St. Veronica Elementary School
Learning Plan
Mission *
The mission of the St. Veronica Catholic School Community is to provide, in a responsible manner, a Catholic Education which develops the various
capabilities of each individual to live fully today and to meet the challenges of the future, thus enriching our community. We are dedicated and
committed to the building of a strong partnership between the home, school and parish to help our children grow spiritually, intellectually,
emotionally, morally, socially in the image of Christ.
Motto
Enter to Learn. Prepare to Serve.
Catholic Focus
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St. Veronica Elementary School
Learning Plan
St. Veronica was a woman of faith who accompanied Jesus on the road to Calvary. Moved by his suffering she offered her veil to Jesus to wipe away his
tears of agony. Our school motto, “Enter to Learn, Prepare to Serve,” is inspired by St. Veronica’s willingness to serve others. We are committed to building a
strong partnership between home, school and parish which not only supports the education of the whole child, but serves the needs of the community as well.
St. Veronica’s Catholic Focus
St. Veronica believes that the Catholic faith, as expressed through Gospel values, is the driving force in the board’s community of learners which includes six
key groups: students; the parish, home and community; teachers and support staff; administrators and supervisory officers; and trustees. Our school strives
to be a Christ-centred school 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. Veronica strives “…to provide students with the opportunity to realize their potential and develop into highly skilled,
knowledgeable, caring citizens who contribute to society.” We are 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, St. Veronica fosters and nourishes an inclusive atmosphere rooted in tradition and scripture.
Our School 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 our Catholic identity, St. Veronica 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. The school community models, celebrates and nourishes gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centred programs and services in the
following ways.
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Clear articulation and communication of pastoral plan, through newsletters, electronic updates and daily announcements
Classroom and student involvement in planning and facilitation of liturgical events ie. liturgies, masses, virtue assemblies
Adult & Youth Faith Ambassadors
Positive climate school focus
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Monthly whole school rosary prayers and virtue integration
Daily reflective and thought provoking prayers
House system and classroom buddies to promote positive relationships with a wide range of students
Learning Environment
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
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Primary Reading: 71%
Primary Writing: 76%
Primary Mathematics: 64%
Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO: Continuation of a balanced literacy approach with an emphasis on guided reading,
descriptive feedback and establishing success criteria. Whole school emphasis on the development of math language and mathematical literacy
including a model for problem-solving model, the use of the three-part lesson model.
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
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Junior Reading: 77%
Junior Writing: 72%
Junior Mathematics: 28%
Observations regarding school progress in junior EQAO: Continuation of a balanced literacy approach with an emphasis on guided practice,
descriptive feedback and establishing success criteria. Whole school emphasis on the development of math language and mathematical literacy
including a model for problem-solving model, the use of the three-part lesson model.
3. Describe how the school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning.
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School council supports school initiatives and incorporates learning opportunities for our parent community
On-going professional development and learning experiences for all teachers
Informing and supporting parents through sharing of information that relates to our school learning goals and the most current instructional approaches
/ strategies that include parent information nights, surveys, newsletters, electronic communication and posts on our school website
Established a school twitter account to continuously update and inform parents of all school events and continuous updates about student learning and
demonstrations of learning
Use of survey monkey and other electronic communication forms to increase parental voice and help understanding and involvement of school
programs and initiatives
Facilitation and communication of professional development opportunities to all community members, including school council and all members of the
community at large
4. Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners.
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School wide focus on assessment for and as learning
School wide focus on the use of descriptive feedback and the establishment of success criteria and learning goals
School wide focus on metacognition and cross curricular planning and connections
Examining data to inform classroom instruction and increase student achievement
Articulating and supporting clear, definitive processes to support differentiated instruction and pathways for all learners
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School wide focus on the use and integration of mathematical lanugage to increase understanding of math concepts
School wide focus on the use of a problem solving model
Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
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By inviting all members of the school community to participate, contribute and be engaged in school council events and meetings
By presenting opportunities (ie. workshops, artists in the school, performers, guest speakers) that reflect our diverse Catholic community
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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Collaborate with CCAC, Peel Public Health Nurse, Catholic Women’s League, Peel Children’s Aid Society, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Peel Regional
Community Liason Police Officer and Neighbourhood Policing Unit Officer, St. Francis of Xavier Parish, Rosary Aposolates
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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Sharing our pastoral plan with the community and staff
Inviting the community to participate in all of our liturgical celebrations
Sharing parish information through our newsletter, website and electronic communications
Invitations to parish priests to participate in both liturgical and non-liturgical school events (ie. Virtue recognition assemblies, retreats and celebrations)
Sharing all parish activities with the school community
Physical Environment
1. What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
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Recycled and reused all school materials through a school wide inventory and the creation of a centralized supply area so that materials are shared
and used by all teachers
Conducted a Gap Analysis of all numeracy materials and created a central storage room to ensure access and only ordering what is needed
Conducted a Gap Analysis of all science materials and created a central storage room to ensure access and only ordering what is needed
Conducted a Gap analysis of all the literacy materials in our central text room to ensure that they reflected the needs of our student population
Ordering of materials that are rooted in and promote Catholic values
Implementation of division representation to assist in ensuring equitable allocation of resources for all grade levels
Establishment of an ECO-team, the creation of GOOS paper bins, lights off policy
Establishment of a Healthy Schools Team promoting litterless lunches, healthy eating, walking to school, daily DPA, PALS
Adult & Youth Faith Ambassadors that support local community charities and responsible stewardship
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
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Establishment of a budget committee that aligns to our school improvement plan and school initiatives
A clearly articulated procedure for the collection, storage and counting of money
A financial plan that aligns with and supports our school goals
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.By the end of 2016 students will feel there has been opportunities to express student voice, feel supported and included in the school community.
Action Plans
Bullying Prevention
Create learning environments that allow for optimal learning conditions based on multiple intelligences
Create opportunities for students to demonstrate school spirit and build community
Create social space where students have a voice
Develop student vision through the use of technology
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2. By the end of 2016 students will have been effectively engaged and emersed in collaborative practice within the school community and will experience more
academic success as demonstrated in their EQAO literacy and numeracy scores
Action Plans
Guided Reading
Living the Gospel
Numeracy Expected Practice - 3-Part Lesson Model
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.By 2016 students will be able to better self-regulate as a means of gaining independance by accessing school/community support to enhance their well being
and development.
Action Plans
Create opportunities for students to demonstrate school spirit and build community
Create social space where students have a voice
Developing Opportunities for student leadship & stewardship
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Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
1.1 By June 2016, the proportion of students at St. Veronica school indicating that they feel that adults at school care about them will increase by 5%
compared to the CCCC School Climate Survey baseline data (Spring 2013).
Action Plans
3 part math lesson
Bullying Prevention
Living the Gospel
4. By the end of 2016, students will demonstrate higher order thinking skills and engage in self regulation as evidenced by their ability to set their personal
learning goals
Action Plans
Accountable Talk
Create a attitudinal survey for all students to complete about their attitude and feelings about math
Create opportunities for co-teaching and co-planning to decrease transitional issues for students
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5. By the end of 2016, students will effectively use mathematical language throughout the curriculum and make mathematical connections to everyday life
Action Plans
3 part math lesson
Accountable Talk
Create a attitudinal survey for all students to complete about their attitude and feelings about math
5.1 By the end of 2016 students will have a stronger sense of belonging in the school and classroom through a school wide theory of action that emphasises
student voice and co-construction of the learning environment
Action Plans
Create opportunities for co-teaching and co-planning to decrease transitional issues for students
Create social space where students have a voice
Developing Opportunities for student leadship & stewardship
5.2 By the end of 2016 students will have a better attitude about math in and use math language to explain their thinking with more confidence and consistency
Action Plans
3 part math lesson
Accountable Talk
Create a attitudinal survey for all students to complete about their attitude and feelings about math
Create learning environments that allow for optimal learning conditions based on multiple intelligences
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
Low
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