St. Jean-Marie Vianney Catholic Elementary
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Learning Plan
Mission *
St. Jean-Marie Vianney aims to produce high levels of student achievement for all learners. Graduates are taught the virtues and values of the Catholic faith
making them not just good students, but contributing citizens in our community.
Motto
To dream, explore and discover.
Catholic Focus
St. Jean-Marie Vianney is dedicated to Catholic Education, instilling and modelling strong Catholic values. Additionally, we promote community,
responsibility, accountability, collaboration, and well-being by engaging students in opportunities to demonstrate good citizenship and academic excellence.
Core Principles
Catholicity
St. Jean-Marie Vianney "Opens Doors of Mercy" by modeling, celebrating and nourishing gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centered
programs and services through:
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Continued support for the principal strands of faith education, e.g., daily prayer, liturgical & sacramental celebrations, Religious Education and Family
Life programs, Graduation and other school/classroom celebrations
The fostering of positive home/school/parish relationships, e.g., Pastoral School Visits, parent/community invitations to school masses, Sacramental
and other celebrations, pastoral planning
Adult and Youth Faith Ambassador Programs, Vianney Vision
The implementation of Safe Schools Policies, Bullying Prevention and Character Building, Leadership Programs, e.g., PALS, Restorative Justice
Initiatives, Vianney’s Vision, Peel Police Education Programs
The visible celebration and presentation of Faith icons in the school
The creation of ‘Sacred Space’ in the classroom/school
The continued implementation of the ‘Virtues’ program, e.g., Virtues Houses, Newsletter ‘Virtue’ reflections
The continued support for student stewardship and social justice projects, e.g., Share Life, United Way, St. Louise Outreach, Terry Fox Run, Food
Drives, Free the Children
Catholic Education Week Activities - "Open Doors of Mercy"
Implementing “Green” projects
ECO schools Initiatives - Silver Certification
Rosary Apostolate initiative through St. Jerome’s Parish
School Beautification Project-inspirational quotes in stairways, mural painting planned for this year
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Learning Environment
EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance:
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Grade 3 assessment scores for 2015: Reading 70% - Writing 78% - Mathematics - 72%
There continues to be a school-wide focus on Numeracy
We will continue to support our staff and students in best practices in math and language (related to our Theory of Action)
EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance:
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Grade 6 assessment scores for 2015: Reading 86% - Writing 90% - Mathematics -60%
There continues to be a school-wide focus on Numeracy
We will actively engage in family of schools coplan/coteach PODs that will address math teaching and learning strategies.
The St. Jean-Marie Vianney school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning through:
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Providing students with opportunities to build on in-school experiences and activities to further explore personal interests, strengths and destinations,
e.g., participation in out-of school excursions/retreats, school sports teams, dance, Artists in the School Programs, Secondary School Orientation
Programs, Student Leadership opportunities, e.g., Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (PALS), Youth Faith Ambassadors
Use of profiles K-6 and My BluePrint (grade 7-8) to support students in identifying interests that will inform future learning pathways and eventual
career planning
Ongoing Professional Learning opportunities are provided for staff e.g., PD sessions, conference funding, Summer Institutes, Ministry courses, family
and board in-services, collaborative inquiry, co-planning and co-teaching.
Support for the delivery of enhanced curriculum is provided by community partners, Peel Health, Peel Youth Education Officer, Parks and Recreation
City of Brampton
Support for Parent/Adult learners is provided through participation in the School Volunteer Program, School Council, CCCSC Family of Schools
Meetings
Swim to Survive Program - Brampton Parks and Recreation
After School Sports Program - City of Brampton
Green Education Workshops - Brampton Clean City
Co-op Program in partnership with St. Roch Catholic Secondary School and St. Edmund Campion
Welcome to Kindergarten, Learning Partnership, Ministry of Education
Adult and Youth Faith Ambassadors
Eco School Team
PALS program
Math Help Hotline - gr. 7-8; Homework help line - K-8; Raz-Kids - At Home Reading Support
EQAO Tutoring
Transition Planning for Grade 8 to Grade 9
Special Education model values and promotes inclusion of all
Various extra-curricular and co-curricular clubs, both athletic and non-athletic
Hosting York and OISE teacher candidates
Accessible technology - SMARTboard, computer lab, ELMOs, projectors, laptops, iPads
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Innovation and Technology - Twitter Accounts (school and teacher), Wikis, Dojos, Weeblys
St. Jean-Marie Vianney school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners
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Work with Special Assignment Teacher
Differentiated Instruction in classrooms
Special Education and ELL staff are involved in both in-class and withdrawal models of support for students; also, a cohesive model of support is
implemented where all resource staff support all types of at risk learners not just specific populations
Ongoing use of school data to assess student learning strengths and needs (EQAO, report card, CCCC Survey, Ontario Catholic Graduate Survey)
Develop our professional learning model to focus on student learning needs, using data, school goals and teacher moderation to guide instruction and
next steps
Continue to support and encourage divisions in guided practice in all subject areas
SMART Board technology is available to enhance program delivery
Team integration/transition meetings to plan next steps for our diverse learners
Student generated anchor charts to support learning
Use of co-created Success Criteria, Learning Goals and Descriptive Feedback across all divisions
Promoting collaborative inquiry and inquiry based learning
Community Engagement
The St. Jean-Marie Vianney school community ensures that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community through:
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Opportunities to become involved in Volunteer activities/committees/classroom field trips/special celebrations, etc., foster expanded participation in the
school by way of interest and/or expertise (knowledge/skills)
Supporting and communicating various activities planned through the school, parish, local community and board that promote our diverse Catholic
Community
Encouraging parents to participate in their child’s education by participating in Council meetings and/or attending community presentations sponsored
by the School/Family/Board Catholic School Councils
Encouraging and celebrating volunteers in the school
The St. Jean-Marie Vianney school team builds and sustains community partnerships and collaborations in the following ways:
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By strengthening collaborative community partnerships:
ƕ Peel Police Youth Education Officers and Neighborhood Police Unit (NPU)
ƕ Peel Public Health & Brampton Clean City
ƕ Peel Safety Village
ƕ CO-OP Students & University Teacher Candidates
ƕ Brampton Parks and Recreation
ƕ PLASP
ƕ Creating Pathways Committee
Promoting student, teacher and parent leadership (faith ambassadors, student council, anti-bullying team, family of school’s diversity teams)
Having students attend Peel Safety village, Fire Safety Program
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Developing strong partnerships with Peel Police Community Safety Officers: Anti-bullying, RAID
Terry Fox run/walk
Fitness Night - PRO Grant
Rose Theatre - live performance opportunities
Artists in the School
Swim to Survive Program - Grade 3
Brampton Parks and Recreation - After School Program
Brampton Northwest Connects
Choir singing to Brampton Nursing Home at Christmas
Parish-Home-School
St. Jean-Marie Vianney promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student success by:
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Meeting with Pastor (Father Jan) to develop and coordinate the School’s Pastoral Plan, Sacramental preparation and liturgical celebrations
Continuing to provide ongoing communication between home, school and parish
Inviting priest to attend school events
Having masses celebrated with Father Jan throughout the year in accordance with Liturgical calendar
Liturgies and Celebrations - throughout the year
Providing announcements for the Parish through our newsletter
Requiring parents to be part of Sacramental preparation
Inviting parents/community to all Celebrations and expression of our Faith
Physical Environment
St. Jean-Marie Vianney models and promote good stewardship of resources through:
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Paperless communication between school & community
School “Green Team”
Celebration of Earth Day
Eco-School certification - Silver
Attention to site safety
Promotion of a clean and healthy environment
Prompt attention to acts of vandalism
School Beautification Committee - mural planned for 2015 installation
St. Jean-Marie Vianney School demonstrates financial responsibility by:
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Aligning school budget to school goals and student learning and teacher PD/ALP needs
Maintaining a balanced budget
Following Board policies, practices and procedures to ensure financial transparency, accuracy and accountability
Promote efficient use of school resources: photocopying paper, greater use of email for communication
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Adhering to all guidelines and policies and using tracking mechanisms to ensure compliance
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St. Jean-Marie Vianney Catholic Elementary
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Learning Plan
Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
We will provide a safe learning environment that encourages risk-taking needed for relevant learning, where the voice of each learner is valued and heard within
a supportive community.
Action Plans
Build collaborative practices through inquiry
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
We will cultivate a co-learning stance within an inquiry based approach to learning in order to deepen understanding for all learners (students, staff, and
parents).
Action Plans
Build collaborative practices through inquiry
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
We will support learners in seamless transition through care and attention to their needs and well-being in a variety of contexts.
Action Plans
Creating Conditions for Well-Being
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
We will implement assessment strategies that will make thinking and learning visible in order to inform instruction that enables all students to learn.
Action Plans
Build collaborative practices through inquiry
Knowing the Learner Through Assessment
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St. Jean-Marie Vianney Catholic Elementary
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Learning Plan
Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
We will implement effective teaching practices that are responsive to the needs of all learners through the use of expected practices and through activating,
developing and consolidating thinking.
Action Plans
Build collaborative practices through inquiry
Knowing the Learner Through Assessment
Responding Through Effective Instruction
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
High
Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
Low
Not Assigned
Not Assigned
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