Father Clair Tipping School
Learning Plan
The mission of Father Clair Tipping Catholic Elementary School is to provide a place for children to develop their faith and to increase their knowledge of Christ, as they grow as learners and builders of Christian communities.
Through a co-operative partnership among the school, family and the church, every learner has the opportunity to become a valued and contributing member of society who grows in self-esteem and self-confidence within a caring, inclusive and respectful environment.
"Achieving, Believing & Caring"
Father Clair Tipping Catholic School, which is at 25 Mountainberry Road, opened on February 22, 1999, and was blessed on May 6, 1999. The school was named after Fr.
Clair Tipping, who was pastor of St. John Fisher Church from 1969 to 1980. Father Clair Tipping helped begin youth groups and took an active role in involving adolescents in the parish. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint for our school community. She is the patron saint of musicians, composers and instrument makers. Her feast day is celebrated at the school on November 22nd. At present, the student population is approximately 372 and reflects the rich diversity of Brampton North. The school lives and works by its motto, “Achieving, Believing and Caring.” The school believes that providing children with a forum to develop their faith and increase their knowledge of Christ helps them to continue to grow as learners and builders of Christian communities.
Throughout the school year, different students are recognized for their faith commitment to our Catholic Virtues and receive a “Living My Faith Award” . The staff is actively involved in their own faith development through the Faith Ambassadors program. The school community, with the School Council, actively supports the needy in the community through food drives for the Knight's Table, the Helping Hands Ministry at St. Marguerite d’Youville Parish and through other initiatives that support organizations such as ShareLife and the United Way.
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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• by collaborating with the St. Marquerite d'Youville Parish Team to develop a school pastoral plan that celebrates our Catholic faith through liturgical and Eucharistic celebrations, Sacramentatal preparation for Grades 2 and 7/8, daily prayer, and community outreach projects
• by communicating and celebrating our Catholic faith through school newletters, school web site, Virtues assemblies, Sacraments and Graduations
• by embracing social justice and community outreach projects (e.g., Share Life, Terry Fox, Knight’s Table, Helping Hands Program, Youth Ambassadors, Faith
Ambassadors, etc..)
• by participating in Virtues education through daily prayer, religion and cross-curricular activities, school assemblies and student leadership programs (e.g., Student
Faith Ambassadors, Green-ECO team, etc.)
• by ensuriing our Catholic faith and traditions are evident throughout the school (e.g., altar, prayer centres in classrooms, Catholic literature in classrooms and library, religious pictures celebrating our faith, statue of Mary at the front of the school, etc.)
• by recognizing the month of October and May for the devotion of Mary and the rosary
• by promoting leadership activities and faith formation through our school and board sdult and student Faith Ambassador Programs
Learning Environment
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
• Primary Reading: 65%
• Primary Writing: 72%
• Primary Mathematics: 63%
• Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO:
• Reading 4% increase; Writing 4% decrease; Math 9% increase
• Analysis of EQAO data indicates that primary math has improved significantly by 9%. It will still continue to be given attention and will continue to be a focus for school professional development support to address learning gaps.
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
• Junior Reading: 86%
• Junior Writing: 84%
• Junior Mathematics: 57%
• Observations regarding school progress in junior EQAO:
• Reading 3% increase; Writing 4% increase; Math 6% increase
Further analysis and support will continue to focus on those areas where students experience the most difficulty in mathematics and identify instructional strategies and resources needed to address learning gaps. Junior math has improved gradually by 6%.
3. Describe how the school community supports and provide opportunities for life-long learning.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities for staff include: Summer insitutes, Ministry courses, educational conferences, family and board inservices, professional readings, school based collaborative inquiry
• Access to the "Math Help Hotline" website for intermediate students
• Students access "Prodigy Math" as part of their classroom program
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• The school web site and newsletter provides information about school, board and community activities and programs that support adult education, student achievement and well-being
• After school tutoring for Grade 3 and 6 (if available)
• Professional learning materials to support school priorities for literacy and math
• Family Literacy and/or Math Nights for parents provide opportunities to support student learning at home
• Transition planning and parent information sessions for students entering Full Day Kindergarten and for Grade 8 students going to Grade 9
• Special Education model values and promotes inclusion of all and provides opportunities for parent input through IEP planning and annual IPRC reviews
4. Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners.
• Ongoing communication of student learning through the use of student agenda's, student work and assignments, school meetings, report card interviews, etc.
• Ongoing use of school and classroom data and work to assess student learning strengths and needs
• The use of learning goals, success criteria and descriptive feedback to support the teaching-learning process
• Ongoing professsional learning sessions for school staff to expand their knowledge and expertise of effective learning strategies in literacy, mathematics, science and technology
• School team and integration meetings to address learning needs and plan next steps for our diverse learners
• Focus on supporting diverse learners through the implementation of differentiated instructional strategies such as guided reading and guided practice, levelled reading materials, computer technology, graphic organizers, etc.
• IEP planning and review with staff and parents provides opportuniteis to accommodate student learning needs and refine school supports
• SMART Board and Assistive Technology is used to enhance program delivery for diverse learners
• iPads to be used in all classrooms as a support tool to engage all students across the curriculum
Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
• Support and communicate various activities planned through the school, parish, local community and board that promote our diverse Catholic Community
• Parents are encouraged 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
• Volunteers are encouraged and celebrated within the community All Star Reading Program and other school events.
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaboratives (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By 6 Peel)?
Continue to strengthen collaborative community partnerships:
• Parish Helping Hands Program & Youth Ministry Program
• Parent Volunteers
• Peel Police Education Officer nd Community Officers
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• Peel Public Health & Brampton Clean City
• Anaphylactic Society of Canada
• Peel Safety Village and Brampton Hydro Safety Program
• Earth Rangers Programs
• Participation in the Ministry of Education's Green-Eco Program and Healthy Living Programs
• Peel Health Immunization Program
• Peel Health Resources and support for Healthy Living and Cooperative Play (PALS)
• COOP Students & University Teacher Candidates
• Promote student, teacher and parent leadership (e.g., school council, faith ambassadors, student council, anti-bullying team, green-eco team, family of school’s diversity teams, etc.)
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.
• School and Parish staff meetings to develop and coordinate dates for the School’s Pastoral Plan for Sacramental preparation and celebration of the liturigcal year
• Parent information nights for families and sponsors to prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation
• Sacramental retreats planned and organized parish team and supported by the school
• Celebration of our Catholic faith as a Catholic school community through school masses, Virtue assemblies, Sacraments, Graduations, etc.
• Classroom visits by Parish clergy and Sacramental coordinator support Sacramental preparation and our Catholic faith
• Parish representative on School Council provides link for sharing of infomation between home, parish and school
• School Council support of our schools goals for Literacy, Mathematics and Sacramental preparation
• Communication of parish information and activites in school newsletter and school web-site
• Annual board wide meeting inviting school staff, school council representatives and parish to review best practices for enhancing Catholic Education and
Partnerships
• Support of Parish Outreach Programs and Catholic charities such as ShareLife & the Helping Hands Program
Physical Environment
1.What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
• Recycling program
• Initiate school email distribution of school newsletter to reduce paper use
• Establish staff and student leadership team for Ministry of Education's Green Eco School Initiatives
• Participate in a range of Green-Eco School Programs with the community: Waste Free Lunch Week, Earth Day activities, Brampton Harvest Clean Up, Boomerang
Lunches, etc.
• Volunteers to support school beautification of garden and landscaping
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2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
• School is following Board policies, practices and procedures to ensure financial transparency and accuracy
• Promote efficient use of school resources: photocopying paper, greater use of email for communication
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By June 2015, the proportion of students indicating they feel safe all or most of the time at school will increase.
Action Plans
Active Listening
1.1 By the end of this year, the proportion of grade 4 students indicating they feel excluded to the school will decrease compared to the CCCC School Climate
Survey baseline data.
Action Plans
Active Listening
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By the end of three years, there will be an increase in successful practices that support collaborative inquiry.
Action Plans
3 Part Lesson Plan
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By the end of three years, the graduation rate will increase.
Action Plans
Clearly defined transition processes
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By the end of June 2015 our team of learners will include the six practices as outlined in Growing Success and will actively engage students in the assessment process.
Action Plans
Success Criteria & Descriptive Feedback
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By June 2016, student performance will increase on each EQAO assessment of numeracy.
Action Plans
3 Part Lesson Plan
The Seven Mathematical Processes
5.0 LITERACY: By June 2016, student performance will increase on each EQAO assessment of literacy.
Action Plans
Accountable Talk
Guided Reading/Guided Practice
Outcome Timeframe
Long-term
Medium-term
Short-term
Not Assigned
Action Plan Priority
High
Medium
Low
Not Assigned
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