All Saints Separate School
Learning Plan
Mission *
It is the mission of All Saints Catholic School:
To challenge students to:
Develop as independent thinkers who are engaged in lifelong learning and the pursuit of excellence in reaching their full spiritual, academic and physical
potential.
Acquire and demonstrate basic skills and attitudes that equip them for the future.
Grow in an understanding of Roman Catholic teachings and traditions, and to incorporate these into their everyday life.
By providing an environment:
Where we grow and learn within the context of a co-operative, community team of the Family, School and Church.
That is nurturing and safe, where the Christian ideals of mutual trust, responsibility, equality and respect for all are encouraged.
Motto
“Dare to Learn! Dare to Dream! All Saints Building Roads to the Future.”
Catholic Focus
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All Saints Catholic School Focus
All Saints Separate School, which is in West Mississauga at 4105 Colonial Drive, opened in September 1988 and was blessed on October 1, 1989.
Its name celebrates the multi-faceted nature of the community, from which it draws approximately 347 students.
All Saints School celebrated 25 years of excellence in Catholic Education on October 1, 2013.
The school motto is “Dare to Learn! Dare to Dream! All Saints Building Roads to the Future.” In the school logo, “The ‘C’ is the largest letter, emphasizing our
Catholicity and mission as Catholic educators and students,” said the designer. “The other letters are wrapped around the two arms of the cross, in a sense,
enfolded or protected by the arms.”
All Saints Elementary has been part of the St. Ignatius Loyola Parish community since its beginning. The school has a long history of participating in faith
activities and social justice initiatives, including the Canadian Food for Children charitable organization and " Hats Off 2 Kidz " Walkathon, in support of cancer
research at the Hospital for Sick Children. Other endeavours include: various food drives, donations and other activities for the Eden Community Food Bank,
the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Share Life. The school is also committed to supporting the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, through
generating both funds and awareness in the community and beyond.
Our students come to us with a variety of strengths and needs, with their Catholic faith as our common bond. Our prayer life, liturgical celebrations, Virtues
assemblies, the Sacraments, and our faith and values system form the foundation of our school program. The curriculum 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 within the context of The Ontario Curriculum, Gospel values and sound educational practices.
In support of the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board's Catholic Board Learning Plan, All Saints Catholic School 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, All Saints Catholic School 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 and service.
Core Principles
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Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
The diverse Catholic community is reflected in our Catholic School Council. At All Saints, all members of the community are welcome, respected and valued.
All community members are invited to attend Catholic School Council meetings. Our Catholic School Council is representative of the diverse nature of our
community.
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaboratives (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By
6 Peel)?
The All Saints School team builds and sustains community partnerships. Sharon Hobin, our school Trustee, is a well respected, caring, and dedicated student
/ parent advocate who actively supports the All Saints Catholic School community.
We have strong partnerships with Peel Health, who supports our school community in several school initiatives , i.e. P.A.LS , Grade Seven Girls " I am
Beautiful Day ", Gr. Seven Boys, " T.E.A.M. Day ", and Nutrition initiatives.
We also have a strong relationship with our Neighbourhood Policing Unit, who supports our community by interacting with students in and out of the
classroom. We continue to nourish our relationship with before and after school programs such as PLASP, and with our Daycare Centre. We also continue to
support partnerships with Dr. Simone's Canadian Food For Children Warehouse, Chalice, Covenant House and the Eden Community Food bank, as our
school community seeks to support those in need.
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.
The All Saints School-Home-Parish partnership is a fundamental component of school success. At All Saints, we are actively engaged with St. Ignatius
Loyola parish through our school liturgies, classroom visits by the parish clergy, and the collaborative sacramental preparation of students by our school staff,
the parish and parents. Strong communication exists between the school, home and parish which is clearly outlined in the school’s pastoral plan.
Physical Environment
1. What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
The All Saints School Community engages in several activities to promote good stewardship of resources. As a school community, our ECO Team,
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comprised of students and staff, promotes our full participation in a school-wide Recycling Program, Lights Out Campaign, Litter Less Lunches, "Goos Bins"
for recycled paper, and the overall promotion of an eco-friendly environment. We also continue to support our community members in need, as we engage in
food drives and social justice activities.
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
All Saints School continues to be financially accountable and transparent by adhering to board guidelines and expectations in this area.
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?
The All Saints School community models, celebrates and nourishes gospel values on a daily basis. Gospel values are integrated and infused into all teaching
and learning as we continually follow the example of Jesus. We foster spiritual development in the image of Christ through daily prayer, classroom and
school-wide liturgical celebrations, and through our virtues education program. In addition, social justice opportunities are provided throughout the school year
organized by staff and student leaders, including food drives for the Eden Food Bank, Share Life initiatives, and numerous opportunities to support the work
of Chalice,Covenant House, Dr. Simone and the Canadian Food For Children Warehouse.
Learning Environment
Summary of the school's most recent (2014-2015) EQAO Primary Assessment Performance
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Reading
Writing
Mathematics
75% of students at or above Provincial Standard
91% of students at or above Provincial Standard
68% of students at or above Provincial Standard
Summary of the school's most recent (2014-2015) EQAO Junior Assessment Performance
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Reading
Writing
Mathematics
79% of students at or above Provincial Standard
82% of students at or above Provincial Standard
64% of students at or above Provincial Standard
3. Describe how the school community supports and provide opportunities for life-long learning.
All Saints School students, staff and parents are provided with numerous opportunities for life-long learning.
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Students, in the rich environment of learning at the school.
Staff, through job-embedded and just-in-time professional learning.
Parents, through opportunities such as workshops at Catholic School Council meetings (i.e.,Homework Help), curriculum evenings and volunteer
opportunities (All Star Volunteer Reading Coaches).
The school community is also provided with information in school newsletters, via our electronic messaging to the community and through the school website
- all focused on learning for all community members.
4. Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all
learners.
The All Saints School Community is committed to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners. We believe
that all students can learn, progress and achieve. We use a variety of data to continuously monitor learning, to inform instruction and assessment and
determine our next steps. We differentiate instruction and assessment in response to student strengths, needs and prior learning and we also respond to
individual student learning needs through a strong team approach.
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students indicating they will feel accepted by students in the school, as demonstrated by the
School Climate Survey results.
Action Plans
Active listening and practicing Virtues by inviting the voice of all students
Bullying Prevention
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students who have demonstrated improvement on the learning skill and work habit of
collaboration.
Action Plans
Building Collaborative Practices through Inquiry
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students who have demonstrated improvement on the learning skill and work habit of selfregulation.
Action Plans
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students able to articulate strategies supporting their learning, as demonstrated by perceptual
data survey results,e.g. EQAO Questionnaire.
Action Plans
Knowing the Learner Through Assessment
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students improving their EQAO achievement level between assessment years.
Action Plans
Responding Through Effective Instruction
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
High
Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
Low
Not Assigned
Not Assigned
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