St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
Learning Plan
Mission *
The mission of St. Vincent de Paul School is to nurture in our students the love of learning and a love of Christ.
Through our own witness to Christ’s teachings, we will challenge each student to strive for personal excellence and explore life’s unlimited possibilities in the
context of our Catholic values.
Motto
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
Catholic Focus
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St. Vincent de Paul School: Catholic Focus
St. Vincent de Paul School is an elementary school of approximately 180 students of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds, from Junior Kindergarten to
Grade Eight. Our school population generally reflects the socio-economic mix found within Mississauga. The surrounding community consists of a
combination of single family dwellings, apartment buildings and townhouses situated in the heart of Mississauga. St. Vincent de Paul School was established
to support parents as they help their children develop the spiritual, religious, moral, academic and physical needs in accordance with the teachings of the
Church. The school community at St. Vincent de Paul School is committed to developing a desire for lifelong learning and recognizing the uniqueness and the
gifts of each individual. Our school is equipped with a gym, stage, library, computer lab, and a literacy room. A PLASP program is in place for parents
requiring a before and after school program for their children.
St. Vincent de Paul School provides a caring school community environment that stresses tolerance and acceptance of others, commitment to our Catholic
faith and high academic standards. We provide a safe and comfortable learning environment where models of Gospel values and Catholic doctrines,
teachings and beliefs are an integral part of the daily life of our school. The St. Vincent de Paul logo depicts the cross, the roots of our faith, centered in the
world, representing our diverse background. Embedded are two silhouettes, a child and an adult, symbolizing the partnership we share in educating our
children, while both point upward, seeking direction from Christ. The school motto, "A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning", reflects a holistic philosophy
where religion and daily life are intertwined. All activities at the school – academic and pastoral work, extracurricular and intra-curricular, prayer and worship,
administration and management – help to prepare our students for their lives, both as Catholics and contributing members in the community.
Our prayer life, liturgical celebrations, the sacraments, our faith and values system form the foundation of our school program. We offer students a wellrounded and value-centered Catholic education to help them make good choices for the future. The curriculum planned and provided in the school is broad,
balanced and relevant to the needs and aspirations of all our students. A wide range of subjects and learning experiences are offered to develop the skills,
abilities and talents of individual students. Accordingly, appropriate assessment procedures are employed regularly to motivate and encourage student
success. To ensure coherence and wholeness, subjects are taught against the background of The Ontario Curriculum, the Gospel values of Jesus Christ and
sound educational practices.
Our prayer life, liturgical celebrations, the sacraments, our faith and values system form the foundation of our school program. We offer students a wellrounded and value-centered Catholic education to help them make good choices for the future. The curriculum planned and provided in the school is broad,
balanced and relevant to the needs and aspirations of all our students. A wide range of subjects and learning experiences are offered to develop the skills,
abilities and talents of individual students. Accordingly, appropriate assessment procedures are employed regularly to motivate and encourage student
success. To ensure coherence and wholeness, subjects are taught against the background of The Ontario Curriculum, the Gospel values of Jesus Christ and
sound educational practices.
Core Principles
Core Principles School Response
Catholicity
1. How does the school community model, celebrate and nourish gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centered programs and services?
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Virtues Program
School Liturgies
Morning Prayers/Announcement
Sacred Space in the school
Displays around the school that reflect the Gospel values
Religion/Family Life Program
Visit from Parish Priest/Family Mass at St. Patrick’s Church
Gospel values are infused in all aspects of curriculum
Catholic Graduate Expectations are embedded into daily program
Learning Environment
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
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Primary Reading:62%
Primary Writing:62%
Primary Mathematics:58%
Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO: Grade 3 reading, writing and math were below the board average. We will focus on differentiated
instruction and the “voice of the Learner”. We will continue to focus on Mathematical strategies, processes and Mathematical Literacy as an overall school
goal.
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
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Junior Reading:85%
Junior Writing:100%
Junior Mathematics:65%
Observations regarding school progress in junior EQAO: The grade 6 reading, writing and math results were significantly above the board average. We will
focus on differentiated instruction and the “voice of the Learner. We will continue to focus on Jr. Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy as an overall school
goal.
3. Describe how the school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning.
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School Volunteers Program
Youth Ambassadors
Community Police Officers
Open House/Curriculum Night
Partnership with neighbouring high school
School Council Fundraising to support school initiatives
Catholic Graduate Expectations
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4. Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners.
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ERW support
Support Services/Consultants, direct interventions
SAT and LNS support in classrooms and with the principal and the SIT
ASD Team; Behaviour team
Staff Meetings: focus on Professional Development, such as Differentiated Instruction, success criteria, descriptive feedback and mathematical
processes
Teaching Learning Cycle cross divisional, focusing on Primary and Junior math, through our collaborative inquiry and back at school days.
Integrated Arts Education with SMART Board technology- continue to use technology to support our Catholic Board Learning Plan.
Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
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Guest Speakers (Diversity related)
School Council Table at Open House
Communication through Newsletters
Welcoming environment (School Sign, displays, presentations,)
Effective use of school website
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaboratives (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By 6 Peel)?
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Community Police Officers
Youth Education Officer
Parks and Recreation Initiatives
Peel Health Programs
Junior Achievement Program
Walking Excursions
Social Justice Team
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Parish-Home-School
1. Comment on how the school promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student success.
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Parish Meetings
Parish Information on website
Sacramental Preparation
Visits from Parish Priests
Support Parish Activities (ShareLife, Food Drive, Christmas Help)
Physical Environment
1. What activities does the school engage in that model and promote good stewardship of resources?
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Recycling Club; ECO School Program
Announcement over the P.A.
Co-Op Programs: Partnership with Feeder Secondary School
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
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Awareness and following of Policies/Procedures
Collaborative approach to allocating funds
Review Monthly Statement
Supply Teacher Budget Tracking Sheet
Establish yearly priorities
Communicate with School Council
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1. By June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support student well- being.
Action Plans
1.1 Develop a Catholic Community of Culture and Caring Action Team (CCCCAT)
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By the June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support collaborative inquiry. Evidence for growth for students will include an
increase in the proportion of students who have demonstrated improvement on the learning skill and work habit of collaboration. Evidence for faculty will include
an increase in the proportion of faculty who are confident to apply knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities.
Action Plans
Building Collaborative Practices
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By 2016, there will be an increase in the successful practices that support transitional grades - FDK to Gr.1; Gr.8 to Gr. 9; grade to grade transitions and
transition of exceptional students.
Action Plans
Pathways and Transitions - Supporting Student Transitions
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support learner through assessment. Evidence of growth for students will include an
increase in the proportion of students who are able to articulate strategies supporting their learning. Evidence for faculty will include a greater proportion of
educators who increased their understanding of assessment for and as learning.
Action Plans
Greater consistency in
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3 Part Lesson including accountable talk
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By the end of the three years, there will be an increase in successful practices that support effective instruction.
Action Plans
Virtues Lived -Knowing the Learner
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
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