St. Helen Separate School
Learning Plan
The Mission of St. Helen School, a community living the Gospel Values, is to foster an environment where all students reach their academic potential as determined by Ontario Provincial Standards. Our commitment to a comprehensive system of support and a responsive partnership with family and church will ensure this outcome.
Growing Together in Christ
St. Helen Catholic School believes that the Catholic faith, as expressed through Gospel Values, is the driving force in our community of learners, which includes key groups: students, 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. Helen Catholic School is further committed to:
• 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. Helen Catholic School fosters and nourishes an inclusive atmosphere rooted in tradition and scripture while:
• being authentic witnesses to our Catholic faith;
• being responsible stewards of God’s grace in the world;
• respecting human dignity;
• modeling all learners after Jesus, as ministers of compassion and service.
To strengthen its Catholic identity, we will continue to develop opportunities for faith formation of students (Virtues Program) and staff, together with an educational program which strives to integrate the board’s fundamental beliefs and values into all of its endeavours.
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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St. Helen Separate School
Learning Plan
• Continual promotion and empowerment of our youth to embrace a Catholic worldview through community, prayer and sacramental life.
• Adhering to the Catholic School Graduate Expectations
• Modeling the Gospel Values of: People, Equality, Community, Sharing and Service
Learning Environment
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
• Primary Reading: 95%
• Primary Writing: 95%
• Primary Mathematics: 85%
• Observations regarding school progress in Primary EQAO Scores: Scores exceeded the Provincial and Board Standards in Reading, Writing and
Math.
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO Junior Division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
• Junior Reading: 91%
• Junior Writing: 82%
• Junior Mathematics: 82%
• Observations regarding school progress in Junior EQAO: Scores increased in Reading and Math,and dropped slightly in Writing .Scores in Reading,
Writing and Math exceeded Provincial results. Reading and Math results exceeded the Board results and equaled the Board results in Writing.
3. Describe how the school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning.
• Participation in the Family and Board Facilitated Network Sessions
• Co-planning and co-teaching held in collaboration with the Special Assignment Teacher
• EQAO tutoring sessions provided for students achieving at levels 1 and 2
• Continue Staff participating in Lunch and Learns.
4. Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners.
• 100-120 minute Literacy Block for Primary and Junior Grades
• CSLP
• Resources were enhanced in the central text room to house all Junior Literacy Resources, and a central text room was created to house all Primary
Literacy Resources.
• Analysis of Data (EQAO, KAP, PM Benchmarks, CASI)
• School wide collaborative inquiry focusing on the use of Learning Goals, Success Criteria and Descriptive Feedback.
• Implementation of Three Part Math and other relevant Math Instruction Strategies
• Focus on increasing the availability and use of Technology by all students
• Updated resources presented each new school year
Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic Community?
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• Financial support/subsidizing of school/class presentations: Arts in the School, Bullying Presentations and addition to Library Resources to support the
Virtues , Diversity and Catholic Gospel Values.
• Participation in Clarkson Community Events and Food Drives
• Partnership with Home, School and St. Christopher Parish
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaboratives (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By 6 Peel)?
• Community and collaborative involvement with Neighbourhood Policing Unit, Youth Education Officers, Peel Regional Health Nurse, and access to
Public Library
• School access to the various groups through permit use
• Sharon Hobin, our Catholic School Board Trustee, is an active member of our school community
• Communication of all community activities/events posted in our newsletters and information bulletin boards
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.
• Support of Sacramental preparation with St. Christopher Parish
• Maintenance of good relationship with Fr. Jerry Dunn and Fr. Scott Young from St. Christopher Parish
• Continue support of Fr. Jerry’s classroom visits
• Participate in Faith Journey activities on a regular basis
• Encourage and support social justice projects and various needs within our school/parish community (i.e.: The Compass Food Bank, St. Vincent de
Paul Society, Dr. Simone, Terry Fox, )
• Invite parents to attend school masses and liturgical celebrations
• Christmas Concert participation
Physical Environment
1. What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
• Recycling in all classrooms and school
• ECO School participation
• Encouragement of keeping our community grounds clean
• Acknowledgement of ‘Earth Hour’ and yard clean up
• Encouragement of bicycle riding and walking to school
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility
Prioritize budget needs based on the following order: School Needs / Divisional Needs / Grade Needs
• Close monitoring of distribution of resources and photo copying
Follow all GAP policies
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St. Helen Separate School
Learning Plan
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Learning Plan
Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By the end of June, 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support the proportion of students indicating that they feel safe and are well at St. Helen School as shown in CCCC results.
Action Plans
Creating a Healthy, Safe, Inclusive Learning Environment for All Learners.
1.1 By the end of June 2016, the relationship between St. Helen School and St. Christopher Parish will continue to flourish.
Action Plans
Strengthening the Relationship between School and Parish to Enhance Student Well Being
1.2 By the end of June 2016, the students at St. Helen Catholic School will identify an increase in their outreach programs as compared to the previous year's efforts.
Action Plans
Increase Outreach Programs
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By the end of June 2016, there will an increase in successful practices that support building collaborative practices through inquiry.
Action Plans
Building Collaborative Practices
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support an enhancement of transitional practices.
Action Plans
Transitional Practices
3.1 By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that assist students to transition from FDK to Grade 1.
Action Plans
Transitional Practices
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Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in successful assessment practices that support knowing the learner for evaluation and reporting purposes.
Action Plans
Knowing the Learner Through Assessment
Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices at St. Helen School that support effective instruction.
Action Plans
Responding Through Effective Instruction
5.1 By the end of June 2016, the proportion of students achieving a level 3 or 4 in Reading will increase significantly on EQAO.
Action Plans
Effective Instruction to Increase EQAO Scores in Literacy
5.2 By the end of June of 2016, teachers will develop, with students, a problem solving model to apply to numeracy lessons that will increase the number of students achieving level 3 or 4 on EQAO in Numeracy.
Action Plans
Problem Solving
Outcome Timeframe
Long-term
Medium-term
Short-term
Not Assigned
Action Plan Priority
High
Medium
Low
Not Assigned
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