a�er-schoolprogrammers, local early/middle childhood committees, localgovernment and other community stakeholders. Visit theDiscover MDI Field Guide for tips and tools to widen theconversation and to think critically about the data together(http://www.discovermdi.ca/making-change/sharing/) .
MAKING CHANGEThe MDI provides opportunities to weave together data andlocal knowledge to create a change process that reflects theunique context of your school, district or community. TheDiscover MDI Field Guide’s ‘Making Change Workshops’ supportschool and community change-makers through the process offacilitating exploration of MDI data, creating action teams andturning ideas into concrete plans. There are full facilitationguides for each workshop, paired with worksheets andcompanion slide decks. Explore Approaches to Making Change(http://www.discovermdi.ca/making-change) .
SHARING DATA WITH CHILDRENDo the results surprise you or raise further questions?Conversations with children will help explore and clarify resultsin these areas. Sharing data with children will provide them withan opportunity to share their perspectives and ideas on how tocreate environments and interactions that help them thrive. Ifyou are wondering how to involve children of all ages and theirfamilies in exploring these results, explore our Tools page(http://www.discovermdi.ca/resources/) .
BE INSPIRED AND CONNECT WITH OTHERSInnovation happens when people build on ideas, rather thansimply duplicating them. The Discover MDI Field Guide providesopportunities to learn from seasoned MDI Champions(http://www.discovermdi.ca/connect/mdi-champions/) – check out theirstories and learn from their approaches, explore the collectionof downloadable tools (http://www.discovermdi.ca/resources/) and findupcoming training and learning opportunities(http://www.discovermdi.ca/connect/events-training/) . Be inspired, edit,adapt or create new!
If you have any additional questions about the MDI project,please visit our website at earlylearning.ubc.ca/mdi or contactthe MDI team at [email protected].
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Neighbourhoods have unique characteristics that provide important context for interpreting MDI results. Understanding neighbourhood-level differences within a school district or community is essential when considering actions to support children’s well-being. The neighbourhood results section includes:
Neighbourhood Maps
• Well-Being Index Map: representing the percentage of children who are “Thriving.”
• Assets Index Maps: representing the percentage of children reporting the presence of each of the four assets of the Assets Index: Adult Relationships, Peer Relationships, Nutrition and Sleep, and After-School Activities.
Neighbourhood Data Table – A summary table of the Well-Being Index and Assets Index data.
Neighbourhood Profiles – A summary of MDI data based on the neighbourhoods in which children live, including children from all participating public, Indigenous and independent schools. Results are provided for the Well-Being Index, the Assets Index and a selection of questions related to after-school time and community belonging and safety.
Please note that neighbourhood data are reported based on children’s home postal codes and include all children who live within the school district boundaries including children attending Conseil scolaire francophone, Indigenous or independent schools. Where neighbourhoods contain fewer than 35 children, the results are suppressed.
NEIGHBOURHOOD RESULTS
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NEIGHBOURHOOD MAPS
Victoria
Ave S
2 StS
Highw
ay 43
Highway
43
Highway31
Ross St
304 St
¥¥95
¥¥3A
¥¥31A
¥¥31
¥¥95
¥¥93
¥¥3
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¥¥93
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Cranbrook -Rural45%
Fernie42%
Sparwood -Elkford
25%2 St S
Theatre
Rd
¥¥3
Cranbrook -East39%
Cranbrook- South
34%
Cranbrook -North
Data Suppressed(<35 students)
100%
0%
40%35%
45%
50%55%60%65%
SD 5
38%All Participating Districts*
31%
Percentage of Children Thriving
WELL-BEING INDEXThe MDI Well-Being Index is a composite
score of 5 measures that are of critical importance during the middle years. Children
who score in the high range on at least 4 of the 5 measures of well-being and have no low-range scores are considered to be “thriving.”
MDIGRADE 7
*See page 7 for a list of participating school districts in 2019/20.
Note: Data are mapped using home postal codes, not by where children attend school.
SD5 SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY 2019/2020
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Victoria
Ave S
2 StS
Highw
ay 43
Highway
43
Highway31
Ross St
304 St
¥¥95
¥¥3A
¥¥31A
¥¥31
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¥¥93
¥¥3
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Cranbrook -Rural90%
Fernie76%
Sparwood -Elkford
76%2 St S
VictoriaAve
S
Thea
tre
Rd
¥¥3
90–100%
80–89%
70–79%
<70%
Data Suppressed(<35 students)
Percentage of children reporting the presence of the adult relationship asset
ADULT RELATIONSHIPSChildren’s health and well-being are directly
related to the presence of adult relationships at home, at school and in their neighbourhood or
community.
SD 5
77%All Participating Districts*
72%
MDIGRADE 7
*See page 7 for a list of participating school districts in 2019/20.
Note: Data are mapped using home postal codes, not by where children attend school.
SD5 SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY 2019/2020
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Victoria
Ave S
2 StS
Highw
ay 43
Highw
ay43
Highway31
Ross St
304 St
¥¥95
¥¥3A
¥¥31A
¥¥31
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¥¥93
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Cranbrook -Rural87%
Fernie82%
Sparwood - Elkford69%2 St S
Theatre
Rd
Cranbrook -East79%
Cranbrook- South
80%
Cranbrook -North
¥¥3
Percentage of children reporting the presence of the peer relationship asset
PEER RELATIONSHIPSChildren’s health and well-being are directly
related to feeling a sense of belonging with their peers and having close or intimate friendships.
90–100%
80–89%
70–79%
<70%
Data Suppressed(<35 students)
SD 5
79%All Participating Districts*
79%
MDIGRADE 7MDIGRADE 7
*See page 7 for a list of participating school districts in 2019/20.
Note: Data are mapped using home postal codes, not by where children attend school.
SD5 SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY 2019/2020
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Victoria
Ave S
2 StS
Highw
ay 43
Highw
ay43
Highway31
Ross St
304 St
¥¥95
¥¥3A
¥¥31A
¥¥31
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¥¥93
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¥¥93
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Cranbrook -Rural66%
Fernie68%
Sparwood - Elkford48%2 St S
Theatre
Rd
Cranbrook -East69%
Cranbrook- South
60%
Cranbrook -North
¥¥3
NUTRITION & SLEEPChildren’s health and well-being are directly related to their nutrition and sleeping habits.
Percentage of children reporting the presence of the nutrition and sleep asset
90–100%
80–89%
70–79%
<70%
Data Suppressed(<35 students)
SD 5
61%All Participating Districts*
58%
MDIGRADE 7MDIGRADE 7
*See page 7 for a list of participating school districts in 2019/20.
Note: Data are mapped using home postal codes, not by where children attend school.
SD5 SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY 2019/2020
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Victoria
Ave S
2 StS
Highw
ay 43
Highway
43
Highway31
Ross St
304 St
¥¥95
¥¥3A
¥¥31A
¥¥31
¥¥95
¥¥93
¥¥3
¥¥95A
¥¥93
¥¥95
¥¥3
Cranbrook -Rural90%
Fernie88%
Sparwood -Elkford
85%2 St S
Theatre
Rd
¥¥3
Cranbrook -East86%
Cranbrook- South
85%
Cranbrook -North
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren’s health and well-being are directly
related to the positive activities they participate in during the after-school hours of 3-6pm.
Percentage of children reporting the presence of the after-school activity asset
90–100%
80–89%
70–79%
<70%
Data Suppressed(<35 students)
SD 5
86%All Participating Districts*
82%
MDIGRADE 7MDIGRADE 7
*See page 7 for a list of participating school districts in 2019/20.
Note: Data are mapped using home postal codes, not by where children attend school.
SD5 SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY 2019/2020
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NeighbourhoodNumber of
Children ThrivingMedium Well-
Being Low Well-BeingAdult
RelationshipPeer
RelationshipNutrition &
SleepAfter-School
ActivitiesCranbrook - East 59 39% 19% 42% 71% 79% 69% 86%
Cranbrook - North 32Cranbrook - Rural 71 45% 24% 31% 90% 87% 66% 90%
Cranbrook - South 69 34% 23% 43% 73% 80% 60% 85%Fernie 74 42% 24% 34% 76% 82% 68% 88%
Sparwood - Elkford 72 25% 29% 46% 76% 69% 48% 85%Southeast Kootenay (SD5) 380 38% 23% 39% 77% 79% 61% 86%
All Participating Districts 12,761 31% 27% 42% 72% 79% 58% 82%
WELL-BEING INDEX
Percentage of children experiencing: Percentage of children reporting the presence of these assets in their lives:
ASSETS INDEX
ThrivingMedium to High
Well-BeingNumber of
ChildrenNeighbourhoodLow
Well-BeingAdult
RelationshipsPeer
RelationshipsNutrition &
SleepAfter-School
Activities
MDIGRADE 7
NEIGHBOURHOOD DATA TABLE
Note: Neighbourhood data are reported based on children’s home postal codes and include all children who live within the school district boundaries including children attending Conseil scolaire francophone, Indigenous or independent schools. Therefore the number of children in all neighbourhoods may not equal the total school district count. MDI results are suppressed where there are fewer than 35 children.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE 2019/2020
CRANBROOK - EASTSOUTHEAST KOOTENAYNUMBER OF CHILDREN: 59
WELL-BEING INDEXCRANBROOK - EAST
39% Thriving
19% Medium
42% Low59
Children
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
38% Thriving
23% Medium
39% Low
380Children
MEASURES COMPRISING THE WELL-BEING INDEX
| School District Average
OPTIMISMOptimism refers to the mindset of having positive expectations for thefuture. e.g., "I have more good times than bad times."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 19%
Medium 25%
High 56%
SELF-ESTEEMSelf-esteem refers to a person's sense of self-worth. e.g., "A lot of thingsabout me are good."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 16%
Medium 19%
High 66%
HAPPINESSHappiness refers to how content or satisfied children are with their lives.e.g., "I am happy with my life."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 14%
Medium 29%
High 57%
ABSENCE OF SADNESSSadness measures the beginning symptoms of depression. e.g., "I feelunhappy a lot of the time."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 22%
Medium 26%
High 52%
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GENERAL HEALTHChildren are asked, "In general, how would you describe your health?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 19%
Medium 37%
High 44%
ASSETS INDEX
MEASURES COMPRISING THE ASSETS INDEX
ADULT RELATIONSHIPS
Percentage of children reporting the presence of an asset
<70% 70-79% 80-89% 90%>
71%
AdultRelationships
86%
A�er-SchoolActivities
79%
Peer Relationships
69%
Nutrition & Sleep
CRANBROOK - EAST
77%
AdultRelationships
86%
A�er-SchoolActivities
79%
Peer Relationships
61%
Nutrition & Sleep
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| School District Average
ADULTS AT SCHOOLAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with at school. e.g., "At my school there is an adult who believes Iwill be a success."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 16%
Medium 28%
High 56%
ADULTS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with in their neighbourhood or community. e.g., "In myneighbourhood/community there is an adult who really cares about me."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 21%
Medium 28%
High 51%
ADULTS AT HOMEAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults in theirhome. e.g., "In my home there is a parent or other adult who listens to mewhen I have something to say."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 4%
Medium 14%
High 82%
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PEER RELATIONSHIPS
NUTRITION AND SLEEP
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During the last week a�er school (from 3 pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
PEER BELONGINGMeasures children's feelings of belonging to a social group. e.g., "When Iam with other kids my age, I feel I belong."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 21%
Medium 17%
High 62%
FRIENDSHIP INTIMACYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with their peers. e.g., "Ihave a friend I can tell everything to."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 2%
Medium 9%
High 89%
EATING BREAKFASTChildren are asked, "How o�en do you eat breakfast?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 21%
3-4 times a week 9%
5+ times a week 70%
MEALS AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILYChildren are asked, "How o�en do your parents or other adult familymembers eat meals with you?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 10%
3-4 times a week 12%
5+ times a week 78%
FREQUENCY OF GOOD SLEEPChildren are asked, "How o�en do you get a good night's sleep?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 19%
3-4 times a week 24%
5+ times a week 57%
ANY ORGANIZED ACTIVITYChildren who participated in any a�er-school activity that was structuredand supervised by an adult. (e.g., educational lessons, youth organizations,music or art lessons and sports practice)
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 14%
Once a week 7%
Twice or more a week 79%
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USE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIMEWHAT CHILDREN WISH TO BE DOING
Children who answered that they wish to be doing additionalactivities were asked to identify one activity they wish they could doand where they would like to do it. Note: responses are groupedinto categories for reporting purposes.
WISHES (Number of Children)
Computer/Video Games/TV 1
Friends and playing 1
Physical and/or outdoor activities 6
Music and arts 1
Time with family at home 1
Work related activities/volunteering 0
Free time/relaxing 0
Learning new things 0
Other 0
Children were asked what they want tobe doing during the a�er-school hoursof 3 pm - 6 pm:
I am already doing the activities I wantto be doing
86%
I wish I could do additional activities
21%
I am doing some of the activities I want,but I wish I could do more
7%
PERCEIVED BARRIERS TOPARTICIPATING IN DESIRED AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked what prevents them from doing theactivities they wish to be doing a�er school (3 pm - 6 pm):
(Number ofChildren)
I have no barriers 29
I have to go straight home a�er school 8
I am too busy 12
It costs too much 6
The schedule does not fit the times I canattend
7
My parents do not approve 3
I don't know what's available 7
I need to take care of siblings or do things athome
6
It is too di�icult to get there 2
None of my friends are interested or want togo
11
The activity that I want is not o�ered 3
I have too much homework to do 4
I am afraid I will not be good enough in thatactivity
8
It is not safe for me to go 0
Other 8
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AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During last week AFTER SCHOOL (from 3pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
Not atall
1x/week
2x+/week
Educational lessons or activities 76% 9% 15%
Art or music lessons 80% 7% 13%
Youth organizations 91% 5% 4%
Individual sports with a coach orinstructor
48% 9% 43%
Team sports with a coach orinstructor
36% 5% 59%
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREPLACES THAT PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS YOUR AGE:
71%Yes
5%No
24%Don't know
COMMUNITY BELONGING & SAFETY
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREADULTS WHO:(Percentage of children who responded "very much true")
26%Really care about
me.
25%Believe that I will
be a success.
26%Listen to me whenI have something
to say.
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE ARESAFE PLACES WHERE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE HANGINGOUT WITH FRIENDS:
91%Yes
5%No
3%Don't know
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE 2019/2020
CRANBROOK - RURALSOUTHEAST KOOTENAYNUMBER OF CHILDREN: 71
WELL-BEING INDEXCRANBROOK - RURAL
45% Thriving
24% Medium
31% Low
71Children
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
38% Thriving
23% Medium
39% Low
380Children
MEASURES COMPRISING THE WELL-BEING INDEX
| School District Average
OPTIMISMOptimism refers to the mindset of having positive expectations for thefuture. e.g., "I have more good times than bad times."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 8%
Medium 32%
High 59%
SELF-ESTEEMSelf-esteem refers to a person's sense of self-worth. e.g., "A lot of thingsabout me are good."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 4%
Medium 10%
High 86%
HAPPINESSHappiness refers to how content or satisfied children are with their lives.e.g., "I am happy with my life."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 6%
Medium 25%
High 69%
ABSENCE OF SADNESSSadness measures the beginning symptoms of depression. e.g., "I feelunhappy a lot of the time."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 25%
Medium 25%
High 49%
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GENERAL HEALTHChildren are asked, "In general, how would you describe your health?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 11%
Medium 45%
High 44%
ASSETS INDEX
MEASURES COMPRISING THE ASSETS INDEX
ADULT RELATIONSHIPS
Percentage of children reporting the presence of an asset
<70% 70-79% 80-89% 90%>
90%
AdultRelationships
90%
A�er-SchoolActivities
87%
Peer Relationships
66%
Nutrition & Sleep
CRANBROOK - RURAL
77%
AdultRelationships
86%
A�er-SchoolActivities
79%
Peer Relationships
61%
Nutrition & Sleep
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| School District Average
ADULTS AT SCHOOLAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with at school. e.g., "At my school there is an adult who believes Iwill be a success."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 3%
Medium 33%
High 64%
ADULTS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with in their neighbourhood or community. e.g., "In myneighbourhood/community there is an adult who really cares about me."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 8%
Medium 27%
High 65%
ADULTS AT HOMEAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults in theirhome. e.g., "In my home there is a parent or other adult who listens to mewhen I have something to say."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 1%
Medium 4%
High 94%
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PEER RELATIONSHIPS
NUTRITION AND SLEEP
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During the last week a�er school (from 3 pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
PEER BELONGINGMeasures children's feelings of belonging to a social group. e.g., "When Iam with other kids my age, I feel I belong."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 11%
Medium 13%
High 76%
FRIENDSHIP INTIMACYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with their peers. e.g., "Ihave a friend I can tell everything to."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 3%
Medium 14%
High 83%
EATING BREAKFASTChildren are asked, "How o�en do you eat breakfast?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 20%
3-4 times a week 13%
5+ times a week 68%
MEALS AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILYChildren are asked, "How o�en do your parents or other adult familymembers eat meals with you?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 6%
3-4 times a week 11%
5+ times a week 83%
FREQUENCY OF GOOD SLEEPChildren are asked, "How o�en do you get a good night's sleep?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 21%
3-4 times a week 17%
5+ times a week 62%
ANY ORGANIZED ACTIVITYChildren who participated in any a�er-school activity that was structuredand supervised by an adult. (e.g., educational lessons, youth organizations,music or art lessons and sports practice)
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 10%
Once a week 3%
Twice or more a week 87%
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USE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIMEWHAT CHILDREN WISH TO BE DOING
Children who answered that they wish to be doing additionalactivities were asked to identify one activity they wish they could doand where they would like to do it. Note: responses are groupedinto categories for reporting purposes.
WISHES (Number of Children)
Computer/Video Games/TV 0
Friends and playing 2
Physical and/or outdoor activities 12
Music and arts 1
Time with family at home 2
Work related activities/volunteering 2
Free time/relaxing 0
Learning new things 0
Other 0
Children were asked what they want tobe doing during the a�er-school hoursof 3 pm - 6 pm:
I am already doing the activities I wantto be doing
84%
I wish I could do additional activities
26%
I am doing some of the activities I want,but I wish I could do more
10%
PERCEIVED BARRIERS TOPARTICIPATING IN DESIRED AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked what prevents them from doing theactivities they wish to be doing a�er school (3 pm - 6 pm):
(Number ofChildren)
I have no barriers 35
I have to go straight home a�er school 7
I am too busy 13
It costs too much 4
The schedule does not fit the times I canattend
13
My parents do not approve 3
I don't know what's available 7
I need to take care of siblings or do things athome
4
It is too di�icult to get there 4
None of my friends are interested or want togo
9
The activity that I want is not o�ered 5
I have too much homework to do 7
I am afraid I will not be good enough in thatactivity
7
It is not safe for me to go 1
Other 9
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AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During last week AFTER SCHOOL (from 3pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
Not atall
1x/week
2x+/week
Educational lessons or activities 74% 6% 20%
Art or music lessons 64% 14% 22%
Youth organizations 81% 6% 13%
Individual sports with a coach orinstructor
54% 10% 36%
Team sports with a coach orinstructor
28% 10% 62%
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREPLACES THAT PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS YOUR AGE:
75%Yes
11%No
14%Don't know
COMMUNITY BELONGING & SAFETY
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREADULTS WHO:(Percentage of children who responded "very much true")
38%Really care about
me.
38%Believe that I will
be a success.
44%Listen to me whenI have something
to say.
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE ARESAFE PLACES WHERE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE HANGINGOUT WITH FRIENDS:
86%Yes
7%No
7%Don't know
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE 2019/2020
CRANBROOK - SOUTHSOUTHEAST KOOTENAYNUMBER OF CHILDREN: 69
WELL-BEING INDEXCRANBROOK - SOUTH
34% Thriving
23% Medium
43% Low69
Children
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
38% Thriving
23% Medium
39% Low
380Children
MEASURES COMPRISING THE WELL-BEING INDEX
| School District Average
OPTIMISMOptimism refers to the mindset of having positive expectations for thefuture. e.g., "I have more good times than bad times."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 22%
Medium 28%
High 51%
SELF-ESTEEMSelf-esteem refers to a person's sense of self-worth. e.g., "A lot of thingsabout me are good."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 13%
Medium 12%
High 75%
HAPPINESSHappiness refers to how content or satisfied children are with their lives.e.g., "I am happy with my life."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 13%
Medium 31%
High 55%
ABSENCE OF SADNESSSadness measures the beginning symptoms of depression. e.g., "I feelunhappy a lot of the time."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 19%
Medium 28%
High 53%
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GENERAL HEALTHChildren are asked, "In general, how would you describe your health?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 20%
Medium 41%
High 39%
ASSETS INDEX
MEASURES COMPRISING THE ASSETS INDEX
ADULT RELATIONSHIPS
Percentage of children reporting the presence of an asset
<70% 70-79% 80-89% 90%>
73%
AdultRelationships
85%
A�er-SchoolActivities
80%
Peer Relationships
60%
Nutrition & Sleep
CRANBROOK - SOUTH
77%
AdultRelationships
86%
A�er-SchoolActivities
79%
Peer Relationships
61%
Nutrition & Sleep
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| School District Average
ADULTS AT SCHOOLAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with at school. e.g., "At my school there is an adult who believes Iwill be a success."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 4%
Medium 46%
High 49%
ADULTS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with in their neighbourhood or community. e.g., "In myneighbourhood/community there is an adult who really cares about me."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 25%
Medium 23%
High 52%
ADULTS AT HOMEAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults in theirhome. e.g., "In my home there is a parent or other adult who listens to mewhen I have something to say."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 3%
Medium 22%
High 75%
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PEER RELATIONSHIPS
NUTRITION AND SLEEP
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During the last week a�er school (from 3 pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
PEER BELONGINGMeasures children's feelings of belonging to a social group. e.g., "When Iam with other kids my age, I feel I belong."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 18%
Medium 27%
High 55%
FRIENDSHIP INTIMACYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with their peers. e.g., "Ihave a friend I can tell everything to."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 10%
Medium 18%
High 72%
EATING BREAKFASTChildren are asked, "How o�en do you eat breakfast?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 22%
3-4 times a week 8%
5+ times a week 70%
MEALS AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILYChildren are asked, "How o�en do your parents or other adult familymembers eat meals with you?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 11%
3-4 times a week 13%
5+ times a week 77%
FREQUENCY OF GOOD SLEEPChildren are asked, "How o�en do you get a good night's sleep?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 29%
3-4 times a week 18%
5+ times a week 53%
ANY ORGANIZED ACTIVITYChildren who participated in any a�er-school activity that was structuredand supervised by an adult. (e.g., educational lessons, youth organizations,music or art lessons and sports practice)
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 15%
Once a week 11%
Twice or more a week 74%
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USE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIMEWHAT CHILDREN WISH TO BE DOING
Children who answered that they wish to be doing additionalactivities were asked to identify one activity they wish they could doand where they would like to do it. Note: responses are groupedinto categories for reporting purposes.
WISHES (Number of Children)
Computer/Video Games/TV 2
Friends and playing 1
Physical and/or outdoor activities 8
Music and arts 1
Time with family at home 0
Work related activities/volunteering 1
Free time/relaxing 1
Learning new things 0
Other 0
Children were asked what they want tobe doing during the a�er-school hoursof 3 pm - 6 pm:
I am already doing the activities I wantto be doing
81%
I wish I could do additional activities
27%
I am doing some of the activities I want,but I wish I could do more
8%
PERCEIVED BARRIERS TOPARTICIPATING IN DESIRED AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked what prevents them from doing theactivities they wish to be doing a�er school (3 pm - 6 pm):
(Number ofChildren)
I have no barriers 33
I have to go straight home a�er school 6
I am too busy 10
It costs too much 8
The schedule does not fit the times I canattend
8
My parents do not approve 3
I don't know what's available 3
I need to take care of siblings or do things athome
3
It is too di�icult to get there 3
None of my friends are interested or want togo
6
The activity that I want is not o�ered 5
I have too much homework to do 4
I am afraid I will not be good enough in thatactivity
9
It is not safe for me to go 0
Other 4
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AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During last week AFTER SCHOOL (from 3pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
Not atall
1x/week
2x+/week
Educational lessons or activities 81% 11% 8%
Art or music lessons 60% 24% 16%
Youth organizations 81% 11% 8%
Individual sports with a coach orinstructor
50% 17% 33%
Team sports with a coach orinstructor
38% 15% 48%
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREPLACES THAT PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS YOUR AGE:
68%Yes
8%No
24%Don't know
COMMUNITY BELONGING & SAFETY
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREADULTS WHO:(Percentage of children who responded "very much true")
28%Really care about
me.
28%Believe that I will
be a success.
25%Listen to me whenI have something
to say.
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE ARESAFE PLACES WHERE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE HANGINGOUT WITH FRIENDS:
76%Yes
9%No
15%Don't know
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE 2019/2020
FERNIESOUTHEAST KOOTENAYNUMBER OF CHILDREN: 74
WELL-BEING INDEXFERNIE
42% Thriving
24% Medium
34% Low
74Children
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
38% Thriving
23% Medium
39% Low
380Children
MEASURES COMPRISING THE WELL-BEING INDEX
| School District Average
OPTIMISMOptimism refers to the mindset of having positive expectations for thefuture. e.g., "I have more good times than bad times."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 23%
Medium 28%
High 49%
SELF-ESTEEMSelf-esteem refers to a person's sense of self-worth. e.g., "A lot of thingsabout me are good."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 3%
Medium 20%
High 77%
HAPPINESSHappiness refers to how content or satisfied children are with their lives.e.g., "I am happy with my life."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 5%
Medium 33%
High 62%
ABSENCE OF SADNESSSadness measures the beginning symptoms of depression. e.g., "I feelunhappy a lot of the time."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 18%
Medium 35%
High 47%
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GENERAL HEALTHChildren are asked, "In general, how would you describe your health?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 9%
Medium 45%
High 46%
ASSETS INDEX
MEASURES COMPRISING THE ASSETS INDEX
ADULT RELATIONSHIPS
Percentage of children reporting the presence of an asset
<70% 70-79% 80-89% 90%>
76%
AdultRelationships
88%
A�er-SchoolActivities
82%
Peer Relationships
68%
Nutrition & Sleep
FERNIE
77%
AdultRelationships
86%
A�er-SchoolActivities
79%
Peer Relationships
61%
Nutrition & Sleep
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| School District Average
ADULTS AT SCHOOLAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with at school. e.g., "At my school there is an adult who believes Iwill be a success."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 15%
Medium 27%
High 58%
ADULTS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with in their neighbourhood or community. e.g., "In myneighbourhood/community there is an adult who really cares about me."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 15%
Medium 24%
High 61%
ADULTS AT HOMEAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults in theirhome. e.g., "In my home there is a parent or other adult who listens to mewhen I have something to say."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 4%
Medium 11%
High 85%
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PEER RELATIONSHIPS
NUTRITION AND SLEEP
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During the last week a�er school (from 3 pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
PEER BELONGINGMeasures children's feelings of belonging to a social group. e.g., "When Iam with other kids my age, I feel I belong."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 9%
Medium 22%
High 69%
FRIENDSHIP INTIMACYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with their peers. e.g., "Ihave a friend I can tell everything to."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 12%
Medium 15%
High 73%
EATING BREAKFASTChildren are asked, "How o�en do you eat breakfast?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 16%
3-4 times a week 4%
5+ times a week 80%
MEALS AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILYChildren are asked, "How o�en do your parents or other adult familymembers eat meals with you?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 9%
3-4 times a week 11%
5+ times a week 80%
FREQUENCY OF GOOD SLEEPChildren are asked, "How o�en do you get a good night's sleep?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 20%
3-4 times a week 20%
5+ times a week 59%
ANY ORGANIZED ACTIVITYChildren who participated in any a�er-school activity that was structuredand supervised by an adult. (e.g., educational lessons, youth organizations,music or art lessons and sports practice)
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 12%
Once a week 12%
Twice or more a week 76%
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USE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIMEWHAT CHILDREN WISH TO BE DOING
Children who answered that they wish to be doing additionalactivities were asked to identify one activity they wish they could doand where they would like to do it. Note: responses are groupedinto categories for reporting purposes.
WISHES (Number of Children)
Computer/Video Games/TV 0
Friends and playing 1
Physical and/or outdoor activities 10
Music and arts 2
Time with family at home 1
Work related activities/volunteering 1
Free time/relaxing 0
Learning new things 0
Other 0
Children were asked what they want tobe doing during the a�er-school hoursof 3 pm - 6 pm:
I am already doing the activities I wantto be doing
88%
I wish I could do additional activities
22%
I am doing some of the activities I want,but I wish I could do more
10%
PERCEIVED BARRIERS TOPARTICIPATING IN DESIRED AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked what prevents them from doing theactivities they wish to be doing a�er school (3 pm - 6 pm):
(Number ofChildren)
I have no barriers 34
I have to go straight home a�er school 15
I am too busy 24
It costs too much 7
The schedule does not fit the times I canattend
14
My parents do not approve 5
I don't know what's available 5
I need to take care of siblings or do things athome
9
It is too di�icult to get there 7
None of my friends are interested or want togo
12
The activity that I want is not o�ered 4
I have too much homework to do 5
I am afraid I will not be good enough in thatactivity
6
It is not safe for me to go 1
Other 4
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AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During last week AFTER SCHOOL (from 3pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
Not atall
1x/week
2x+/week
Educational lessons or activities 79% 7% 14%
Art or music lessons 64% 28% 8%
Youth organizations 85% 8% 7%
Individual sports with a coach orinstructor
52% 18% 30%
Team sports with a coach orinstructor
33% 5% 62%
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREPLACES THAT PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS YOUR AGE:
89%Yes
7%No
4%Don't know
COMMUNITY BELONGING & SAFETY
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREADULTS WHO:(Percentage of children who responded "very much true")
34%Really care about
me.
35%Believe that I will
be a success.
32%Listen to me whenI have something
to say.
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE ARESAFE PLACES WHERE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE HANGINGOUT WITH FRIENDS:
93%Yes
4%No
3%Don't know
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE 2019/2020
SPARWOOD - ELKFORDSOUTHEAST KOOTENAYNUMBER OF CHILDREN: 72
WELL-BEING INDEXSPARWOOD - ELKFORD
25% Thriving
29% Medium
46% Low 72Children
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
38% Thriving
23% Medium
39% Low
380Children
MEASURES COMPRISING THE WELL-BEING INDEX
| School District Average
OPTIMISMOptimism refers to the mindset of having positive expectations for thefuture. e.g., "I have more good times than bad times."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 21%
Medium 39%
High 39%
SELF-ESTEEMSelf-esteem refers to a person's sense of self-worth. e.g., "A lot of thingsabout me are good."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 13%
Medium 20%
High 68%
HAPPINESSHappiness refers to how content or satisfied children are with their lives.e.g., "I am happy with my life."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 14%
Medium 34%
High 52%
ABSENCE OF SADNESSSadness measures the beginning symptoms of depression. e.g., "I feelunhappy a lot of the time."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 31%
Medium 31%
High 39%
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GENERAL HEALTHChildren are asked, "In general, how would you describe your health?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 13%
Medium 63%
High 24%
ASSETS INDEX
MEASURES COMPRISING THE ASSETS INDEX
ADULT RELATIONSHIPS
Percentage of children reporting the presence of an asset
<70% 70-79% 80-89% 90%>
76%
AdultRelationships
85%
A�er-SchoolActivities
69%
Peer Relationships
48%
Nutrition & Sleep
SPARWOOD - ELKFORD
77%
AdultRelationships
86%
A�er-SchoolActivities
79%
Peer Relationships
61%
Nutrition & Sleep
SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY
| School District Average
ADULTS AT SCHOOLAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with at school. e.g., "At my school there is an adult who believes Iwill be a success."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 10%
Medium 35%
High 56%
ADULTS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults theyinteract with in their neighbourhood or community. e.g., "In myneighbourhood/community there is an adult who really cares about me."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 22%
Medium 26%
High 52%
ADULTS AT HOMEAssesses the quality of relationships children have with the adults in theirhome. e.g., "In my home there is a parent or other adult who listens to mewhen I have something to say."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 6%
Medium 19%
High 75%
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PEER RELATIONSHIPS
NUTRITION AND SLEEP
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During the last week a�er school (from 3 pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
PEER BELONGINGMeasures children's feelings of belonging to a social group. e.g., "When Iam with other kids my age, I feel I belong."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 24%
Medium 28%
High 48%
FRIENDSHIP INTIMACYAssesses the quality of relationships children have with their peers. e.g., "Ihave a friend I can tell everything to."
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Low 15%
Medium 19%
High 65%
EATING BREAKFASTChildren are asked, "How o�en do you eat breakfast?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 21%
3-4 times a week 6%
5+ times a week 73%
MEALS AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILYChildren are asked, "How o�en do your parents or other adult familymembers eat meals with you?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 18%
3-4 times a week 11%
5+ times a week 70%
FREQUENCY OF GOOD SLEEPChildren are asked, "How o�en do you get a good night's sleep?"
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
2 or fewer times a week 32%
3-4 times a week 27%
5+ times a week 41%
ANY ORGANIZED ACTIVITYChildren who participated in any a�er-school activity that was structuredand supervised by an adult. (e.g., educational lessons, youth organizations,music or art lessons and sports practice)
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Never 15%
Once a week 4%
Twice or more a week 81%
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USE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIMEWHAT CHILDREN WISH TO BE DOING
Children who answered that they wish to be doing additionalactivities were asked to identify one activity they wish they could doand where they would like to do it. Note: responses are groupedinto categories for reporting purposes.
WISHES (Number of Children)
Computer/Video Games/TV 3
Friends and playing 1
Physical and/or outdoor activities 9
Music and arts 2
Time with family at home 1
Work related activities/volunteering 0
Free time/relaxing 0
Learning new things 0
Other 0
Children were asked what they want tobe doing during the a�er-school hoursof 3 pm - 6 pm:
I am already doing the activities I wantto be doing
83%
I wish I could do additional activities
29%
I am doing some of the activities I want,but I wish I could do more
11%
PERCEIVED BARRIERS TOPARTICIPATING IN DESIRED AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked what prevents them from doing theactivities they wish to be doing a�er school (3 pm - 6 pm):
(Number ofChildren)
I have no barriers 33
I have to go straight home a�er school 17
I am too busy 15
It costs too much 7
The schedule does not fit the times I canattend
11
My parents do not approve 2
I don't know what's available 11
I need to take care of siblings or do things athome
7
It is too di�icult to get there 9
None of my friends are interested or want togo
16
The activity that I want is not o�ered 11
I have too much homework to do 2
I am afraid I will not be good enough in thatactivity
7
It is not safe for me to go 3
Other 13
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AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESChildren were asked, "During last week AFTER SCHOOL (from 3pm - 6 pm), how many days did you participate in":
Not atall
1x/week
2x+/week
Educational lessons or activities 71% 10% 19%
Art or music lessons 76% 10% 14%
Youth organizations 72% 23% 6%
Individual sports with a coach orinstructor
68% 11% 21%
Team sports with a coach orinstructor
44% 10% 46%
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREPLACES THAT PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS YOUR AGE:
75%Yes
3%No
22%Don't know
COMMUNITY BELONGING & SAFETY
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE AREADULTS WHO:(Percentage of children who responded "very much true")
31%Really care about
me.
29%Believe that I will
be a success.
26%Listen to me whenI have something
to say.
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD/COMMUNITY THERE ARESAFE PLACES WHERE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE HANGINGOUT WITH FRIENDS:
86%Yes
4%No
10%Don't know
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CONNECTEDNESSVeiga, F., Wentzel, K., Melo, M., Pereira, T., Faria, L., & Galvão, D. (2014). Students’engagement in school and peer relations: A literaturereview. In I Congresso Internacional Envolvimento dos Alunos na Escola: Perspetivas da Psicologia e Educação (pp. 196–211).
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USE OF AFTER-SCHOOL TIMEDurlak, J. A., Weissberg, R. P., & Pachan, M. (2010). A meta‐analysis of a�er‐school programs that seek to promote personal and socialskills in children and adolescents. American Journal of Community Psychology, 45(3-4), 294–309.
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