St. Basil Catholic Elementary School
Learning Plan
Mission *
St. Basil Catholic Elementary School
In striving to attain eternal happiness for the greater glory of God, the St. Basil Catholic School community celebrates each child’s spiritual growth, promotes
academic excellence and lifelong learning, places high regard on the respect and dignity of every individual and works for social justice and equity to
maximize the potential of every person.
Motto
"Living, Loving, Learning."
Catholic Focus
St. Basil Catholic School is located in the Dixie/Rathburn area of Mississauga. The school is in its 33rd year, having celebrated 25 years of Catholic education
in the Spring of 2007. The school includes a main building and an attached port-a-pac.. Our school serves 265 students, of diverse social and ethnic
backgrounds, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 and has a staff of 25 including teachers, Educational Resource Workers, secretarial, custodial personnel,
lunch supervisors and an administrator.
St. Basil Catholic School is committed to Catholic education as outlined in the mission statement of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Our
students come to us with a variety of strengths and needs, with our Catholic faith as our common bond. Our prayer life, liturgical celebrations, the
sacraments, and our faith and values systems form the foundation of our school program. We provide a 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 school motto, “Living, Loving, Learning”, and our mission
statement, reflect our commitment to nurture the whole child to strive for personal growth and lifelong learning. Staff, the pastoral team, and our parent
community work collaboratively to help students understand and accept the challenges and joys of walking in the footsteps of Jesus. Together, we welcome
all within our community and reach out to others outside of our community, accepting each person as a child of God.
During 2015-2016 literacy and numeracy, along with Catholicity, continue to be the focus for our school. Emphasis is placed on providing a comprehensive
program that involves our students in a variety of reading, writing, listening, oral communication, and media experiences across the curriculum. Computers
are an integral part of the curriculum and support students in the area of mathematics, research and word processing skills. Staff members are continuously
involved in professional development opportunities which enhance their knowledge as they strive to use exemplary teaching practices to facilitate meeting
Ontario curriculum expectations with their students. Our faith values are infused in our day to day activities at school. Whether in the playground or in the
classrooms, we are always conscious of the fact that we are a Catholic school first and foremost, so that in our dealings with one another, we strive to reflect
Jesus’ face to those we encounter.
Core Principles
In striving to attain eternal happiness for the greater glory of God, the St. Basil Catholic School community celebrates each child’s spiritual growth, promotes
academic excellence and lifelong learning, places high regard on the respect and dignity of every individual and works for social justice and equity to
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maximize the potential of every person.
Catholicity
1. How does the school community model, celebrate and nourish gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centred programs and services?
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School, classroom and staff liturgies
Monthly Virtue assemblies
Preparation for / Celebration of Sacraments
Virtue Displays
Gospel values and virtues highlighted in school/classroom newsletters
Youth Faith Ambassador gatherings and activities
Social Justice activities
Daily interactions with all members of school community, including staff, teachers, students, administrators and parents as authentic witnesses to our
Catholic faith, Rosary Apostolate, United way/Share Life
Learning Environment
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
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Primary Reading: 70%
Primary Writing: 70%
Primary Mathematics:44%
Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO:
Results in reading and writing demonstrate sustained progress over time, remaining above board achievement levels There is a decrease in
mathematics.
Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
Junior Reading: 91%
Junior Writing: 96%
Junior Mathematics: 61%
Observations regarding school progress in junior EQAO:
Results demonstrate an increase in reading, writing and in mathematics.
Our school will continue to provide a balanced literacy program at all levels. This year our focus is on the 3- part lesson and inquiry based learning in
all divisions and teachers will be participating in professional learning teams within the school.
3. Describe how the school community supports and provide opportunities for life-long learning.
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Teachers participate in Teaching-Learning Cycle sessions facilitated by division at the school and through Programme Department .
Ongoing communication(student/teacher/home) to effectvely monitor student learning
School Council has meaningful role in supporting learning and achievement
School and community build partnerships to enhance and support learning opportunities (ie.Region of Peel Health, Peel Regional Police, Family
Literacy Evenings, Welcome to Kindergarten)
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Capacity growth on Professional Activity Day
Student Leadership through Athletic Leadership, Student Council, Youth Faith Ambassadors
4. Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners.
Active participation of teachers in the Teaching – Learning Cycle and through commitment to Guided practice.
Involvement and collaboration with Special Assignment Teacher, ERW CYW, Social work
Budget allocation to additional resources in Literacy rooms
Teachers’ use of resources in Literacy rooms to support classroom programs (i.e. Guided Reading, Shared Reading)
Cyclical analysis of Data (EQAO, KAP, PM, CASI) to identify strengths/needs
Professional Development – staff meetings, division, grade level meetings
Continue Integrated Arts/Smarboard technology
Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
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Catholic School Council actively engages in seven monthly meetings with a number of elected and non-elected parents who attend. School Council is
well represented by two staff members.
School Council members attend and speak at Open House, and invitational evening sessions.
Council organizes a number of fundraising events such as QSP, Sale of cookies, dances.
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaboratives (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By
Peel)?
Region of Peel Health Nurse involved in PALS training, Welcome to Kindergarten and parent evenings
Peel Regional Police presentations to all grade levels
Partnership with City of Mississauga
PLASP, Family Literacy Center, Retirement home visit by choir, Co-op student placements, Teacher candidate placements
Through the efforts of School Council and school administrators parents are encouraged and actively engaged in a wide number of volunteer positions
within the school, offering remedial assistance in class, Central Text Room, on excursions, coaching, and major fundraising initiatives.
School access to various groups through permit use
Youth Faith Ambassadors support Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul and Good Shepherd Centre, Salvation Army
PALS, Girls and boys Retreat evenings, NPU officers, Co-op students, Teacher Candidates from University.
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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Attend Sts. Martha & Mary Parish meetings, parish events included in school newsletters
Triad partnership-parish, home, and school-work together to encourage and support faith-based curriculum, through prayer, liturgy, sacraments, moral
justice, and scripture.
Continue to support Social Justice Projects and various needs within our school/parish community (i.e.food drives, ShareLife fundraising)
Physical Environment
1. What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
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Facilitate school-wide recycling program, ECO school invovlement
Electronic communication of school events and school newsletters
Provide litterless yard and encourage reduction of consumable packing in lunches.
School Participation in Earth Day activities
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
Budget expenditures reflective of school goals and sound decision-making practices
Collaborative approach to allocating funds for school needs
Administrator responsible for multi-year planning and financial scrutiny to promote learning opportunities and acquisition of resources over time.
Maintain a balanced and sustainable budget
Support fundraising efforts initiated by the Catholic School Council
Close monitoring of staff absences
Budget tracking in conjunction with secretarial staff, School Council
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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 reporting that they have felt accepted at St. Basill as evidenced by the CCCC climate
survey results.
Action Plans
Working at preventative measures to ensure well-being
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of educators that intend to apply knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities and
the school wide collaborative inquiry, as evidenced through selected data sources (student achievement data, exit tickets from teachers)
Action Plans
Collaborative Inquiry Process
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 as evidenced through report card data.
Action Plans
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of educators who have increased their understanding and communication of assessment for and as
learning,as a result of professional learning opportunities as evidenced through professional feedback.
Action Plans
Increase understanding of common assessments, for and as learning.
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students achieving a level 3 or 4 on the EQAO assessments.
Action Plans
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
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Short-term
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