ST MATTHEW'S PRIMARY SCHOOL STRATEGIC RENEWAL PLAN and ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2012-2015
STRATEGIC RENEWAL PLAN and ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2012-2015 Priority 1: Mission & Religious Education BCE STRAGEGY GOAL STRATEGY 2012 2013 2014 2015 1.2 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.1 A religious education curriculum supported by training of staff, that promotes knowledge, deep understanding and skills about the Catholic and broader Christian tradition. 1.2 A validated school RE program 1 Provide opportunities that support Training for staff which encourages greater understanding of knowledge, strategies and skills of the new BCE Religious Education Curriculum. To work with staff and BCE support personnel to formulate a school program Introductory training for teachers. Implementatio n of some of the new RE draft curriculum resources and ideas into year level programs. Trialling of draft curriculum material and an inquiry based learning approach Review and consolidate RE Curriculum Implementation Team Correlate and formalise School Religion Program in preparation for External Validation APRE to purchase resources to support this process APRE and SIT will attend appropriate professional training APRE and SIT will work with staff to develop units of work APRE to purchase resources to Ongoing staff training delivered by APRE and external consultants APRE and SIT will present program for validation
support this process 1.1 1.6 1.3 1.4 1.3 An evangelising mission within St Matthew s community that supports the nature and purpose of Catholic schooling, promoting outreach and social justice programs in the local and global context. 1.4 Support of the Catholic and broader Christian faith and spiritual development 1 Encourage community understanding and participation in outreach and social justice programs such as Caritas, St Vincent de Paul, and Catholic Mission. 2 Review and reflect on the teaching and learning of Religious Education in the classroom. 3 Development awareness of traditional Indigenous culture and spirituality 1 Provide St Matthew s community to Guests at assemblies e.g. Trish Ryan, Socktober, SVdP EO-RE to staff meeting Guests at assemblies e.g. Trish Ryan, Socktober, SVdP Introduce Mini- Vinnies Year 7 Social Justice Unit Guests at assemblies, Socktober, SVdP Year 7 Social Justice Unit Support local schools in the purchase of resources to assist families in need (eg St Paul s refugee famiies) Continue Mini-Vinnies Develop RAP Aboriginal artist in classes Consult with Ngutana-Lui staff Use symbol of Rainstick to focus meditative prayer Phase 1 Spirit Fire Whole staff training with Year 2 Catching Fire Construction of garden reflecting Encourage class visits with staff at Ngutana Lui. Year 3 Catching Fire Form school prayer teams to
of St Matthew s community, nurturing and promoting the religious life of the school, and faith formation of students and staff participate in Catholic rituals and liturgical celebrations that support the faith and spiritual development of all. 2 Strengthen community understanding of the charism of St Matthew and our Josephite traditions. 3 Continuing to developing strong parish-school relationships St Matthew s Day celebrations Invite Mary MacKillop Foundation Travelling Sisters Robyn Moore Staff training with Greg Sunter Redevelop Mary MacKillop Memorial Garden Establish a positive relationship with our new Parish Priest Prepare for a positive, joyfilled Archbishop s visit Support the parish in assuming responsibility for the Sacramental Program Indigenous Heritage Create meaningful interaction with the Garden Celebration of the school s 30th anniversary Support parish in the implementation of new Sacramental Program Additional Parish-School Masses in Terms 3 & 4 develop staff prayer relevant events in the school year. Purchase religious artwork of St Matthew for use in school liturgies/celebrat ions.
STRATEGIC RENEWAL PLAN and ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2012-2015 Priority 2: Learning & Teaching BCE STRAGEGY GOAL STRATEGY 2012 2013 2014 2015 2.4 2.1 Learning and teaching environments to respond to the changing structure of schooling 1 Continue to provide training and practice in using Student Reporting Systems (SRS) 2 Investigate the options regarding post-2014 enrolments 3 Provide training teachers wanting to transition to secondary school teaching 4. Provide leadership Year 6 students Continued training in use of SRS School Board discussions Seek expressions of interest Whole community ratification of Board decision Finalisation of building plans and financial arrangements Support staff PD Modify SRS template to reflect Australian Curriculum Continued support of teachers engaged in Sharing of Practice (transition to secondary) Reflection day Inclusion in leadership roles student Review SRS template with regards to new curriculum areas.
2.8 2.2 Advanced capacities to utilise ICLT to improve learning and teaching 2.5 2.3 Whole-school approaches to the provision of pastoral care, student protection and student behaviour support that foster social and emotional wellbeing 1 Continue to provide training and practice in interactive whiteboard technologies 2 Engage and orient staff and students in new digital technologies 1 Develop the role of Student Wellbeing Teacher 2 Engage in staff training in Positive Behaviour for Training for new staff Familiarisation with LMS Introduce Mindstorm robotics program Implement and trial new role Green Zone training for PB4L Formation and training of LIFE team Consolidate Mindstorm robotics program Refine role and include role holder in Learning Support Team Yellow Zone training for council, house captains Canberra Trip Graduation ceremony Investigate training for relief staff to facilitate continuity. Whole-staff familiarisation with LIFE Learning Student workshops Opportunities for sharing LIFE practices Continue to support the role of Student Wellbeing Teacher Submission for Pastoral Care Worker Yellow Zone training Monitor new staff training requirements. Opportunities to plan units of work in LIFE 2 Parent information session on LIFE 2 Restructure support roles from 2014 to cater for 2015 circumstances Review PB4L committee and
2.2 2.4 Effective and efficient implementation of the Australian Curriculum within the context of the BCE Learning Framework Learning 3 Implement a Positive Behaviour for Learning Plan 1 Provide training in consultation with relevant BCE staff 2 Engage in implementation of Australian Curriculum committee Review CARE expectation and make these explicit Develop expectations and introduce explicit teaching strategies Introduce School Mascot Plan and report in English, Maths using the Australian Curriculum BCE consultants to committee Green Zone training for selected staff Use BCE Behaviour Support System to record and track data Update Student Behaviour Policy Kathy Harris workshops (Science) Helen Hennessy workshop (History) Become familiar with the Australian History curriculum CST to lead staff PD Consolidate Green Zone training for selected staff Red Zone training for PB4L Committee Continue to ensure practices conform to School Policy Introduce CARE Crusaders Investigate KidsMatter Weekly Student Support Team meetings Engage with BCE Geography and Citizenship Consolidate History Science Maths and English Initial investigation of The Arts & HPE organise required personnel and training Continue weekly Student Support Team meetings Engage with The Arts and HPE Consolidate Geography and Citizenship
2.1 2.3 2.6 2.5 Improved literacy and numeracy standards for our diverse student population through data-informed, evidence-based pedagogy and targeted strategies 1 Broaden our use of available tools for student assessment and data collection 2 Extract data from existing data bases (e.g. BI) to assist with the targeting of deliver PD Become familiarisation and implementation of Australian Science curriculum Implement Upper school Literacy Block Doorway to Practical Literacy Staff training on NAPLAN Implementatio n of School-wide Science curriculum At each yearlevel teachers to adopt special responsibility for a curriculum area and to share knowledge with colleagues Refine Upper school Literacy Block & include Numeracy P-3 With national partnership funding for reading, implement strategies to assist teachers to foster sustainable reading practices Ensure timetabling and training schedule allows for Review Upper school Literacy & Numeracy Block P-7 With national partnership funding for reading, implement strategies to assist teachers to foster sustainable reading practices Extend Reading Eggs to middle and upper primary Engage BCE personnel to ensure timetabling and Use data to assess the effectiveness of Literacy and Numeracy programs in the Upper School. Review Reading Eggs data Engage with the Lighthouse Reading Strategy for reading comprehension, in conjunction with Cath Grealy. (Snr Edu Officer Curriculum) Continue to raise staff awareness of available tools
resources and the development of Education Adjustment Plans 3 Provide teachers to share and model effective pedagogy with colleagues approach to NAPLAN preparation Record and track ICAS competition data to ensure gifted and talented programs are up to date and serving student needs Set aside time at staff meeting for sharing good practice sufficient teachers to regularly assess student progress and use this data to adjust teaching programs during the term training schedule allows for sufficient teachers to regularly assess student progress, using e.g. BI Tool, and use this data to adjust teaching programs BCE consultant to work with staff on the effective use of Achievement Standards Explore options that allow for sharing of good practice (BI..)and training opportunities Monitor teacher usage of tools Consolidation of the use of Achievement Standards for staff, with particular reference to the English Curriculum. Timetable sharing of practice for staff
BCE STRATEGY 3.5 3.6 3.1 An effective professional learning community that engages with professional bodies and institutions within the broader community STRATEGIC RENEWAL PLAN and ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2012-2015 Priority 3: Professional Practice & Collaborative Partnerships GOAL STRATEGY 2012 2013 2014 2015 1 Engage Allow External consultative and opportunity for consultants to collaborative staff to develop include: Kathy processes with staff goals that Harris (Science), through regular staff support the Helen Hennessy meetings, School Renewal (History) professional learning Plan opportunities and goal setting processes. External consultants to include: Helen Hennessy (Geography) Allow opportunity for staff to develop goals that support the School Renewal Plan External consultants to include: Tammy McCarthy (Professional Goal-Setting) External consultants to include The Arts (Katie Poli) and HPE Allow opportunity for staff to develop goals that support the School Renewal Plan Continue professional goal setting practices and monitoring of these 3.1 3.2 3.8 3.2 Professional and collaborative partnerships that 2 Provide staff to engage in collaborative planning days. 1 Engage consultative and collaborative Ongoing Ongoing Review efficacy of half-day planning Schedule regular meetings Principal and Develop a positive relationship with Admin team to meet twice each term with Parish Review planning practices
promote engagement with parish bodies, the parent community as primary educators, staff and the wider community in the mission of the Catholic School. 3.4 3.3 Leadership development and succession planning informed by the mission and purpose of Catholic Education. 3.7 3.4 A safe, healthy and productive school environment for students, staff and processes with School Board, P & F, and Parish at regular meetings. 2 Provide relevant stakeholders to develop and review the school renewal plan and annual goals. 1 Provide opportunities to support staff to take on leadership roles within the school. 2 Support staff who wish to engage in leadership training and who wish to familiarise themselves with varied roles in the school. 1 Develop effective and manageable WHS policies and practices Parish Administrator Involve P&F in Annual review process Involve ET6 teachers as leaders in Annual review process Look within the school for people to fill acting roles new Parish Priest Involve ET6 teachers as leaders in Annual review process Priest Present Renewal Plan and Goals to Board and parents through P&F. Publish Plan online Involve ET6 teachers as leaders in Annual review process Ongoing Ongoing Provide office staff to learn elements of each other s roles Appoint new WHSO Facilitate training for WHSO Continue to support WHSO in role Ongoing Ongoing Involve ET6 teachers as leaders in Annual review process Ongoing
community. 2 Facilitate and promote Student safety programs 3 Incorporate student safety programs in classroom teaching and learning supported by training and resources for teachers. 4 Support teachers to maximise learning all students including those with challenging behaviour. Introduce Playground Buddy system Bravehearts to address P-4 Care Cards New role Student Support Teacher Develop explicit classroom lessons on playground safety Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training Review Student Welfare Teacher role Care Cards Review CARE strategy (PB4L) Care Cards Promotion of PB4L strategies in weekly newsletter Review and, if necessary, refine safety lessons Align School Behaviour Support Policy with PB4L Essential Skills for Classroom Management Refine office referral system Engage external consultant (e.g. Life Without Barriers) to provide training for staff Lunchtime programs Support meetings with Admin, STIE & classroom teachers Ongoing Continue to facilitate lunchtime support for students Ongoing
3.3 3.5 To provide professional learning that supports staff wellbeing and development 1 Develop a focus on Performance Management based on the AITSL processes Formalise existing Goal Setting processes Develop a culture that support Peer Observation Engage with BCE consultants to maximise benefits to staff of Performance Management Continue to support peer observation program
STRATEGIC RENEWAL PLAN and ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2012-2015 Priority 4: Strategic Resourcing BCE STRATEGY GOAL STRATEGY 2012 2013 2014 2015 4.5 4.7 4.1 Information, communication and technology that enhances student and staff engagement with learning, teaching and school operations. 1 Annual review and implementation of the St Matthew's ICLT plan. ICLT Audit Provide ipads Prep-2 Redistribute laptops in Upper Primary Purchase appropriate apps Investigate purchase of Mathletics cost benefit analysis Purchase additional laptops for staff Review new programs to support learning 4.1 4.2 Strategies to maintain future enrolments. 2 To ensure ongoing funding to resource and manage ICLT. 1 Annually review projected changes and fluctuations in school population. 2 Explore options to maintain future enrolments following the move of Year 7 to secondary in 2015. Review Enrolment Policy Board and community discussion Increase budget for ICLT in light of reduced BCE funding Expedite enrolment process to take advantage of waiting list Continued planning and consultation for extra Prep Finalise financial arrangement for construction of additional classroom Maintain adequate budget for ICLT Review class sizes Investigate necessary budget for ICLT update requirements Advertising campaign to promote Catholic enrolments Continue monitoring of class sizes
4.2 4.3 4.4 4.3 School budget supports the school priorities as outlined in the school renewal plan. 4.6 4.4 Planned maintenance of plant & equipment and for sustainable environmental practices and processes. 1 Collaborate with staff to ensure that resources purchased support curriculum initiatives and priorities. 2 Provide financial support for families in need. 3 Training for staff is budgeted according to school priorities, school renewal plan and staff goals. 4 Provide suitable facilities to accommodate staff and student/family services. 1 Review ongoing recycling and sustainability practices. 2 Promote a sustainable school environment through curriculum planning and whole school activities. Ongoing no specific action Individual interviews with applicants for fee relief Ongoing no specific action Provide financial support for families in need. Ongoing Provide financial support for families in need. Ongoing Ongoing Allow sufficient funds to support staff goals Provide financial support for families in need. Ongoing Relocate and refurbish uniform shop. Relocation and refurbishment of Guidance Counsellor s Office. Establishment of office for Pastoral Care Worker. Review practices Investigate means of reducing rubbish (packaging) Involve Year Six leaders in sustainability practices (reducing rubbish) Ongoing Ongoing Investigate curriculum links in new R Ed curriculum and other subject areas Re-evaluate composting of fruit and vegetable scraps and garden bed
3 Plan for progressive replacement of classroom furniture and for ongoing maintenance Repainting (all classrooms and common areas) Re-carpeting (all classrooms) New desks(yrs Prep, 2,3) Chairs (Yrs Prep, 1, 2, 3)