St. Dunstan Elementary School
Learning Plan
Mission *
The mission of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, in partnership with the family and church, is to provide, in a responsible manner, a Catholic
education which develops spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical capabilities of each individual to live fully today and to meet the
challenges of the future, thus enriching the community.
Our mission, as a community of learners, at St. Dunstan Elementary School is to inspire all learners:
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to acquire self-worth, dignity and integrity through knowledge and the practice of Catholic christian values
to support each other in acquiring communicative competency through the development of all literacies
to utilize the learned skills, attitudes and knowledge as contributing members of our changing global society.
We are committed to our belief that each individual is a unique creation of God. Together, as partners, we provide the support and security which enables us
to focus on faith, discipline and wisdom in our lives, as we become self-directed, multi-skilled, life-long learners.
Motto
"Faith, Discipline, Wisdom."
Catholic Focus
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St. Dunstan believes that the Catholic faith, as expressed through Gospel values, is the driving force in the board’s community of learners. The Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board believes that the Catholic faith, as expressed through Gospel values, is the driving force in the board’s community of learners,
which includes five key groups: students; the parish, home and community; teachers and support staff; administrators and supervisory officers; and trustees.
The board 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, St. Dunstan strives “…to provide students with the opportunity to realize their potential and develop into
highly skilled, knowledgeable, caring citizens who contribute to society.” St. Dunstan 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.
As a diverse educational community responding to God’s call, St. Dunstan fosters and nourishes an inclusive atmosphere rooted in tradition and scripture.
The board 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 its Catholic identity, Dufferin-Peel 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
Catholicity
The school community models, celebrates and nourishes gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centred programs and services through:
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Virtues education and liturgies
Sacred space in all classrooms and common areas
Gospel readings and reflections over the announcements every day
Various Social Justice initiatives occurring all year long
Environmental focus – renewal and stewardship
Strong relationship with parish
Diversity Team
Welcoming newcomers and providing assistance to families through the School Social Worker and Settlement Worker
Religion/Family Life program
Student and Adult Faith Ambassadors
Learning Environment
Summary of the school's most recent EQAO results:
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Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Grade 3 84% Grade 6 92%
Grade 3 76% Grade 6 100%
Grade 3 88% Grade 6 73%
The school community supports and provide opportunities for life-long learning and demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student
achievement and supports the well-being of all learners through:
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Transition planning for students to various pathways begins in grade 7
Homework Help Hotline
Transition Planning for Grade 8 to Grade 9
Principal updates at School Council meetings
All Star Reading
Teachers are life long learners as well, acting as role models by attending inservices, courses and workshops
Special Education model values and promotes inclusion of all
Use expertise of consultants/support services
Differentiated Instruction is occurring in all classrooms
Integrated Arts Education with Smartboard technology
Approach School Council to support school initiatives financially
Community Engagement
The school community ensures that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community by:
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School Council information booth set up during Open House/BBQ
Welcoming environment to encourage more parental involvement
Parents are strongly encouraged to join in the partnership of their child’s education
The school team builds and sustains community partnerships and collaboratives as evidenced by:
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Peel Regional Police,Youth Education Officer, Peel Health Programs
Junior Achievement
Terry Fox Walk
Social Justice projects – Grade 8 visit to Food Bank, food drives, Christmas hampers, Angels On A Tree
Continuing to work closely with our school trustee, Luz del Rosario
Parish-Home-School
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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Monthly newsletters
Participating in St. Joseph Parish initiatives (Edge program, food drives, clothing drives, Christmas hampers)
Sharing of Pastoral Plan with the community
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Encourage parents to be actively involved in sacramental preparation
Physical Environment
The school engages in the following activities which model and promote good stewardship of resources:
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Certified Eco-School (Silver)
Yearly Waste Audits (2x)
Eco Initiatives – Waste Free Wednesdays, Lights Out Lunch, Rock Star Lunch
Recycling is encouraged throughout the school
Celebration of Earth Day/Earth Hour
The school demonstrates financial responsibility through:
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A collaborative approach to allocating funds
Establishing financial priorities
Use of Budget Tracker
Awareness of Board policies and procedures
Aligning school budget to school goals and student learning
Maintaining a balanced budget
Transparency
Adhering to procedures as outlined in the Financial Tool Kit
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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
by the CCCC School Climate Survey results.
Action Plans
Positive School Climate
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By the end of June 2016 there will be an increase in the proportion of educators who intend to apply knowledge gained through professional learning
opportunities, as demonstrated by CBLP professional learning.
Action Plans
SEF 2.4 Job-embedded and inquiry-based professional learning builds capacity, informs instructional practice and contributes to a culture of learning.
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
SEF 3.4 Students demonstrate a wide range of transferable skills such as teamwork, advocacy, leadership and global citizenship.
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of educators who increased their understanding of assessment for and as learning, as a
result of professional learning opportunities, as demonstrated by CBLP professional learning feedback.
Action Plans
SEF 1.3 Students and educators build a common understanding of what students are learning by identifying, sharing and clarifying the learning goals and
success criteria.
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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
Differentiated instruction and assessment.
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
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Short-term
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