St. Edmund Campion Secondary School
Learning Plan
Mission *
We share our sense of mission with our patron, St. Edmund Campion. We believe that each member of
our community is “named, called and chosen” to be a responsible and committed member of our
community.
It is the mission of our school community to form and nurture young people who:
Live out and publicly profess the Catholic faith.
Preach and live the Gospel with courage and conviction.
Speak out and act against injustice.
Model the qualities of compassion, courage, service, and peace.
We, at St. Edmund Campion, make it our mission to:
Form a compassionate and welcoming community.
Be attentive to God’s will for us and to answer the call to service.
Carry the burdens of formation and ministry with joy and hope.
Plant and maintain the seeds of faith and responsible Catholic living.
Motto
NAMED, CALLED, CHOSEN
Catholic Focus
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Catholic Focus
The St. Edmund Campion Secondary School community believes that the Catholic faith, as expressed through Gospel values, is the driving force in the
school’s community of learners, which includes four key groups: school, the parish, home and community. St. Edmund strives to be a Christ-centred school
community in which all may work and learn in a supportive, inclusive, meaningful, and respectful environment. Within the context of an authentic Catholic
learning community, St. Edmund Campion Secondary School strives “…to provide students with the opportunity to realize their potential and develop into
highly skilled, knowledgeable, caring citizens who contribute to society.”
St. Edmund is further committed to:
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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 graduates who are fully alive in Christ
encouraging unique approaches to support system priorities and the principal strands of faith education: prayer and liturgy; sacramentality; morality
and justice; and scripture and church.
As a diverse educational community responding to God’s call, St. Edmund Campion Secondary School fosters and nourishes an inclusive atmosphere rooted
in tradition and scripture. St. Edmund Campion is committed to the guiding principles of Learning for All: K-12 and to Dufferin-Peel’s Equity and Inclusive
Education Policy
(developed in accordance with the provincial Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy), while:
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being authentic witnesses to our Catholic faith;
being responsible stewards of God’s grace in the world;
respecting human dignity; and,
modeling all learners after Jesus, as ministers of compassion and service.
To strengthen its Catholic identity, St. Edmund Campion Secondary School will continue to develop opportunities for faith formation of students and staff,
together with an educational program which strives to integrate Dufferin-Peel's fundamental beliefs and values into all of its endeavours.
Core Principles
Core Principles
The Catholic School Learning Plan (CSLP) has been aligned with the Catholic Board Learning Plan to address the board’s five core principles of: Catholicity;
Learning Environment; Community Engagement; Parish-Home-School; and Physical Environment. In order to set the local school context with respect to the
five core principles.
Local School Response to the Dufferin-Peel Five Core Principles:
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Catholicity
The school community models, celebrates and nourishes gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centred programs and services.
We model Gospel values in all that we do and in our daily interactions with the students, staff and community.
Examples of how Gospel values are infused in the life of our school are:
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Catholic Code of Conduct
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
Youth for Christ Leaders
Daily prayer and reflections
Liturgies
Chaplaincy Team Initiatives
Faith Ambassadors
Grade level Retreats
Boys & Girls Night In
Safe School’s Action Team
Educational Leadership Course
Students Leading Students Group
Me to We Initiatives
Breakfast of Champions
Catholic Education Week events
Breakfast Club
Teen mentoring through Big Brother and Big Sister
WECARE & UCARE
Games Club
Social Justice Projects
Community Outreach: Food Drives, Knight’s Table, March for Life, Dr. Simone, Shirt Off Your Back, Homeless Mission, Peru Project, Christmas
Hampers, Campion Community Christmas, Campion Alternative Trick or Treat, Blankets for Babies
Learning Environment
1. The school’s most recent EQAO Grade 9 mathematics assessment performance.
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Grade 9 Academic Mathematics: 90%
Grade 9 Applied Mathematics: 78%
Observations regarding school progress in Grade 9 EQAO: We are very pleased with the strong results in our EQAO Math in both the Academic and
Applied streams. We are involved in a Ministry math project that will assist us in improving the Applied student EQAO
2. The school’s most recent Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) performance.
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OSSLT results for First-Time Eligible Students: 79%
OSSLT results for Previously Eligible (P.E.) Students: 49%
Of all P.E. students, those who participated fully in the assessment: 57 students= 48%
Of all P.E. students, those who were absent: 13 students = 11%
Of all P.E. students, those who were deferred: 1 student = 1%
Of all P.E. students, those who completed the literacy requirement through the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC): 49 students =
41%
Of all P.E. students, those who successfully achieved the required skills established by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test: 106 = 89%
Observations regarding school progress on the OSSLT: We continue to make Literacy a priority and review our plan in an effort to increase our score
this year. Increasing the pass rate of our previously eligible students continues to be a challenge. We will continue to offer additional supports through
Student Success Initiatives, weekly literacy days for grades 9 & 10 students, support from the Program Department, increased use of technology
(TextHelp and Desire2Learn e-learning platform) to improve overall literacy skills and a literacy blitz prior to the March test.
3. The school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning.
We will continue to encourage all students to be life-long learners by providing them with:
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Authentic learning experiences i.e. co-and extracurricular programs, social justice and community outreach initiatives
Exposure to the arts, music and technology
Healthy active living opportunities outside course curriculum
Motivational speakers who are examples of life-long learners
Leadership Opportunities
Information on a variety of post-secondary options
In the classroom, teachers use positive feedback and encouragement to encourage students to strive for excellence. Teachers also share in their experiences
of being life-long learners with their students. We will continue to encourage all staff to be life-long learners by encouraging them to participate in:
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Staff Professional Development
Leadership Opportunities
Conference Funding opportunities
Faith Development Days
The school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners.
We encourage our teachers to be reflective practitioners. We continue to provide our staff with professional development opportunities to ensure that they
have the necessary skills to offer the best possible instruction to our students. In the school, many teachers share their expertise by participating on the
following learning teams and initiatives:
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Literacy Team
Numeracy Team
Catholic School Improvement Team
Transitions Team
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The use of myBlueprint to help design education pathways and career planning.
Program Council
Subject Council
Department Heads Retreat
Collaborative Inquiry Teams
Technology Committee
In addition to classroom support, students are offered supports and recognition through:
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Experiential Learning Opportunities
Positive Feedback
Alternative Education Programs
Co-op Programs
Safe Schools Program
ELL supports
Newcomer Program
ARD Support
Student Success Initiatives; Credit Recovery; Credit Rescue
Technology in the Classroom
Website, e-mail and Auto-Dialer to update and inform school community
Literacy & Numeracy Initiatives and Supports
Academic Awards
Breakfast of Champions
Virtues Program
Extra Help Programs through Lunch Periods and Student Success Initiatives
Non-Profit, Sports, Arts and Culture, Hospitality SHSMs
Community Engagement
Our school community ensures that Catholic School Councils reflects the diverse Catholic community.
All members of our community are invited to be part of our School Council. Parents/guardians on the School Council are very supportive of the school and
actively participate in the many activities that take place both during the school day and after school. They:
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Attend regular school council meetings
Share information re. school community events through emails and in the Parish
Receive information via auto dialer and school website
Attend workshops and share strategies
The school team builds, values and sustains community partnerships and affiliations. We have established excellent partnerships with our:
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Cooperative Education Partners
Campion/Feeder Schools’ Transition Committee
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Community Outreach Initiatives: Food Drives, Knight’s Table, Dr. Simone, Christmas Hampers, Campion Community Christmas, Campion Alternative
Trick or Treat
Dufferin Child and Family Services Connections
Families Through: Parent Information Nights - Feeder School Open house, AP Night, Post-Secondary Night,
PCC, Cassie Campbell Community Centre, Peel Health, Dr. Simone, Knight’s Table, SHSM Advisory Committees
Parish-Home-School
The school promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student success.
We believe that it takes a village to educate a child and at St. Edmund Campion the village consists of the parish, school, home and community. Our parish
priests, families and community members are welcomed into our school. Below are some example of how our school promotes the engagement and active
participation of the parish, home and school:
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Guardian Angels Parish priest visits the school, celebrates mass, visits the classes
Pastoral Plans developed in collaboration with the Parish Team and shared with the community
Harmony Movement
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Grade 8 Parents Night
Awards Night
Community workshops offered at the school
Graduation
Culture fest Celebration
Campion Community Christmas and Alternative Trick or Treat
Retreats
Feed the Hungry in Toronto, Canadian Food For Children (Dr. Simone)
Big Brother and Big Sister Mentorship Program
Physical Environment
The school creates an environment that models and promote good stewardship of resources:
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We are a Green school
We reduce, reuse and recycle whenever possible
Peace Garden
Earth Day, Community Clean-up Initiatives
School Recycling Program
Social justice opportunities for student involvement across grades
Attention to site safety
Promotion of a clean and healthy environment
Prompt attention to acts of vandalism
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The school demonstrates financial responsibility:
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Establishment of a Budget Committee
Annual Department Budgets reviewed
Annual Office Budget reviewed
Purposeful spending
Clear outline of use of Activity Fees
Office 365
Effective use of digital projection/overheads
Social Justice and community fundraising
Adherence to Broader Public Service Guidelines; especially in relation to accountability and transparency in fundraising
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1. By June 2016, there will an increase in successful practices that support well-being. Evidence of growth for students will include: 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; an increase in
the proportion of students indicating that they are likely to report incidents at school, as demonstrated by the CCCC School Climate Survey results.
Action Plans
Student Voice Strategy - Keeping in line with the Ministry Student Voice Plan, St. Edmund Campion wants students to know that they have a voice and a
say about their education. We want to help make school a place where everyone feels welcome and where students are empowered to speak their mind,
get involved and become active citizens and leaders.
By June 2016 students and staff will learn to collaborate, co-learn, co-plan to effectively engage all diverse learners.
Action Plans
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2. By the end of three years, there will be an increase in successful practices that support collaborative inquiry. There will be an increase in the number of
students who have demonstrated improvement on the learning skill and work habit of collaboration. There will be an increase in the number of educators who
intend to continue to develop knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities in collaboration with others.
Action Plans
School-wide Implementation of a collaborative inquiry model. Through a growth mindset, departments will explore various forms of formative assessment
practices, including descriptive feedback and diverse learning models within the classroom to improve students' conditions for learning.
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3. By the end of 2016 there will be an increase in the proportion of students, per applicable cohort, successfully completing their respective secondary program
requirements (i.e. OSSD, OSSC CoA) or transitions into the community.
Action Plans
Increase enrollment in SHSM to support success for students’ chosen pathways
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Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4. By June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support the learner through assessment. Evidence of growth for students will include an
increase in the proportion of students able to articulate strategies supporting their learning. Evidence for faculty will include an increase in the proportion of
educators who increased their understanding of assessment for and as learning.
Action Plans
Pre-Assessment - All students will be given a pre-assessment tasks that will determine the starting point for the teacher. Teachers communicate results
to Student Success team for the purpose of course type adjustments and/or early intervention.
Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5. By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students improving their EQAO
achievement level between assessment years.
Action Plans
Improved Numeracy Scores - St. Edmund Campion is involved in a ministry project that has teamed us with other schools to observe and share best
practices with one another in order to improve teacher instruction and student achievement.
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
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Short-term
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