Table 1.

Beyond blue school climate scale.

Subscale	Item	Response
Relationships (10 items)	My teachers are fair in dealing with students	0 (totally disagree) - 4 (totally agree)
	There's at least one teacher or other adult in this school I can talk to if I have a problem
	I feel I can go to my teacher with the things that are on my mind
	In this school, teachers believe all students can learn
	In this school, students' ideas are listened to and valued
	In this school, teachers and students really trust one another
	In this school, teachers treat students with respect
	This school really cares about students as individuals
	Most of my teachers really listen to what I have to say
	I really like most of my teachers at this school
Belonging (8 items)	I feel very different from most other students here
	I can really be myself at this school
	Other students in this school take my opinions seriously
	I am encouraged to express my own views in my class(es)
	Most of the students in my class(es) enjoy being together
	Most of the students in my class(es) are kind and helpful
	Most other students accept me as I am
	I feel I belong at this school
Commitment (4 items)	I try hard in school
	Doing well in school is important to me
	Continuing or completing my education is important to me
	I feel like I am successful in this school
Participation (6 items)	There are lots of chances for students at my school to get involved in sports, clubs and other activities outside class
	Teachers notice when students are doing a good job and let them know about it
	At my school, students have a lot of chances to help decide and plan things like school activities, events and policies
	Student activities at this school offer something for everyone
	Students have a say in decisions affecting them at this school
	Students at this school are encouraged to take part in activities, programs and special events