St Cecilia s Catholic School, Wyong Strategic Plan and Annual School Improvement Plans (SIP)
Contents Page A. Strategic Plan 1 B. School Profile 2 C. Strategic Plan Overview 3-5 D. Annual School Improvement Plan 6 E. Annual School Improvement Plan Overview 7 F. Annual School Improvement Plan <Year 1> 8-14 G. Annual School Improvement Plan Evaluation <Year 1> 15 H. Annual School Improvement Plan <Year 2> I. Annual School Improvement Plan Evaluation <Year 2> J. Annual School Improvement Plan <Year 3> K. Annual School Improvement Plan Evaluation <Year 3>
Strategic Plan 2013-2015 St Cecilia s Catholic School Wyong Date Date (revision 1) Date (revision 2) Date (revision 3) Principal s endorsement Consultant s endorsement Strategic Plan; Page 1
School Profile for St Cecilia s Catholic School, Wyong Vision What do we believe is the purpose of our school? Values What are our core values? Context What is important about our environment at this point in time? What are the influences that will impact on our school community into the future? The community of St Cecilia s Catholic Primary School is committed to: - educating children in the knowledge and traditions of the Catholic Faith - leading children to a commitment to following Jesus - nurturing a welcoming, caring and inclusive community - providing quality education fostering a love of learning - valuing the needs of each child - empowering children to contribute positively to the school and wider community Our Mission is to educate members of our community about themselves, others and their environment through the Catholic faith incorporating the values of: RESPECT I am important, I will care for myself. Others are important, I will care for others. Our School is important; I will care for our environment. CO- OPERATION I will work with others to achieve a common goal. SAFETY I will keep myself safe. I will keep others safe. I will keep our school safe. LEARNING I am responsible for my learning & I will be proud of my achievements. I will respect the learning of others & I will be proud of others achievements. I will help create a positive learning environment Enrolment trends becoming more consistent. New priests and ideals influencing the Catholic Life and Mission. Lack of Financial stability from State and Federal Government changes and low socio- economic area. Increase in Students with disabilities both diagnosed and those with high needs. Strategic Plan (School Profile); Page 2
Strategic Plan Overview for St Cecilia s Catholic School, Wyong Time frame: 2013-2015 Priority Area Strategic Goal(s) Year of Plan Annual Goal Key Improvement Strategies Catholic Mission To strengthen the catholic mission and identity of the school community. Year 1 To increase opportunities for the members of the school community to experience their faith; Staff Build capacity of staff through targeted Professional Learning Catholic mission & identity (Synod, Mission Services) Experiences of faith provided in a variety of ways (knowledge, social justice) Parent / Parish Reviewing parent engagement opportunities Parent engagement in faith formation opportunities. Parents confident in partnership in terms of faith, knowledge, practice, catholic mission & identity Build the relationship, linking with the classrooms, parish & wider diocese (e.g. fortnightly morning tea with toddlers) Parent prayer.living a prayerful life as a response to the mission articulate integrating faith & life recognise it in all we do Students Explore opportunities for different ways of praying. Provide opportunities for active student engagement in religious celebrations Embed Examen as a chosen form of prayer Catholic Mission & Identity??? Year 2 To improve student learning outcomes in RE. Religious Education, Assessment, programming Strengthening teacher knowledge and use of RE modules Teacher confidence in use of modules. Strategic Plan (Overview); Page 3
Background knowledge of modules & programming, student engagement in RE & liturgy Year 3 To explore opportunities for integration of faith and life. 100 year celebrations Learning & Teaching To strengthen pedagogical practices to improve student outcomes. Year 1 To improve student outcomes in reading and writing K- 6. To identify student strengths and needs in maths. Build capacity of staff through professional learning to develop consistent understanding of literacy practices. (Inclusive of specific strategies, assessment, analysis of data, tracking and programming). Improve point of need teaching in maths by exploring diagnostic assessment and programming (assessment..) Explore to idea of Professional Learning communities. Strategically resource (e.g. selection & purchase of literacy and numeracy resources; use of people, time, budget, use of stage meetings, collaborative planning, review of current structures) Year 2 To continue to improve student outcomes in literacy. To improve student outcomes in maths (e.g. with a focus on place value) Development and continued refinement of Professional Learning teams to focus on ensuring that students learn, a culture of collaboration and a focus on results! To focus on the Numeracy strand and develop consistency of practice and intervention across the school. Year 3 To consolidate student literacy outcomes. To improve student outcomes in maths (e.g. with a focus on the identified area of need) To be confident in the teaching practice of literacy and numeracy and have a deep knowledge of the processes used to ensure all children receive appropriate assistance. Pastoral Care To improve student well- being through the implementation of Kidsmatter. Year 1 To explore the well- being needs of students, staff and parents Gather & analyse data to inform the whole school approach to well- being using Kidsmatter component 1 positive school community. Build capacity of staff through professional learningto Strategic Plan (Overview); Page 4
Year 2 Year 3 To improve the well- being needs of students To improve the well- being needs of staff, parents and identified students. understand the Kidsmatter framework & how it supports student well- being. Implement Kidsmatter component 2. Kidsmatter Component 3 & 4. Identify & support students who have particular mental health needs Other (optional; school- determined) Year 1 Align Teacher appraisal, teacher development & professional practice to teacher professional learning plans. Implementation of National Curriculum English/Maths 2013-14 Year 2 Year 3 Implementation of National Curriculum Science and Technology 100 years Centenary School Celebrations Implementation of National Curriculum History This plan has been developed in consultation with: Paul Toomey(Principal), Todd Vane- Tempest (AP), Brett Perkins (REC), Bernadette Taylor (Co- ord.), Anne Marie Norton (Co- ord.), Cherie Murray (Co- ord.), Frances Reynolds (Consultant), Rosemary Vellar (Ed. Officer), Christine Rheinberger (Ed. Officer), Staff of St. Cecilia s, Wyong (2012) Strategic Plan (Overview); Page 5
Annual School Improvement Plan (SIP) 2013 St Cecilia s, Wyong Principal s endorsement Consultant s endorsement Date Date (revision 1) Date (revision 2) Date (revision 3) Annual School Improvement Plan; Page 6
Annual School Improvement Plan Overview for St Cecilia s Catholic School, Wyong 2013 Priority Area Strategic Goal Annual goal One- year target(s) Catholic Mission To strengthen the catholic mission and identity of the school community. To increase opportunities for the members of the school community to experience their faith; By the end of 2013: All children will play an active role at least 2 times in religious celebrations throughout the school year. Increase the number of parents who participate in liturgical celebrations and faith formation opportunities. Create a baseline through monitoring opportunities undertaken by parents. Learning and Teaching To strengthen pedagogical practices to improve student outcomes. To improve student outcomes in reading and writing K- 6. To identify student strengths and needs in maths. By the end of 2013: (* excluding children with academic IEP.) 100% of children will reach diocesan benchmarks in reading until they are at level 30 or IPI school benchmarks.* Have 80% of students in the top 6 stanines of PAT Reading Assessment by the end of 2013.* Have 80% of students in the top 6 stanines of PAT Maths Assessment by the end of 2013.* Have all children in the average, above average or superior achievement bands for the Dalwood Spelling test by the end of 2013.* Establish baseline data with specific narrative writing tasks based on NAPLAN marking schedule. Achieve a level of improvement from beginning of year to end of year tests. To implement Professional Learning Teams to support learning, collaborative culture and improved student results. Pastoral Care To improve student well- being through the implementation of Kidsmatter. To explore the well- being needs of students, staff and parents By the end of 2013: The KM survey will establish base line data to identify the needs of students, staff and parents. Develop a KM parent team. SET Data from PBL survey to show signs of improvement. Other (optional; school- determined) To begin implementation of National Curriculum Maths and English - Implementation By the end of 2013: Teachers will feel confident in teaching to the new maths and English curriculums. Annual School Improvement Plan (Overview); Page 7
SIP Domain Plan Domain: Catholic Mission SIP calendar year: 2013 Indicators Children and parents more involved in Religious Celebrations. The development of stronger and more meaningful Parish/Parent/School relationships. Strategic Goal Annual Goal Target(s) To strengthen the catholic mission and identity of the school community. To increase opportunities for the members of the school community to experience their faith. By the end of 2013: All children will play an active role at least 2 times in religious celebrations throughout the school year. Increase the number of parents who participate in liturgical celebrations and faith formation opportunities. Background data: What is the rationale for the goal(s) and targets? What is the student baseline data? All students have a checklist to confirm participation and number of attendees of parents at faith building opportunities will be kept so to create some baseline data. Resourcing: How much time, money and staffing is needed? More volunteers to assist with the building of relationships. Continued support of the staff, led by the REC to provide opportunities to nurture the Parish/Parent/School relationships. Key Improvement Strategies: What will we do? When? Who is responsible? What? When? Who? Indicators of progress What will you expect to see? What will be the impact on teacher practice? What will be the impact on student learning? Ongoing Monitoring What do you see in relation to improved teacher practice and student learning? How do you know? Insert the date of each reflection. Staff Build capacity of staff through targeted Professional Learning. Catholic mission & identity (Synod, Mission Services) Experiences of faith provided in a variety of ways (knowledge, social justice) Term 3 REC, Education Officer Mission Services Principal Staff participating in a PD opportunities where they are able to share their own faith story. Staff playing a key role to encourage students to live their faith through action and involvement. SDD which we continue to empower the staff to feel comfortable in leading the children to be able to share their faith in a confident manner. Opportunities to share faith in staff prayer, Ministry for teachers and RE study. Annual School Improvement Plan (Overview); Page 8
Parent / Parish Reviewing parent engagement opportunities Parent engagement in faith formation opportunities. Parents confident in partnership in terms of faith, knowledge, practice, catholic mission & identity Build the relationship, linking with the classrooms, parish & wider diocese (e.g. fortnightly morning tea with toddlers) Parent prayer.living a prayerful life as a response to the mission articulate integrating faith & life recognise it in all we do. Term 1 Term 1 Terms 2-4 Terms 2-4 Terms 3-4 REC REC REC and Virginia Ryan REC and Virginia Ryan Survey parents and staff about engagement in faith formation opportunities. Create a timeline of opportunities throughout the year where parents are provided with opportunities to experience their faith. Parents joining together to experience the community through social opportunities, faith- sharing events and combined parish- school initiatives, such as a homework prayer focus. Adopting a strong parent group to help initiate, promote and lead specific programs in the school community Further support of the children s faith by the parents as they increase the knowledge and confidence about their faith. Parents taking up opportunities to participate in social opportunities, faith- sharing events and combined parish- school initiatives. Students Explore opportunities for different ways of praying. Provide opportunities for active student engagement in religious celebrations Embed Examen as a chosen form of prayer Terms 1-4 Terms 1-4 Terms 1-4 REC & Classroom teachers Classroom teachers Classroom teachers Students joining in a variety of formal and informal prayers in classroom settings. Students participating in religious celebrations. Children able to identify and list the important stages of the Examen prayer. Students becoming more in touch with their faith through prayer. All students playing an active role in Religious celebrations over the year. Children s confidence increasing as they are able to identify and list the important stages of the Examen prayer. Annual School Improvement Plan (Overview); Page 9
SIP Domain Plan Domain: Learning & Teaching SIP calendar year: 2013 Indicators The development of Professional Learning Teams to support learning, collaborative culture and improved student results. Improved student results from a variety of across the grade formative assessments. Consistency in Literacy blocks across the school. Strategic Goal Annual Goal Target(s) To strengthen pedagogical practices to improve student outcomes. To improve student outcomes in reading and writing K- 6. To identify student strengths and needs in maths. By the end of 2013: 100% of children will reach diocesan benchmarks in reading until they are at level 30 or IPI school benchmarks.* Have 80% of students in the top 5 stanines of PAT Reading Assessment by the end of 2013.* Have 80% of students in the top 5 stanines of PAT Maths Assessment by the end of 2013.* Have all children in the average, above average or superior achievement bands for the Dalwood Spelling test by the end of 2013.* Establish baseline data with specific narrative writing tasks based on NAPLAN marking schedule. Achieve a level of improvement from beginning of year to end of year tests. (* excluding children with academic IEP.) Background data: What is the rationale for the goal(s) and targets? What is the student baseline data? The implementation and analysis of data and the tools we are to use. Use of specific assessment tools will be finalised after trialling some new methods next year. Resourcing: How much time, money and staffing is needed? Approximately 3 days per year per classroom teacher. A re- organisation of RFF and support time. Use of LSA to organise the assessment and organisation of such. Annual School Improvement Plan (Domain Plan); Page 10
Key Improvement Strategies: What will we do? When? Who is responsible? What? When? Who? Indicators of progress What will you expect to see? What will be the impact on teacher practice? What will be the impact on student learning? Ongoing Monitoring What do you see in relation to improved teacher practice and student learning? How do you know? Insert the date of each reflection. Professional Learning of the staff with new assessment tools. Implementation of the assessment items and analysing these in partnership with grade partner and Co- ordinator. Development of Professional Learning Teams analysing results and determining strategies to implement to close the gap. Term One Term 1, 2, 3 & 4 Term 1, 2, 3 & 4 Education Co- ordinator & LSA Data Support person. PLT & LSA Data Support person. PLT & LSA Data Support person. The tools being used correctly. The effective use of data analysis. The identification and agreement of specific targets. Results being analysed, interpreted and inferences made by Professional Learning Community (PLCs). Grade teachers with Principal, LST and Stage Co- ordinator. Specific content being targeted on a needs base, specific students being targeted and the implementation of innovative management strategies to deal with these needs. Once a term each grade s teachers will meet with Principal, LST and Co- ordinator (PLC) to discuss individual children and strategies to improve learning. Further opportunities for PLTs to join together to identify ways in which children s learning can improve. Data Wall results. Innovative management strategies. Grade teachers working more collaboratively. Development of common formative assessments in each grade. Development of SMART goals in each grade. Continuing to demand consistent practice in Literacy Blocks. Term 1, 2, 3 & 4 AP and class teachers Continued support and provision of PD with Education Officer support, stage meetings etc. Common literacy blocks and use of effective spelling strategies throughout the school. Promoting common teaching practice in Spelling. Term 1, 2, 3 & 4 AP & class Teachers Improvement in Spelling assessments and also Writing assessments. Determining areas of focus required in Mathematics through analysis of PAT Maths and NAPLAN results. Term 1 & 4 Maths Co- ordinator& LSA Data Support person. Deep analysis of results from across the grade tests. Agree on common targets for each child in each subject. Each term Grade partners Goals and targets being reached, stretched and children being supported Annual School Improvement Plan (Domain Plan); Page 11
to reach specific targets. Build capacity of staff through professional learning to develop consistent understanding of literacy practices. (Inclusive of specific strategies, assessment, analysis of data, tracking and programming). Term 1, 2, 3 & 4 Principal AP Continued support and provision of PD with Education Officer support, stage meetings etc. More confident teachers in Literacy and willingness to share knowledge and be appraised. Improve point of need teaching in maths by exploring diagnostic assessment and programming (assessment..) Term 1 & 4 Maths Co- ordinator Selected students to be given Diagnostic Maths interviews to provide deeper knowledge of strengths and areas of improvement needed for each child. Further use of tests to determine point of need teaching. Strategically resource (e.g. selection & purchase of literacy and numeracy resources; use of people, time, budget, use of stage meetings, collaborative planning, review of current structures) Term 1, 2, 3 & 4 Principal AP Determine the practical resources required for the support of staff to provide quality instruction. Suitable resources being used. Annual School Improvement Plan (Domain Plan); Page 12
SIP Domain Plan Domain: Pastoral Care SIP calendar year: 2013 Indicators Strategic Goal Annual Goal Target(s) To improve student well- being through the implementation of Kidsmatter. To explore the well- being needs of students, staff and parents By the end of 2013: The KM survey will establish base line data to identify the needs of students, staff and parents. Development of a Kidsmatter parent team. Background data: What is the rationale for the goal(s) and targets? What is the student baseline data? PBL SET Data. A more determined focus to be placed upon learning to take the emphasis off behaviour concerns. Resourcing: How much time, money and staffing is needed? A commitment to the Kidsmatter program and the appointment of a 1 point co- ordinator to the role. A budget set aside for Launch day and the purchasing of resources and the development of a parent team meeting. Key Improvement Strategies: What will we do? When? Who is responsible? What? When? Who? Indicators of progress What will you expect to see? What will be the impact on teacher practice? What will be the impact on student learning? Ongoing Monitoring What do you see in relation to improved teacher practice and student learning? How do you know? Insert the date of each reflection. Professional Learning for Staff Members Term 4 (2012) Term 1 Pastoral Care Co- ordinator Staff meetings and SDD providing staff with an in- depth knowledge of the program and how it relates to all that is presently being achieved in the school. Staff utilising the Kidsmatter approach in the school. Sharing of the Kids Matter program with the students. Term 1/2 Pastoral Care Co- ordinator Term 1 set a launch day. Children could wear a red or yellow T- shirt to symbolise kidsmatter. Take whole school photo making the kidsmatter using the 2 different coloured shirts?? Press invited, parents invited and a celebration. Start the day in groups (either class or peer support??) working on SEL/ PDH activities. Annual School Improvement Plan (Domain Plan); Page 13
Children decorate a picture of themselves (or take a photo of every child) and use these pictures as a display to promote belonging at St Cecilia s. Arrange these pictures in the shape of a light/ candle Let Your Light Shine in a prominent position within the school. Children are given a Kidsmatter wrist band. Teachers are given a lanyan. Sharing of the Kids Matter program with parent body. Term 1 Pastoral Care Co- ordinator Invite parents to visit and have a picnic lunch with children on Launch Day. Have display tables promoting different things that happen at St Cecilia s (eg P&F, working bees, Peer support, something in literacy, Go maths etc.) that parents to look at and get information. Parental involvement and parents asking questions regarding Kidsmatter. In the morning while the children are working on their SEL/ PDH activities arrange a Kidsmatter information session for parents morning tea supplied. Gather & analyse data to inform the whole school approach to well- being using Kidsmatter component 1 positive school community. Term 3-4 Pastoral Care Co- ordinator Newsletter inserts, flyers sent home reflective of areas of need. Parent Information sessions Improved data from initial surveys to follow- up surveys of each component. Build capacity of staff through professional learning to understand the Kidsmatter framework & how it supports student well- being. Terms 1-4 Pastoral Care Co- ordinator Staff Meeting briefings, possible SDD if needed. Kidsmatter teams Staff involvement and questioning of the program. Kidsmatter Parent support team development Terms 3-4 Pastoral Care Co- ordinator Call for volunteers to form a parent support team and outline roles and descriptions. Development of a team. Training and snippets in newsletter planting seeds and introducing the Kidsmatter concept. Term 4 (2012) Leadership team and Kidsmatter team Newsletter snippets, drip feeding school community about Kidsmatter. Publicity in newsletters and around the school. Continue to maintain data collection, processes and framework of PBL Terms 1-4 PBL Team Parent Info. Sessions and staff meetings and reviews. Continual analysis of PBL data to track student. Annual School Improvement Plan (Domain Plan); Page 14
Domain: <insert domain> Evaluation SIP calendar year: <year> What progress did you make on the achievement of the set goal(s) and targets? What can the school name as a strengthin this SIP year? What evidence indicates that this is a strength? What are the questions coming from this data? What are the challenges and/or opportunities arising from this data? Future Directions for continued school improvement What do you want to sustain or transform? (Consideration should be given to the key improvement strategies). Future Directions where to next year What could be named as the annual SIP goals and targets for the following year from this self- evaluation? Annual Goals next year Annual Targets next year Annual School Improvement Plan (Evaluation); Page 15