Mary Fix Catholic School
Learning Plan
Mission *
Mary Fix Catholic Elementary School
Our mission is to create and maintain a successful learning environment with high expectations for student achievement and a shared vision that provides the
foundation for academic and spiritual growth. We commit to creating a strong community partnership that focuses on curriculum and instruction and applies
appropriate resources and technology to meet provincial standards and equip our students for the pursuit of lifetime learning and success in the 21st
Century.
Motto
Living and Learning Through God
Catholic Focus
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Mary Fix Catholic Elementary School
The mission of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, in partnership with the family and church, is to provide, in a responsible manner, a Catholic
education which develops spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical capabilities of each individual to live fully today and to meet the
challenges of the future, thus enriching the community.
Mary Fix's and Dufferin-Peel's Catholic Focus
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board believes that the Catholic faith, as expressed through Gospel values, is the driving force in the board’s
community of learners, which includes five key groups: students; the parish, home and community; teachers and support staff; administrators and supervisory
officers; and trustees. The board strives to be a Christ-centred system in which all may work and learn in a supportive, inclusive, meaningful, and respectful
environment. Within the context of an authentic Catholic learning community, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School board strives “…to provide students
with the opportunity to realize their potential and develop into highly skilled, knowledgeable, caring citizens who contribute to society.” The board 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 system-wide approach to Catholicity, whereby all educational practices are implemented through a Catholic lens;
developing graduates who are fully alive in Christ, “not only in terms of knowledge and skills, but in terms of values, attitudes and actions”;
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, Dufferin-Peel fosters and nourishes an inclusive atmosphere rooted in tradition and scripture.
The board continues to commit to the guiding principles of Learning for All: K-12 (draft) 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;
modelling all learners after Jesus, as ministers of compassion and service.
To strengthen its Catholic identity, Dufferin-Peel will continue to develop opportunities for faith formation of students and staff, together with an educational
program which strives to integrate the board’s fundamental beliefs and values into all of its endeavours.
Core Principles
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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Catholic Code of Conduct
Daily Prayer and Reflections
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Calendar Liturgies/Masses
Classroom sacred spaces for students to gather/reflect
Front foyer sacred space for community to gather/reflect
Youth Faith Ambassador Program and Adult Faith Ambassadors
Our Prayer Room/ Chapel is used for celebrations and prayer by staff and students
We gather as a school community at Monthly Virtues Celebrations
We encourage regular school visits from Parish priests
Food Drives, Terry Fox Walk, ShareLife, Christmas Baskets, Hats Off For Kidz Walk , Clothing Drives
Our Grade 7 students attend an annual diversity conference
Social Justice initiatives
Catholic Education Week Activities
Rosary Apostolate
Celebration of Patron Saint, Mary of the Visitation
Sacramental Celebrations
Learning Environment
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
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Primary Reading: 83%
Primary Writing: 74%
Primary Mathematics: 78%
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
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Junior Reading: 88%
Junior Writing: 72%
Junior Mathematics: 24%
3. Describe how the school community supports and provide opportunities for life-long learning.
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Teachers and administration attend in-services
Teachers attend summer institutes and conferences
Participation in Professional Learning Communities
Co-op students from St. Martin Secondary School and teacher candidates from universities are provided placements
School Council sponsors parents attendance at conferences
Student leaders (Youth Faith Ambassadors, Eco Club, Book Buddies, Kindergarten Helpers, Office Helpers, Door Monitors, AV Technicians, School
Announcements)
School Council sponsors and supports school initiatives that connect to technology, student achievement and curriculum
4. Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all
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learners.
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School provides presentations and workshops for students and school community such as: , R.A.I.D. (Reduce Abuse In Drugs - program for grade
6 students)
Peel Regional Police Youth Education sessions
Presentations for parents
Transition Planning with St. Martin Secondary School
On-going purchase of literacy resources for Central Text Room
Use of technology
Healthy Schools/ STP project/ ECO Schools
Clubs to support student engagement:: Book Club, Math Games Club, Media Club
Team sports, clubs, activities, Outreach program: milk bags for Haiti mat making
Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
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Parents/families support School Council events (fundraising, Open House)
Trustee regularly invited to attend Catholic School Council activities (meetings, speakers, events)
Access Pro Grants to support presentations
We have a strong Catholic School Council
We have strong OAPCE representation on School Council
High participation/response to outreach initiatives: ShareLife & United Way collections
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaboratives (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By
6 Peel)?
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We work closely with Peel Health to promote the P.A.L.S. (Playground Activity Leaders in Schools) and School Travel Planning
Maintain communication and relationship with Bruno Iannicca, Trustee Ward 7
Our Grade 3 students participate in the Swim to Survive Program
Classroom programs delivered by Peel Police
Grades 3 to 6 participate in Fun Skate program
Participate in Adopt-A-School Program with Mississauga Steelheads
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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Continue partnership with St. Catharine of Siena Parish
Maintain communication and relationship with Fr. Lando and Pastoral Team
Encourage participation of Parish Events with all parents/guardians
Celebration of Mary Fix Feast Day
Our school Pastoral Plan integrates Parish and School community
Catholic Education Week activities
Physical Environment
1. What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
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Eco Team initiatives
EcoSource Presentations
We participate in a Recycling Program
We encourage litterless lunches/snacks
We have a focus to reduce photocopying
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
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School budget is aligned to student achievement and school goals
Follow Board guidelines and procedures
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students indicating that they feel safe at school, as demonstrated by the CCCC School Climate
Survey results, baseline data Spring 2013.
Action Plans
CCCC - School Climate
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of learners actively engaged as collaborative contributors in building knowledge, as demonstrated by
involvement in collaborative inquiry.
Action Plans
Embrace collaborative inquiry as a process for learning.
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
By June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support transitional practices on the journey from FDK to Secondary School. Evidence of
growth for students and educators will be: an increase in the proportion of students who have demonstrated improvement on their learning skills and work
habits; the implementation of the myBlueprint Planning tool.
Action Plans
Pathways and Transitions
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
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
(EQAO questionnaire, student responses).
Action Plans
EQAO Perceptual Data Analysis
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support effective instruction as demonstrated in the building of intentional
planning for collaborative practices.
Action Plans
Effective Instruction
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
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Short-term
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