St Paul s Annual School Report

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1 2014 St Paul s nnual School Report

2 St Paul s School will continue to be a Catholic School Community that nurtures the classroom teaching of Religion and the Religious Life of the school and understands and lives the Good News message of Jesus Christ. Strategic Intents GL STRTEGY CHIEVED N GING URTHER CUS MISSIN ND RELIGIUS EDUCTIN 1.1 Policies, programmes and practices which explicitly articulate the nature and purpose of Catholic schooling, within the broader evangelising mission of the Church. 1.2 religious education curriculum that promotes knowledge, deep understanding and skills about the Catholic and broader Christian tradition. 1.3 cohesive and integrated approach to nurturing and promoting the religious life of the school, the faith formation of students and participation in the worshipping community. 1.4 cohesive and integrated approach for the spiritual formation of staff. 1.5 cohesive and integrated approach for the professional learning of staff in religious education and theology. Ensure all current and new initiatives are reflective of our religious identity as a Catholic school that embraces and supports the ethos and traditions of St Paul and the Sisters of St Joseph, with particular reference to the poor and marginalised. Continue to develop an understanding of the life and charism of St Paul St Paul s east Day. Continue the Mary Mackillop charism by continuing to teach Mary Mackillop units of work and celebrate her east Day. Implement the new RE curriculum by creating a strategic plan Create a strategic approach in consultation with RE PRE to meet regularly with teachers to assist in planning units of work using the new Religion Curriculum in alignment with RLS and school liturgical year Continue using staff meetings to upskill teachers in areas of the curriculum Engage in validation of the school s RE curriculum To integrate each of the elements of the Religious Life f School document into classroom and whole school planning and implementation over a four year span Provide opportunities for St Paul s School to make connections with Parish and local community. Commence a cohesive integrated approach for the spiritual formation of staff Implement and maintain a coordinated strategic approach to the professional learning in RE Review Religious Life of the School document with staff. Principal to speak at Parish Masses twice yearly. Invite all families, especially new families to Playgroup Continue the Catching ire progamme with staff Commence school year with visit to Indigenous Centre at Burleigh Heads Indigenous Spirituality unding the Catching ire Program (2014) Provide funding for teachers to meet with PRE and RE for planning. 1.6 shared understanding of and practical responses to Catholic Social Teaching. To become more intentional in our school s approach to Catholic Social teachings Engage our Community members through ction Learning processes led by our Student Leadership programmes i.e. Social justice Group Caritas undraising venture Investigate opportunities for cts of Service e.g. singing, dancing for local groups. Page 1 of 4

3 St Paul s School will demonstrate students achieving aspirational learning standards with a focus on equity and excellence. LERNING ND TECHING Strategic Intents GL STRTEGY 2.1 Enhanced pedagogical practice that is data-informed and evidence-based. 2.2 Implementation of the ustralian Curriculum within the context of the BCE Learning ramework as a means of realising equity and excellence. 2.3 Improved literacy and numeracy standards. 2.4 Learning and teaching environments are adaptive and responsive to the changing structure of schooling e.g. school based kindergarten and year 7 to secondary. 2.5 Comprehensive whole-school approaches provide pastoral care, protection of students, student behaviour support and foster social and emotional wellbeing. 2.6 Targeted strategies that ensure the identification, monitoring and improved education outcomes for specific diverse student populations. Promote the professional learning of staff to deepen professional knowledge and refine skills. To engage more fully with the ustralian Curriculum in Mathematics. To further embed literacy and numeracy programs to raise standards To provide contemporary learning environments for all students St Paul s To provide student wellbeing programs that are linked to our school vision and mission To continue to have in place a range of proactive and responsive programmes and practices to effectively meet the needs of the diverse community. Utilize the coaching, mentoring, collaborative planning, team teaching to improve pedagogical skills. Use data collection to provide evidence of the impact of teaching and learning has on the learning process and achievement of each student. Plan using achievement standards to move students forward in their progress and achievements Provide opportunities for professional sharing of practice Continue to work with E Maths to improve pedagogical skills and practices Provide professional development for School fficers behavior, literacy, numeracy. Present the vision of learning to staff on January Pupil ree Day. Continual reflection on our practice to plan for the future targeted support, pedagogical practice, efficient use of resources implementation of Read To Learn to facilitate the teaching of Literacy in all curriculum areas. inalise the formation of a school policy on homework. 1/2, 4/56/7 multiage classes.access support cluster BCE Investigate Senior Primary transition process to secondary and what this means for teaching & learning within our school Reflect on present practice and form a new Whole School Police based on Positive Behaviour 4 Learning PB4L using E for support Staff to engage in Non Violent Crisis Intervention workshop Create a targeted, planned approach to meet the needs of new arrivals and students in Band scales 1-4 involving ESL teachers, ESL School fficer and classroom teacher. Provide targeted support for Indigenous students who are not meeting the achievements for their expected level of schooling increased School fficer time, involvement of STIE and classroom teacher 2.8 School leadership teams and classroom teachers have well developed capacities to utilise information, communication and learning technologies to improve L & T Develop leadership and staff capacities in utilization of information, communication and learning technologies. Continue to source ways of increasing hardware and software access for students LIE.Learning Management System.Semester 2 Continue IWB sharing of best practice Page 2 of 4

4 St Paul s School recognises positive relationships provide a foundation for personal, social and community growth. The school will encourage relevant learning practices for all staff that are authentic in meeting the needs of the school community. Strategic Intents GL STRTEGY PRESSINL PRCTICE ND CLLBRTIVE RELTINSHIPS 3.1 Structures, processes and collaboration with clergy and parish bodies to strengthen the shared mission of parish and school. 3.2 Partnerships that provide for consultation and engagement with parents as the primary educators of their children in the mission of the Catholic school. 3.3 comprehensive approach to staff wellbeing and development including professional learning, professional standards, performance management and pastoral care. 3.4 Leadership development and succession planning informed by the mission and purpose of Catholic Education. 3.5 Development of effective professional learning communities both within schools and across the wider BCE community. 3.6 Productive links are forged with professional bodies and institutions, the broader community and government agencies. 3.7 safe, healthy and productive school environment for students, staff and community. 3.8 Consultative and collaborative partnerships are evident among schools and between schools and BCE. Provide the opportunity to meet, discuss and plan with clergy and parish reps Consult and engage with parents regarding the education of our students Implement and maintain a coordinated strategic approach to professional learning Staff to be provided with leadership opportunities To engage with other educators to promote professional learning To engage with broader communities to promote our school or children to feel a sense of belonging and value in sharing their own unique culture within the diverse community. To promote collaborative relationships with BCE and within our community of schools Principal to attend Parish Council meetings Monthly meetings with admin team and PP Continue to engage parents with informal and formal interviews,newsletters, school website, text messages Continue with June Parent Teacher interview evening with translators. Canvass parent body to introduce a Parent Information evening once a term in lieu of monthly P and meetings. Each year level to send Term verview to parents translate if necessary Engage a Community Hub leader to work with families and pre school children Identify staff related goal setting processes that meet school and personal identified needs Set up process to meet professional learning needs of staff through committees and common goal groups Encourage Lead teachers in various curriculum, Catching ire and other areas Identify and encourage staff to adopt acting administration roles as required Staff exposure to new Professional Standards Planning days with cohort teachers and support staff Engage in CTJ process Use of the school website to promote school activities and achievements Publish a Community Partnership Newsletter at least once a term and place on website Invite all stakeholders in the development of a St Paul s boriginal utdoor Learning and Teaching area. Recognition and celebration of significant cultural days e.g Harmony Day and Refugee Week CTJ work with sister schools Invite E s as necessary Page 3 of 4

5 St Paul s School ensures resource planning is aligned with the school strategic renewal plan and its mission and vision with special consideration to the needs of the school community. STRTEGIC RESURCING Strategic Intents GL STRTEGY 4.1 The strategic renewal plan informed by the principle of stewardship directs the allocation of school resources. 4.2 Collaborative processes are in place to develop the budget and to allocate resources. 4.3 The formation and professional learning of staff is clearly evident in budget priorities. 4.4 Resourcing decisions and priorities support financial accessibility for families. 4.5 Information and learning management systems enhance student and staff engagement with learning, teaching and school operations. 4.6 Sustainable environmental practices are embedded into the organisational structure and processes of schools. 4.7 Contemporary learning approaches inform the planning, design and use of facilities. ormulate, monitor and review a school strategic plan To consult with staff and parents in the resourcing of Paul s School To ensure budget priorities meet strategic directions Ensure all families have access to education and resources Embed Information and Learning Management Systems to support learning and teaching ormulate school strategies for 2014 and monitor throughout year Provide funding to support the nnual Plan Identify needs and priorities and allocate resources strategically. Devise a 5 year Maintenance Plan Engage parents in providing feed back for plan llocate school recurrent funding with BCE funds to meet professional learning goals Careful monitoring of all funding sources Provide concessions for families in financial need Support of families through the Community Partnership Programme Staff to engage with Learning Management System.LIE To be a sustainable school Encourage staff engagement with the ustralian Curriculum to present opportunities for sustainable practices Community Centre to assist in developing school sustainable practices Ensure contemporary learning approaches inform the planning, design and use of facilities. Continue to look at ways of resourcing IT Page 4 of 4