The overall sentiment of the responses from our SHARP survey was positive.

• How do you feel at school?

Most students expressed feelings of happiness, excitement, and satisfaction with their school experience.  A significant number of students mentioned the importance of friends and social interactions. This also demonstrates a sense of belonging and comfort at school, which contributes to their positive feelings.

A few students mentioned that the workload is manageable and not too hard, contributing to their positive school experience

• Tell me something you know about SHARP.

The most frequently mentioned values were ‘Helpful’, ‘Respectful’, and ‘Safe’.  Many students talked about the importance of being respectful, kind and always listening to the teacher. The students generally understand and value the principles of SHARP, although there are some areas during structured and non-structured time that could be addressed.  Staff will also need to focus a bit more on 'Accountability' and 'Positive' which were values that weren't brought up in the answers.

• What do you do when you feel angry or upset at school?

We revealed several common strategies that students use to manage their emotions at school. 

1. 5 Finger Breathing: This technique is mentioned frequently 
2. Seeking Help: Many students mentioned seeking help from a teacher or a friend when they’re upset. 
3. Self-Soothing: Some students mentioned self-soothing strategies like reading feelings books, playing by themselves, or watching other kids play. These activities can provide a distraction and help students calm down.
4. Physical Responses: Some students mentioned physical responses to anger or upset feelings, such as crossing their arms or walking away. These strategies help express their feelings non-verbally or removing themselves from a stressful situation.
5. Uncertainty: A few students do not know what to do when they feel angry or upset.

Overall, these responses show a range of emotional management strategies, from breathing exercises to seeking social support to self-soothing activities. It’s clear that these students are learning valuable skills to navigate their emotions in a school setting. However, the responses also suggest that some students may still be unsure about how to handle these feelings, indicating an area for potential further support and instruction. Keep in mind that there were only a small group of students surveys in each class.