Christ the King Catholic School
Learning Plan
Mission *
Christ The King Catholic Elementary School
The Mission of the staff at Christ the King Catholic School, in partnership with our parish, students and parents is to develop our pupils’ spiritual and
academic potential in relation to the Gospel values and provincial expectations. Recognizing the diverse backgrounds and abilities of our community, we are
committed to providing all students with encouragement, opportunity, security and support so that they develop a strong sense of self - worth and attain a
high level of academic achievement. We want to empower our pupils to become lifelong learners and valued members of society.
Motto
"FOSTERING WISDOM THROUGH THE GOSPEL VALUES"
Catholic Focus
Christ the King Catholic Elementary School, located in Mississauga at 3240 Garthwood Road, opened in September 1990 and was blessed on May 26, 1991.
It has a student population of 263 students. The school is named in honour of Christ the King who suffered and died on the cross for us.
We are a caring community that stresses tolerance, inclusion and acceptance of others, commitment to our Catholic faith, student well-being and high
academic standards. We provide a safe and inclusive 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, "FOSTERING WISDOM THROUGH THE GOSPEL VALUES," 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. We continue to work closely with the Pastoral team at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: Father Bernard, Youth Minister Emily Nail as
well as the Rosary Apostolate Members.
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 programs. We are proud of our balanced religion, academic, arts, technology
and athletics program. We offer students a well-rounded and value-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
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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Continual promotion and empowerment of our youth to embrace a Catholic world view through community, prayer and sacramental life;
Faith Ambassadors;
Youth Faith Ambassadors;
Daily Prayer and Reflection;
Liturgies;
Outreach Programs (Share Life, Terry Fox, Eden Food Bank);
First Friday Reflections;(staff) Chaplet of Divine Mercy Mondays(students and staff)
Encouragement and participation in all Board and Family Level reflections: Twilight Retreat, Seder Meal, Faith Ambassador Family Gatherings;
Monthly Virtue Assemblies;
Recognition of Acts of Kindness.
Learning Environment
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
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Primary Reading: 81%
Primary Writing: 81%
Primary Mathematics: 74%
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
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Junior Reading: 78%
Junior Writing: 89%
Junior Mathematics: 56%
We are very pleased with our achievement level scores for our Grade 3 and 6 students in 2014/ 2015. Below are the school's observations regarding the data
and future plans that require our focus and attention throughout the school year. The DPCDSB will be posting the entire Christ the King Catholic School
Learning Plan on our website, please feel free to review.
Observations regarding school progress in Primary EQAO: Scores in Reading increased substantially by 13%. There was also a slight decrease in
Writing by 3%, and Mathematics increased by 2%.
Observations regarding school progress in Junior EQAO: This year, our Reading decreased by 8% and is currently at 78%, Writing at 89%, a 3%
increase and Math at 56%.
This year our CSLP will support Primary literacy consolidation and expanding teaching practices in the area of 3 Part Math lessons in the Junior/
Intermediate grades throughout the year. Christ The King's Outcomes will be based on data analysis / School Effectiveness Framework and Ministry
Expectations (Overall and Specific).
Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners.
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Support of 120 Minute Literacy Block;
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Selection of S.E.F. criteria for 15/16;
Literacy Room - Professional Development provided to teachers for newly purchased Literacy Materials (Grade 1,2 and 5);
Expanding teaching practice in the area of the 3 Part Math Lesson; with a focus on the Consolidation piece;
Continual analysis of data (EQAO, P.M. Benchmarks , observations, conferences and C.A.S.I.).
Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
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Promotion of council participation in all areas of the community;
Opportunities offered to all stake holders through the use of our Pro Grant Initiative;
School council identifies and works with staff to address barriers to parent engagement.
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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Community and ongoing involvement with the Colonial/Collegeway Erin Mills Youth Groups;
Collaborative involvement with the A.S.P.I.R.E. Program through the city of Mississauga Initiative;
Communication of all outside (Collegeway area) activities promoted and posted in our Newsletter/ Boards etc.;
Continual work with Peel Regional Police – R.A.I.D. Program Gr. 6 and pertinent level presentations;
Continual work with the Peel Health Nurse (application for Health Grant);
Students, parents and community members are engaged and welcomed, as respected and valued partners and participate as active members in our
4C Action Team;
ECO - School - becoming environmentally conscientious.
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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Support and encourage school visits by Father Bernard;
Support sacramental preparation with St. Francis of Assisi Parish;
Maintain good relationship with Father Bernard;
Continue support of the Apostolate Rosary visits;
Encourage participation of Parish Events with all parents/guardians.
Physical Environment
1. What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources? (Maintaining our 'Gold' standing with the Ministry)
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Recycling in all classrooms and school;
Litterless Lunches;
Encouragement in keeping our community grounds clean and maintaining newly renovated gardens and Outdoor Learning Space;
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Acknowledgement and participation of ‘Earth Hour’;
Participation in the Ecosource elementary workshops;
Wastefree Provincial Challenge.
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
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Prioritize budget needs based on the following order: school wide needs / divisional needs / grade level needs.
Catholic Learning Team Members: P. Szpakowski, D. Adkins, K. Gizzi, A. Gawronski, L. Stolar, B. Brunton
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the number of students reporting that they feel included and welcome as compared to the CCCC School Climate
Survey conducted 2012.
Action Plans
Catholic Community Culture and Caring
1.1 Christ The King students indicating feeling bullied at school will decrease compared to the CCCC School Climate completed in 2013, Grade 4 students will
continue to be addressed.
Action Plans
Development of school-community engagement with partnerships will continue throughout the year: Peel Police, Peel Health, Colonial Collegeway Association,
Parenting Family Literacy Program, Section 23.
Action Plans
The school will continue to work collaboratively with partners: Peel Health, Peel Police, Colonial Collegeway Association, Parenting Family Literacy Initiative.
Action Plans
Catholic Community Culture and Caring
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
An increase in the proportion of educators who feel more knowledgeable about the focus of professional learning opportunities, as demonstrated by CBLP
professional learning feedback.
Action Plans
Professional Learning and Leading
An increase in the proportion of educators who intend to apply knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities as demonstrated by CBLP
professional learning feedback.
Action Plans
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Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.1 By June 2015 all staff will continue to implement the 3 part Math Lesson in most skills taught.
Action Plans
Evidence of growth and improvement in the areas of Numeracy and Literacy by creating the conditions for learning within a 21st century classroom environment
supported all learners.
Action Plans
Students will build relationships of mutual respect, respecting and valuing individual voices and needs.
Action Plans
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.1 All students will be placed accordingly based on early intervention and appropriate use of support staff.
Action Plans
Pathways
An increase in the proportion of educators who intend to apply knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities as demonstrated by CBLP
professional learning feedback.
Action Plans
Evidence of growth and improvement in literacy and numeracy based on creating conditions for learning and explicit instructional strategies supported all
learners.
Action Plans
Professional Learning and Leading
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
An increase in the proportion of students improving their EQAO achievement level between assessment years.
Action Plans
Student engagement and achievement will improve when conditions for learning are created that encourage risk-taking and embracing mistakes.
Action Plans
Progress For All Learners
Teaching and Learning
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
Low
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