DUFFERIN PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Catholic School Improvement Learning Cycle 2018 2019 St Margaret of Scotland MISSION STATEMENT The mission of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Elementary School is to assist each and every one of our school community members to grow in wisdom, caring and courage. We strive, as did our patron saint, to help all become strong and gentle messengers of God s love. It is within our mission to work in partnership with our parents and parish in the formation of children so that our students may draw from the life of Jesus to become contributing members of their families, community and the Catholic Church. We are committed in providing a sound, quality Catholic education in a genuine caring environment where each child may grow to his/her full potential. MOTTO Becoming braver, kinder, wiser. CATHOLIC FOCUS St. Margaret of Scotland elementary school, located at 2266 Council Ring Road, was blessed on November 15, 1998, by Fr. John Facey of St. Francis Assisi Parish. Prior to that, the school had been known as Pierre Laporte Catholic Elementary School; it had opened in 1972 and was the first Catholic elementary school in Erin Mills. The school was renamed when it was rebuilt in 1997 1998. St. Margaret of Scotland was the first Mississauga site for Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board's French Immersion Programme. The very first class of French Immersion students graduated in 2016. St. Margaret of Scotland currently has a student population of 620 students with approximately half being enrolled in the French Immersion Programme. In support of the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board's Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle, St. Margaret of Scotland is further committed to: Deepening the understanding, appreciation and practice of the Catholic Christian lifestyle, with Jesus as role model; Aligning a school-wide approach to Catholicity, whereby all educational practices are implemented through a Catholic lens; Developing students who are fully alive in Christ, not only in terms of knowledge and skills, but in terms of values, attitudes and actions.
As a diverse educational community responding to God's call, [Insert School Name Here] fosters and nourishes an inclusive atmosphere rooted in tradition and scripture while: Being authentic witnesses to our Catholic Faith; Being responsible stewards of God's grace in the world; Respecting human dignity; Modelling all learners after Jesus, as ministers of compassion CATHOLICITY DUFFERIN PEEL S STRATEGIC SYSTEM PLAN CORE PRIORITIES How does the school community model, celebrate and nourish gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centered programs and services? Cultivate and develop apostolic outreach to emphasize Christian discipleship through virtue toward our local, provincial and international communities in the pursuit of joy. Morning / Afternoon Prayer School Masses at St. Francis of Assisi Liturgical in-school celebrations Faith Assemblies led by students Connection with church for students to practice sacraments Adoration Lectio Divina Choir Rosary Apostolate Participation in outreach programs (i.e., food drives, Terry Fox, Christmas baskets, ShareLife, etc.) Volunteer opportunities with our Faith Ambassadors, and other student led projects to serve others CATHOLIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Summary of the school's most recent (2017-2018) EQAO Primary Assessment Performance Reading Writing Mathematics Insert 79% age of students at or above Provincial Standard Insert 68% age of students at or above Provincial Standard Insert 61% age of students at or above Provincial Standard Summary of the school's most recent (2017-2018) EQAO Junior Assessment Performance Reading Writing Mathematics Insert 88% age of students at or above Provincial Standard Insert 75% age of students at or above Provincial Standard Insert 42% age of students at or above Provincial Standard Describe how the school fosters the achievement, well-being and continuous development of all through a caring, safe and inclusive environment.
*create positive learning environments that promote student engagement and a sense of belonging (bully awareness campaign, mindfulness) *highlight students talents and interests (athletics, clubs, academic competitions) *student leadership opportunities (Athletics, Youth Faith Ambassadors, PALs, Little Buddy/Big Buddy Reading) *work with community partners (Junior Achievement, RAID program, Peel Police Youth Education) CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT How does the school demonstrate that it values the involvement of community through partnerships and collaboration? *Community and collaborative involvement with Neighbourhood Policing Unit, Youth Education Officers, Peel Regional Health Nurse, Traffic Safety Council and access to Public Library and Community/Recreation Centres (Swim to Survive) *School access by various groups through permit use * Walk on Wednesday / Marchons le mercredi (to school) *Open House/Community Barbeque early in the year to encourage parent/school communication *Girls' Day In/Boys' Day In *Family Math Night *Weekly EBlast, Twitter, continuous update of the webpage *Quarterly newsletters developed by Catholic School Council and distributed to all parents *Regular updates of school website (posting Weekly Blast, parent letters, board communications, etc.) *Liaising with ErinOak, CCAC, Community Living to support at risk students *Liaising with the Mississauga Library to promote literacy *Partnerships with secondary schools, colleges, and universities *Partnership with the Mississauga Beast Hockey Team *Performances by school choir at Credit Valley Hospital and Erin Mills Nursing Home PARISH HOME SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS Describe how the school demonstrates strong partnerships and collaboration among Parish, Home and School that are based on mutual respect rooted in our lived Catholic Faith. *Opening and Closing Masses at the Parish with the community *Inviting parents to the school for Advent and Christmas Mass *First Communion in partnership with St Francis of Assisi Parish *Reconciliation in partnership with St Francis of Assisi Parish
*Confirmation in partnership with St Francis of Assisi Parish *Christmas Open House followed by Mass STEWARDSHIP OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Describe how the school is committed to healthy and safe learning and working environments that enhance well-being, engagement and achievement. *Development of responsive classrooms *Focus on well-being and math *Investment in literacy materials that are engaging and responsive to the needs of the learners in the school *Healthy School Committee (Public Health Nurse, Staff, Students) TECHNOLOGY How is the school committed to a responsible approach in addressing the technology needs of our learners in a global context? *Support students in becoming Digital Citizens in the 21st Century who model the Gospel values when using technology *Smart Boards in every classroom and the library, one cart with 30 I-Pads, one cart with 30 Chromebooks, one cart with 60 laptops, at least one desktop computer in every classroom and a lab of seven in the library, and five I- Pads and five desktop computers for Special Education use with additional software and APPS through SEA claims *students have access to the DP Cloud, e-portfolios and My Blueprint *Support for teachers to access in-school and out-of-school Professional Development *WIFI is provided throughout the school SACREDNESS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT How does the school encourage the respectful and sustainable environmental practices of reducing, reusing and recycling? *Participation in the ECO school initiative which includes an extremely active ECO schools team (staff and students) *Earth Day activities *Recycling program facilitated by Eco Team
*Recycling of paper, computer cartridges *Creation of an outdoor space with trees and logs *Walk to School Wednesday/Marchons le mercredi *Tree planting in the local community in partnership with the City of Mississauga *Earth Rangers Battery Blitz *Region of Peel Waste Reduction presentations