St. Kevin Separate School
Learning Plan
Mission *
In a spirit of sensitivity, affirmation and celebration, we strive to:
- encourage and assist in an active faith journey rooted in prayer and the sacraments
- strengthen the bond between community involving home, school and parish
- maintain excellence through caring, disciplined, person-centered curriculum
- nurture each individual's potential to become a self-directed, critical thinking problem solver
- revere the dignity of the whole person
- sustain a safe, caring, inclusive school envirornment
Motto
Through Him, With Him, In Him...We Learn.
Catholic Focus
Using gospel values and our virtues, all members of our community are encouraged to respect human dignity, be responsible stewards and to deepen our
understanding of our Catholic faith. Our community strives to provide a safe, inclusive, caring environment so that our diverse learners may graduate from
our Catholic system fully alive in our tradition and faith. St. Kevin is a school with approximately 309 students. Our students speak many languages and
reflect the cultural diversity and socio-economic mix of Brampton. All staff are committed to the education of all our students. The School Council works with
staff to best meet the needs of our community. We are very fortunate to have co-op students from our secondary school, St. Augustine.
Core Principles
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?
-Evidence of Sacred space in main foyer, office and all classrooms
-Monthly Virtues Recognition for students
-Regular school visits from Parish priests-strong, positive relationship
-Students attend annual Diversity conference
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-Breakfast Club Program (Breakfast for Kids)
-Social Justice Projects
-ShareLife
Learning Environment
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
-Primary Reading: 71% at Level 3 and 4
-Primary Writing: 86 % at Levels 3 and 4
-Primary Mathematics: 80 % at Levels 3 and 4
-Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO: All teachers were part of the collaborative inquiry in Math. The three part math lesson will
continue be a focus this year.
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
-Junior Reading: 82 % at Levels 3 and 4
-Junior Writing: 70 % at Levels 3 and 4
-Junior Mathematics: 55 % at Levels 3 and 4
-Observations regarding school progress in junior EQAO: All teachers were part of collaborative inquiry in Math. Math continues to be an area of focus.
3. Describe how the school community supports and provide opportunities for life-long learning.
-Big Brother/Big Sister In School mentoring
-Teachers and admin attend in-services
-Leadership seminars for Intermediates
-Co-op students from St. Augustine
-Collaboration with St. Mary's Parish-masses at school, Family Advent Mass
-Peel Police Classroom sessions
-Brampton Parks and Recreation in school programs-water safety
-Presentations: Fun Nutrition
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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.
-Reading Recovery
-Special Assignment Teacher
-All grades involved in Collaborative Inquiry/Teacher Learning Cycle and Teacher moderation
-Monthly staff meetings-curriculum focus on the agenda
Divisional Meetings
-Networking Sessions
-Student Achievement Officer participates in staff meeting
-Teachers attend SO meetings
Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
-Parent/families support School Council events (fundraising, Open House/BBQ)
-Guest speakers
-Attend Family CCCSC Sessions
-Continued partnership with St. Mary's
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaboratives (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By 6 Peel)?
-PALS
-Classroom Program with Peel Police
-Big Brothers/Big Sisters In school Mentoring
-Go Girls
-Breakfast Club
Parish-Home-School
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1. Comment on how the school promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student success.
- Parish Priests visits school
-Parents/families attend school Masses
-Celebration of St. Kevin Feast Day
-School Masses throughout the year
Physical Environment
1. What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
-Encourage litterless lunches
-Earth Week activities
-Recycling Program
-Eco certifications
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
-School budget is aligned to student achievement and school goals
-Follow Board guidelines and procedures
-Fundraising events follow Board policy
School Needs Assessment
The core principles are addressed through Shared Priorities.
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1. By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students indicating that they feel safe and included at school as compared to CCCC School
Climate Survey data (Spring 2013).
Action Plans
All community members support student well being
Apply a team approach to provide a safe, caring inclusive environment
Student engagement
Virtues are celebrated and recognized monthly
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2. By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in collaborative practice to support all learners.
Action Plans
Accountable Talk
Collaborative Inquiry in Math
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3. By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students successfully transitioning from elementary to secondary school and from grade to
grade.
Action Plans
Team meetings
Transition meetings
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4. By the end of 2016, there will be an increase the proportion of learner profiles based on effective assessment for learning practice.
Action Plans
Focus on Five
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5. By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students who are able to demonstrate their thinking and learning as evidenced by
achievement in numeracy and literacy.
Action Plans
Accountable Talk
Guided Reading
Three Part Math Lesson
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
High
Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
Low
Not Assigned
Not Assigned
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