Bishop Francis Allen School
Learning Plan
Mission *
Our school is the first community, after the family, in which our students participate.
It is intended to help them develop the self-discipline, attitudes, values and skills to enable them to become productive confident and responsible individuals
in the various communities they will join on their journeys.
A community learning together, it also provides the adult members, parents, teachers and others, with opportunities to improve their parenting and their
teaching; thus we grow in understanding and appreciation of Christian meaning as we journey together towards the ultimate community in Communion of
Saints in Christ.
At Bishop Francis Allen School, with Jesus as our guide, we are companions on the journey – students, staff, parish and parents. We emphasize a Catholic
environment, the nurturing of self worth, self-discipline and respect for others.
Motto
‘Respect, Cooperation, Excellence, Service’
Catholic Focus
Bishop Francis Allen School is an elementary school of approximately 350 students, of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds, from Junior Kindergarten to
Grade 8. The surrounding community consists of single family homes and high-density apartment buildings located in the City of Brampton. Our student
population over the past years has seen a significant increase in English Language Learner Students (ELL).
For more than 25 years, Bishop Francis Allen has been a beacon for Catholic Education in the area. Catholic Education, rooted in Christ, is called to a unique
way of seeing and interacting with our world. Through the examples of our master teacher, Christ, we take our calling to “reach out into the deep” and “be
community” for others seriously. Our Catholic view of academics, spiritual and moral development, sacramental preparation, prayer, discipline, and
community, challenge us to use our learning for the benefits of others. We are called to be Christ for others.
At Bishop Francis Allen School our commitment to academic excellence is a shared responsibility. As a Staff and Catholic School Council, we work hard
bringing together students, parents, teachers, pastoral team, trustees and other partners to form a Catholic community in the service of the spiritual,
intellectual, physical and emotional needs of students in our care.
Our students come to us with a variety of strengths and needs, with their Catholic faith as their common bond. Our prayer life, liturgical celebrations, 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.
Core Principles
Catholicity
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1. The Bishop Francis Allen school community models, celebrates and nourishes gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centred programs
and services.
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Virtues Education Program
Masses, Liturgies, Celebrations and Sacramental Celebrations
Sacred Space in all classrooms and common areas
Youth Faith Ambassadors/ Youth Taking Action
School Adult Faith Ambassador Program
Social Justice Projects, ShareLife, Stewardship activities, Food Drives, Terry Fox Run, Christmas Family Hampers, Mitten Trees,
School Faculty Community Response Team
School Open House Family BBQ
Welcoming and providing assistance to new families to Canada through the school Social Worker/ Settlement Worker
Learning Environment
1. Bishop Francis Allen school most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
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Primary Reading: 66%
Primary Writing: 85%
Primary Mathematics: 85%
Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO: Data results indicate that Grade 3 students scored lowered in Reading, from the previous
year. However, in Writing and Mathematics scores remained the same from the previous year. Areas of focus continue to be in both Literacy &
Numeracy.
2. Bishop Francis Allen school's most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
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Junior Reading: 68%
Junior Writing: 71%
Junior Mathematics: 24%
Observations regarding school progress in junior EQAO: Data results indicate that Grade 6 students scored scored lower in Reading and Writing from
the previous year. Mathematic achievement continues to be lower than the provincial standard. Areas of focus continue to be in both Literacy &
Numeracy.
3. The Bishop Francis Allen School community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning.
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Secondary School student volunteers - Community Hours
Co-op student placements from secondary school
Teacher Placement from various Faculties Of Education
ECE student placement from various Colleges/Universities
School promotes Homework Help and Homework On Line Program
Big Brother, Big Sister Mentor Program, Girl's Circle(Game On), PCC Collaborative Parent Workshops
Teachers in our school continue to be life long learners, acting as role models by attending in-services, courses and workshops
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Artists in the School Presentations – to foster the development of life skills beyond the classroom
Scientist in the School Programs for all grades to support Curriculum engagement and support for authentic, real world connections
Peel Police School Programs, Peel Health, Snack/Breakfast Program (Breakfast for Kids)
Our Special Education model values and promotes inclusion of all students
4. The Bishop Francis Allen School community demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of
all learners.
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Use of assessment data to identify strengths/weakness with a focus on knowing the learner and precision teaching
Guided Reading/ Guided Practice Programming to support all learners
PLC (Professional Learning Communities)
Participate in K-2 Math Inquiry to understand pedagogical documentation and play
Participate in Junior Math Networks to consolidate 3 Part Math Instruction
Participate in Grade 7-9 Transitional Math Networks and Science Literacy Network.
Promotion of Growth Mind-set School Inquiry with intentional teaching and student voice with SWST
Differentiated Instruction is occurring in all classrooms
SMART Board /IPAD technology is used to enhance program delivery
Common Grade Level Planning amongst all Divisions has been implemented
Continued Professional Development for all Faculty
Guest Speakers at Faculty Meetings
Collaboration with Special Assignment Teacher SAT
Student generated Anchor Charts /CO-Created Learning Goals and Success Criteria
Community Engagement
1. The Bishop Francis Allen school community ensures that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community.
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Continued partnership with St. Mary’s Parish
Invitations to attend Catholic School Council Meetings and Workshops
Christmas Family Hamper Drive
Student Subsidy of Field trips to support the inclusion of all students
Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School Council is open to all parents and faculty
2. The Bishop Francis Allen school team builds and sustains community partnerships and collaboratives (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By 6 Peel)
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Collaboration with St. Mary’s Parish
Collaboration and transition planning with Cardinal Leger Secondary School and other local high schools
Students attend Peel Safety Village, Stephanie's Place
Community Police Officers, Crossing Guards, Family BBQ
Christmas Family Advent Mass /Parent Engagement Evening
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Peel Health Nurse
RAID
Continued collaboration and open dialogue with our co-terminus secondary school, Brampton Centennial High School
PEEL Police Youth Education Program
St. Louise Outreach
Participation in Catholic Women's League and Knight of Columbus Student Events
Parish-Home-School
1. The Bishop Francis Allen school community promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of
student success.
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Pastoral visits for confessions and mass
Participation in EDGE youth program with St. Mary's Youth Faith Minister
Consistent communication with home
Sharing St. Mary Parish news
Provided announcements for the Parish over the PA system
Inviting school community to participate and support St. Mary Parish events
Encourage all parents to be part of Sacramental Preparation
Include special events in newsletters
Physical Environment
1. The Bishop Francis Allen school community engages in activities that model and promote good stewardship of resources.
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Recycling Program (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle)
Bishop Francis Allen has attained Eco-Schools Certification- Silver
Promote respect for all resources
Participation in care for all resources/equipment
Litterless Lunches are encouraged throughout Healthy Foods Committee
LOL (lights out lunches) implemented as School Wide Initiative/Boomerang Wednesday
Care to overall school environment
Attention to health and safety concerns
2. The Bishop Francis Allen school community demonstrates financial accountability by ensuring that funds are collected and expensed by the school in
compliance with all Board protocols.
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Annual Budgets reviewed monthly
Fundraising activities are determined in consultation with the Catholic School Council and are reported upon as per Board protocols
Purposeful spending in support of the Catholic School Learning Plan
Social Justice and Community fundraising
Charitable donations to community and outreach program wherever possible
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Prompt attention to health and safety reports and response to acts of vandalism
Students are encouraged to be responsible stewards of all school learning materials
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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 that they feel accepted by students in the school, as demonstrated by the
CCCC School Climate Survey results.
Action Plans
Bullying Awareness - Descriptive review of CCCC Survey and bully prevention and intervention programs at the school.
Bullying Prevention
Continue to implement programs and strategies that foster inclusion, self-esteem, confidence and acceptance in our Catholic School Community (SEF 2.5)
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of educators who apply knowledge gained through professional learning, as demonstrated in the
feedback on Catholic Board Learning Plan.
Action Plans
To cultivate a professional learning environment that promotes dialogue about "Big Ideas" in curriculum and how to implement instructional pratices that
engage students and lead to deeper understanding (SEF 2.2)
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 skills and work habits of selfregulation.
Action Plans
Ensure students, parents and educators understand the full range of program pathways, options and supports that are available (SEF 5.3)
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 in the EQAO
questionnaire.
Action Plans
Students are exlicitly taught to monitor, improve and communicate their learning. (SEF 1.5)
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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 levels between assessment years.
Action Plans
Provide opportunities for students to deepen their learning through authentic, relevant and meaningful student inquiry. (SEF 4.4)
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
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Short-term
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