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In March 2012, we asked members of the Havergal community—
parents, Old Girls, students, staff and faculty—to participate in
a series of surveys conducted by Lookout Management Inc. At
Havergal, we recognize the importance of having professionally
prepared surveys, which can be systematically collected and
analyzed for feedback as a way to celebrate what we do best and
pre-emptively address areas of concern. The resulting data will
allow us to further refine our strategic priorities and to continually
improve our school. Having also hired Lookout Management Inc. in
2009 to conduct surveys, we
are able to compare our current
findings with the baseline data
collected earlier.
The current surveys measured
satisfaction levels on a variety
of topics specific to each
group and we are pleased
to share the following brief
summary of some of the key
findings.
KEY FINDINGS
FROM THE PARENT SURVEY
• 95% of parents are proud of their association with Havergal and
agree that it has an excellent reputation.
• 85% of parents are well satisfied with Havergal; this represents
an increase from the last survey conducted in 2009.
• 80% of parents agree that Havergal is a strong community that
fosters the qualities of engagement in the world with impact.
• From a list of 25 specific school-life elements: 96% of parents
are satisfied with Havergal’s athletic facilities; 93% with the
academic facilities; 90% with campus security; and 84% with the
clarity of the school’s mission, vision and values.
• When asked to rate Havergal’s contribution to their daughters’
growth: 84% of parents felt that the school instilled a sense
of working collaboratively; 83% felt that it instilled a sense of
respect for others; and 80% felt that it inculcated independent
learning.
• 81% of parents rated Havergal’s approach to teaching and
learning as the key reason for choosing Havergal for their
daughters. The buildings and grounds were the second highest
score in this category, with 73%
of parents agreeing that these
elements were significant in
their choice.
KEY FINDINGS FROM
THE STUDENT SURVEY
• More than 90% of students
believe that Havergal
encourages in them a love
of learning.
• 80% of students believe that the key
hallmark of a Havergal education is an enriched educational
program with rigorous academic standards.
• 91% of students are satisfied with Havergal’s athletic facilities,
followed closely by the academic facilities (89%) and community
partnership activities (80%).
• 55% of students believe that they have knowledge of
environmental sustainability; this highlights the need to
increase student knowledge in this area.
• With respect to their own preparedness across a series of
academic and life skills, students rated themselves as: best
prepared in respect for others (84%); working cooperatively in
a group (75%); and independent learning (74%). Lower scores
went to public speaking (48%) and organizing time effectively
(54%).
• 83% of students report that Havergal was their first choice
among schools. As with the parents, students rate buildings and
grounds (76%) and Havergal’s approach to teaching and learning
(68%) as the top two reasons for choosing Havergal.
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HAVERGAL COLLEGE
The Proud Continuum:
Havergal’s 2012 Survey Results
HAVERGAL COLLEGE