St. Clare Catholic School
Learning Plan
Mission *
Mission Statement
St. Clare Catholic School is a diverse community of Catholic Educators, students, and parents who believe that every child has the right to develop to their
fullest potential in a safe and welcoming environment.
As educators, our goal is to provide a supportive atmosphere directed towards the improvement of our students.
We believe in respecting the right of every individual, while promoting social justice.
Our mission is to encourage life-long learners and to nurture well informed and productive citizens.
Our Vision
We are the unique creation of God, knowing Jesus Christ gives meaning and purpose to life.
We believe education is the development of all human potential and is the first priority of a just society.
We recognize individual learning styles and value self-esteem, in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
We believe our children are our hope for the future and are entitled to first call on our resources.
We aim to provide a learning environment that is safe and secure, co-operative and equal.
We believe in the effective partnership of home, school and church.
By recognizing the importance of each partner's contribution we enrich the individual and the community.
We recognize that change is inevitable; therefore, it is our duty to provide the environment which will enable our students to have the power and responsibility
to create the future.
We believe we must actively fulfill the mission statement of the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and St. Clare Catholic School.
Motto
"STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE"
Catholic Focus
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St. Clare Catholic School is committed to:
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deepening the understanding, appreciation and practice of the Catholic 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 principle 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. Clare 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.
Core Principles
Catholicity
1. The school community models, celebrates and nourishes Gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centred programs and services:
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Identifies and applies our Gospel values on a daily basis
Community morning prayers
School Masses (Thanksgiving, Advent and Year End / Grade 8 Graduation)
Sacramental Preparation for Grades 2 and 8
Whole School Virtues Assemblies / Classroom Virtues Liturgies / Peel Bullying Prevention Message each month
Gospel Values are integrated and infused into all teaching and learning, as we follow the example of Jesus our master teacher
Staff and student involvement in social justice projects
Youth Faith Ambassadors
Adult Faith Ambassadors (seasonal liturgies for staff)
Social justice initiatives are provided to staff, students and parents (i.e. Share Life/United Way, Eden Community Food Bank "Toonie Tuesday", St.
Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army Food Bank, St. Clare House, Sick Kids Hospital and Terry Fox Walk)
Learning Environment
1. The school's most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performances are:
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Primary Reading: 77 %
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Primary Writing: 81 %
Primary Mathematics: 77 %
Observations regarding school progress in Primary EQAO:
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Continue to work on critical thinking skills, making connections and the concept of "big idea"
Continue to implement the 3 Part Math lesson
2. The school's most recent EQAO Junior Division (Grade 6) assessment performances are:
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Reading: 91 %
Writing: 82 %
Mathematics: 69 %
Observations regarding school progress in Junior EQAO:
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Continue implementation of high yield reading strategies
Continue to develop use of 3 Part Math lesson
Use mathematical processes
3. The school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning through:
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Staff participation in professional development for Numeracy
Access Special Assignment Teacher (SAT) for Numeracy and Collaborative Inquiry
Link enduring understandings from our Virtues program to all subjects
Support from our Catholic School Council
4. The school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners by:
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Data analysis to assist with identifying needs and next steps
Use of PM Benchmarks and CASI data to guide instruction
Implementation of Balanced Literacy
Use of differentiated instruction
Implementation of Individual Education Plans (I.E.P) to ensure inclusion for all students
Teacher moderation and collaboration
Implementation of Collaborative inquiry as a method of teaching
Use of a cross-curricular approach
Community Engagement
1. The school community ensures that Catholic School Council reflects the diverse Catholic community by:
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Organizing and participation in fundraisers
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Attendance at Catholic School Council Meetings
Catholic School Council Open House / BBQ / Curriculum Night
Support Sacramental Preparation (Grades 2 and 8)
2. The school team builds and sustains community partnerships and collaboratives (i.e. Region of Peel Health Dept., Peel Police) through:
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Ongoing dialogue at staff meetings
Welcome to Kindergarten Evening
Ongoing scheduled visits by Peel Education Bureau Officer
Ongoing visits by Neighbourhood Policing Unit
Implementation of R.A.I.D. Program in Grade 6 by Peel Police
Healthy School initiative
Eco School Certification Program
3. The school continues to build and enhance the use technology to communicate and connect with our partners in support of student needs through:
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Purchase of additional SMART Board
Application of SEA grants to provide assistive technology to our special needs students as required
Parish - Home - School
1. The school promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student success by:
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Annual meetings with St. Ignatius Loyola Church to determine Masses, Liturgies for Ash Wednesday, Lenten Confessions, Sacraments and
Graduation
Information is shared in school newsletters and classroom letters
Ongoing visits by Parish Priests
Grade 2 First Communion Activities
Grade 8 Confirmation Retreat
Physical Environment
1. The school engages in activities that model and promote good stewardship of resources:
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Share Life
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Food Drives
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Recycling
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Spirit Days
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Earth Day
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Conservation of electricity (lights off when not in the classroom)
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Recycling (GOOS paper)
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Continue front garden rejuvenation
2. The school demonstrates financial responsibility through:
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Continues to be financially accountable and transparent by adhering to the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Boards guidelines
Monthly budget review
Maintain balanced budget
Priorities are aligned with school improvement goals
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By the end of June, 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students indicating that they feel accepted by students in the school as demonstrated
in the CCCC School Climate Survey results.
Action Plans
Active listening and practicing virtues by inviting the voice of all students.
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By the end of June, 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students who have demonstrated improvement on the learning skill and work habit of
collaboration.
Action Plans
Embrace collaborative inquiry as a process for learning and improving instructional practice.
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By the end of June, 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students who have demonstrated improvement on the learning skill and work habit of
self-regulation.
Action Plans
Engage collaboratively in transitional practices.
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By the end of June, 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students able to articulate strategies supporting their learning as demonstrated in the
EQAO questionnaire.
Action Plans
Use of assessment to make thinking and learning visible for students to learn.
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By the end of June, 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students improving their EQAO achievement level between assessment years.
Action Plans
Implement effective lesson design
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
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Short-term
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