St. Christopher Catholic School
Learning Plan
Mission *
At St. Christopher School we believe that we are called to nurture all members of our community in our Catholic beliefs and traditions.
Our staff, students, parents, and parish team will work together to foster a safe, caring and inclusive environment for all. We will work
together to ensure the academic, social and emotional success of all learners as we journey to fulfill the Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations.
Motto
Hand in Hand, Heart to Heart, United in Faith!
Catholic Focus
St. Christopher School Catholic Focus
St. Christopher Catholic School believes that the Catholic faith, as expressed through Gospel values, is the driving force in the school’s community of
learners, which includes five key groups: students; the parish, home and community; teachers and support staff and trustees. The school 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, it strives “…to provide students with the opportunity to realize their potential and develop into highly skilled, knowledgeable,
caring citizens who contribute to society.” St. Christopher Catholic School 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;
fully embracing and promoting the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations.
As a diverse educational community responding to God’s call, St. Christopher Catholic School fosters and nourishes an inclusive atmosphere rooted in
Tradition and Scripture 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;
creating conditions that foster discerning believers, effective communicators, reflective and creative thinkers, self-directed, responsible life-long
learners, collaborative contributors, caring family member and responsible citizens.
To strengthen its Catholic identity, we will continue to develop opportunities for faith formation of students (Virtues Program and Ontario Catholic Graduate
Expectations) and staff, together with an educational program which strives to integrate the board’s fundamental beliefs and values into all of its endeavours.
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Core Principles
CATHOLICITY
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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Cross curricular integration of Gospel values; virtues
Monthly Virtues Assemblies; Crusaders in Action; Rosary Club; Youth Faith Ambassadors
Dedicated display case in front foyer focusing on the Virtues
Classroom prayers written and displayed
Classroom Sacred Space
Prayer Table Crosses with Liturgical Season Coloured Ribbons
Classroom prayer cloths
Daily Prayer, Gospel Readings and Virtue prayer
Community Outreach (Compass Food Bank, Share Life, Terry Fox, Hats off to Kidz, Families Helping Families etc.)
Stewardship: Eco Club with a focus on being stewards of the earth
School and class mass celebration; community Advent mass; community Lenten celebrations; daily mass participation with community on
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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
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Primary Reading: 93% performing at levels 3 and 4 (an increase of 19%)
Primary Writing: 90% performing at levels 3 and 4 (an increase of 3%)
Primary Mathematics: 79% performing at levels 3 and 4 (a decline of 3%)
Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO:
We have improved in Reading and Writing however we have a slight decline in Math.
The school overall still outperforms the Board levels. Provincial percentages are not available. The focus for the Primary division this year is to maximize use
of technology to engage students and meet the needs of our diverse learners.
Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
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Junior Reading: 88% performing at levels 3 and 4 (a decline of 9%)
Junior Writing: 90% performing at levels 3 and 4 (a decline of 10%)
Junior Mathematics: 67% performing at levels 3 and 4 (a decline of 15%)
Observations regarding school progress in Junior EQAO:
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Grade 6 scores demonstrate a decline from last year however our scores are still above the Board achievement. It is important to note that this particular
cohort includes several students of diverse learning needs. Compared to their grade 3 performance Math continues to be an area of challenge for this
particular group. The focus for the Junior division this year is to maximize use of technology to engage students and meet the needs of our diverse learners.
Describe how the school community supports and provide opportunities for life-long learning.
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Inquiry based instruction
Wide variety of extra curricular activities-ie: Robotics, Chess; Sports, Choir; Student Parliament; Eco-Schools Team; Youth Faith Ambassadors;
Crusaders in Action; PALS; Peer Helpers
School Program, Artists in the School; Scientists in the School; Career Day;
Community Outreach- Local Parish partnership and Global Stewardship
Terry Fox Day; Hats of 2 Kidz; Compass Food bank; Share Life activities; Haitian Relief efforts, Shoe boxes for Haiti in conjunction with St. Christopher
Church to provide school supplies for the school being built; milk bag mats
Professional Development Opportunities for staff, inservices, workshops, courses
Conferences for staff and parents
Community Partnerships- Peel Health; Peel Police; Junior Achievement
Study Hall
Math Clubs; Star Club; Mississauga South Academic Competitions
Co-op Students welcomed
Teacher Candidates welcomed
Literacy Parent Volunteers
Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all
learners.
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Collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and parish
Culture of inclusion
Differentiated Instruction
Extra support for students via math clubs; EQAO prep clubs, study hall; Star Club
All Star Reading;
Phonemic Awareness
Fluency Training
Division meetings focus on collaborative inquiry and theories of action to improve student success
Collaborative planning by grade levels and divisional
Integration of SMART Board technology; Literacy Room development and use
iPad portable lab training and implementation
Math Room/Manipulatives
Shared priorities, Theories of Action; moderated marking
Students to Watch Lists
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Data Collection, analysis as basis for goal setting
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
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Parents are invited and welcomed to participate fully in school life
Parent Volunteer Literacy Coach Program
Parish rep from Council has helped strengthen ongoing communication with Parish
Student Parliament open to all students for participation- reflective of entire student body
Positive and collaborative relationship with Catholic School Trustee- invited to participate in all aspects of school life
School Council activities that engage the community: Fundraising activities; community building activities
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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Peel Police Classroom programs
Peel Police NPU partnership
Peel Health involvement- CYW partnership- social groups
Family Literacy Program
HEAL Network
Safety Village visits
Bus Patroller Training
Bus evacuation training
PARISH-HOME-SCHOOL
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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Parish Bulletin posted on website
Distribution of pertinent parish info
Parental involvement in sacramental preparation programs
Staff support of sacramental preparation
School recognition of newly confirmed students and new first communicants
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
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Student Parliament Minister of the Environment and Teacher Liaison coordinates:
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Earth Hour (lights out for 1 hour on Fri)
Litterless Lunch
Recycling Team
Peace Garden Maintenance
Poster displays
Announcements regarding stewardship
Goal of Eco-Team is to maintain GOLD status awarded in June 2015
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students indicating that they feel accepted by all in the school as demonstrated by the
CCCC school Climate Survey results.
Action Plans
Creating Catholic Conditions for Well Being Learning and Leading
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students, per applicable cohort, in achieving academic success through the implementation
of strategies and practices that support effective collaborative inquiry amongst staff to actively engage all learners.
Action Plans
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students, per applicable cohort, exhibiting succes through the implementation of strategies
and practices that will support and ensure positive student transitions across the spectrum.
Action Plans
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Participate in secondary school transition meetings.
SERT/C, intermediate staff will attend networking meetings with secondary staff.
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By the end of 2016 there will be an increase in the proportion of students, per applicable cohort, successfully achieving levels 3 and 4 through the
implementation of a variety of effective assessment practices that support the needs of all learners.
Action Plans
Knowing the Learner Through Assessment
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students, per applicable cohort, successfully achieving levels 3 and 4, through the
implementation of strategies and practices to support effective instruction that will benefit all our learners.
Action Plans
Responding Through Effective Instruction
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
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