Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School
Learning Plan
Mission *
The mission of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, the House of Peace, is to create a Catholic learning community through an active faith commitment, whereby students
and staff in our diverse community will develop the spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical potential to the fullest. We will accomplish this through the teaching
of the Virtue of Respect, the Virtue of Acceptance, creative expression, the Gospel Values, and our Catholic tradition.
Motto
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School: A House of Peace
Catholic Focus
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School is located in the heart of the City of Mississauga. The Junior Kindergarten (we are in year four of Full Day Kindergarten) to Grade 8
student population; approximately 223, comes from a wide range of social and ethnic backgrounds reflecting the ever-increasing diversity of cultures found within
Mississauga. Our school is equipped with a double gym, a stage, a large library and a computer lab. The central foyer is a key spiritual focal area, which mirrors the liturgical
seasons of the faith and Church. The school was established to support Catholic parents in their responsibility for the spiritual, religious, moral, academic and physical needs
of their children in accordance with the teachings of the Church. The Catholic school community is committed to the search for excellence, the uniqueness of the individual
and the education of the whole person.
We are a caring school community, which stresses tolerance and acceptance of diversity, commitment to our Catholic faith and a striving for high academic standards. We
provide a safe and comfortable 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, "A House of Peace," was chosen through the process of community consultation and reflects a holistic philosophy where religion and daily life are
intertwined. All activities at the school — academic and pastoral work, extracurricular and intra-curricular, prayer and worship, administration and management — help to
prepare our students for their lives as Catholics in the community.
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. We provide a balanced religious, academic, arts, technology and athletics program. We offer students a
well-rounded and faith-centered education to help them make good choices for the future. The curriculum planned and provided in the school 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
against the background of The Ontario Curriculum, the Gospel Values of Jesus Christ and sound educational practices.
Core Principles
Catholicity
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School celebrates and nourishes Gospel Values through various practices:
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Monthly School wide Living our Faith Recognition Celebrations
Monthly Virtues Assembly
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School Wide Social Justice Initiatives (i.e., Food Drives, Hats and Mittens on the tree)
School Masses at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish
Religious Retreats
Progressive / restorative discipline
The school further models these values through…
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Daily Religious Education Instruction
Focus on sacred nature of the Mass in religion lessons
Creation and maintenance of sacred space
Daily prayer on morning announcements
Leadership of Youth and Adult Faith Ambassadors
Fostering Positive relationships across grade levels (i.e., reading buddies, common activities with buddy classes)
Modeling the importance of social justice through school wide social justice initiatives (i.e., ShareLife Spirit Weeks, Food Drives, Angel on the Tree)
Learning Environment
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Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance
Reading 76 % (Board 71%)
Writing 88% (Board 76%)
Mathematics 50% (Board 64%)
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
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Reading 69% (Board 81%)
Writing 88% (Board 82%)
Mathematics 25% (Board 53%)
Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well being of others.
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Review of IIR data each year
Review of assessment data (i.e., PM Benchmarks, CASI, Report Card, EQAO)
Establishes budget priorities to support achievement
Review of classroom placements reflective of learning, social, emotional needs of students
Participation in Program Department Facilitated Networks
Review of School Climate Survey Results to insure students have a feeling of being safe, welcomed, and included as well as an increase in student well-being
Focus on school effectiveness framework indicators 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 with a focus on increasing student motivation, engagement, achievement and
well-being
Staff meetings include PD related to our school's theory of action as well as on-going review of the action plans and action steps
TRIAD and TEAM approach to special education
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Social Work and CYW support for students and families focusing on well-being
Knowing the Learner though Observation, Effective Lesson Design, and Assessment For, As and Of Learning
Developing effective teaching practices through three-part lesson design, guided reading/practice, and inquiry-based learning
Transition processes reflect a strong connection and relationship with Father Michael Goetz Secondary School and the feeder schools
Community Engagement
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How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
All are welcomed with a focus on increased participation and inclusion for all parents and guardians. All meetings begin in prayer.
Active School Council supports princpal, staff and students
Adherence to CCCSC guildelines for Council elections
Meet and greet with Principal throughout the year to inform parent community of school initiatives, events and successes as well as increase parent voice
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaboratives.
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NPU has visible presence at school and school functions
Partner with local businesses to support school initiatives (i.e., local community partners set up information booths at the Annual Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School
Resource Marketplace, local pizza store)
Support of local women’s shelter
Support local charities through food drives and other outreach activities
Working relatiohship with Region of Peel Public Health Nurse
Partnership with Region of Peel to establish School Transport Program to encourage healthy active living in our students
Parish, Home, and School Partnerships
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Comment on how the school promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student success.
Parish website is linked to school site and is also included in monthly school newsletters. Priest is invited to school and has regular meetings with students in all
grades.
Present at parish for sacraments, masses, and Catholic Education week
Pastoral visits to sacramental grades to support Faith development
Attendance at principal meetings with partoral team at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish
Physical Environment
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What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
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Tutored by Nature stewardship of Cooksville Creek
Silver Certification as ECO school
GO GREEN student club
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Recycling program
Reduced our photocopying resources
Field trips for students to the Riverwood Conservancy
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
Financial responsibility is demonstrated at Sts. Peter and Paul through accountable and transparent processes:
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Use of board budget tracker, monthly review and tracking of budget has presented a balanced budget for the past 6 years
Budget plan for short and long term growth to meet the needs of staff and students
Aligning resources to support expected practices around three-part lesson design, guided reading/practices and inquiry-based learning
Follow board best practices around the handling and managing of monies in the school and our school's bank account
Accesses appropriate grants to address the maintenance of school plant beyond regular maintenance requirements
Adherence to GAP 704.02
Monthly review of budget with head secretary
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
By the end of June 2015, there will be an increase in the proportion of students indicating they feel accepted at Sts. Peter and Paul School as indicated by CCC
School climate Survey results.
Action Plans
Bullying Prevention
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices of staff that support collaborative inquiry as demonstrated by CBLP professional
learning feedback.
Action Plans
Collaborative Practices through Inquiry.
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support the transition of all students as evidenced by an increase in the proportion
of students who demonstrate an improvement in the learning skill and work habit of self-regulation.
Action Plans
Transitional Practices
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in staff understanding of assessment for and as learning as evidenced by staff feedback from professional
learning opportunities.
Action Plans
Descriptive Feedback
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices (i.e., use of manipulatives, co-planning with SAT, networking) that support effective
instruction such as the three part lesson design, inquiry-based learning, and guided reading/practice.
Action Plans
Administrative Professional Learning Network - Mississauga East Pod
Descriptive Feedback
Use of Manipulatives
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
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Short-term
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