OCSB Student Census 2026: Tell Us About Yourself

Every child deserves to feel supported, included, and able to succeed at school. The OCSB Student Census helps us better understand who our students are so we can plan programs, resources, and supports that truly meet their needs.

The survey opens on February 24, 2026.

We invite you to watch this short 2-minute video message from our Director of Education, Mary Donaghy, to learn more about what the census is, how the information is used, and why your participation matters.

Parent Engagement Sessions

We know you may have questions. We invite you to join one of our Parent Engagement Sessions to learn more and ask questions.

Thursday, January 29, 2026, Virtual Session, Sign Up (Noon or 7:00 pm Sessions).
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 6:30 pm, In-Person Session (West), St. Paul High School.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:30 pm, In-Person Session (East), Lester B. Pearson High School.

For the in-person sessions, Multicultural Liaison Officers will be on-site to provide interpretation in Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Tigrinya, helping ensure all families feel welcome and supported. Child-minding will also be available for children who can use the washroom independently.

Key Dates

Opt-out period: February 2 to February 13, 2026. The opt out form will be emailed to parents of K-12 on Monday February 2, 2026.
Survey open: February 24 to March 13, 2026.

Who Completes the Census

Kindergarten to Grade 3: Parents and guardians will receive a survey link by email and complete the census for their child.
Grades 4 to 12: Students will complete the census themselves during class time, with support if needed.

Four Things to know

It is short: The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
It is voluntary: You may skip any question, and you may choose to opt out during the opt-out period.
It is confidential: The census is not anonymous, but individual responses are not shared with teachers or schools.
It helps us plan: Your answers help OCSB understand student needs and improve programs and supports.