St. Herbert Elementary School
Learning Plan
Mission *
At St. Herbert School, we are committed to the education of each child:
As each grows in the image of Christ, and as each strives to fulfill his or her potential. We agree to work together:
By making a commitment to our Catholic Faith and by respecting the dignity and self-worth of each individual.
We believe in celebrating and communicating our accomplishments.
Motto
Together We Are One
Catholic Focus
St. Herbert Catholic School is an elementary school of approximately 265 students, of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds, from Junior Kindergarten to
Grade 8. The surrounding community consists of single family homes situated in a geographic area that is located in Mississauga.
For 15 years, St. Herbert Catholic School has been a beacon for Catholic Education in the area. Catholic Education, rooted in Christ, is called to a unique
way of seeing and interacting with our world. Through the examples of our master teacher, Christ, we take our calling to “reach out into the deep” and “be
community” for others seriously. Our Catholic view of academics, spiritual and moral development, sacramental preparation, prayer, discipline, and
community, challenge us to use our learning for the benefit of others. We are called to be Christ for others.
At St. Herbert Catholic School our commitment to academic excellence is a shared responsibility. As a Staff and School Council, we work hard bringing
together students, parents, teachers, pastoral team, trustees and other partners to form a Catholic community in the service of the spiritual, intellectual,
physical and emotional needs of students in our care.
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 program. The curriculum 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 within the context of The Ontario Curriculum, Gospel values 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
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services?
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Special Assignment teacher involved with Primary and Junior division teachers (Literacy)
Focus on Five class profiles(literacy and math)
*Daily prayers / liturgies / liturgical choir
*Monthly Virtue Celebrations
*Faith Ambassadors
*Food drives / Terry Fox / Share Life
*Parish priest classroom visits
*Prayer room
*Rosary Apostolate
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
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Primary Reading: 68%
Primary Writing: 68%
Primary Mathematics: 74%
Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO:
More emphasis is needed on:
1. Making Connections
2. Short Writing
3. Data Management and Probability
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
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Junior Reading: 73%
Junior Writing: 91%
Junior Mathematics: 52%
Observations regarding school progress in junior EQAO:
More emphasis is required on:
1. Understanding Implicitly Stated Information
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2. Long Writing
3. Measurement
3. Describe how the school community supports and provide opportunities for life-long learning.
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School Council provided funds to support our initiatives
Community links with Mississauga Library, Peel Regional Police, social agencies, i.e., ErinOak, CCAC, Sacramental preparation (St. Joseph Church)
4. Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all
learners.
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Special Assignment teacher involved with all teachers
Student Intervention Meetings involving student profiles
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
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Invite all to participate through newsletters, web site
Keeping the Catholic School Council involved and informed
Catholic School Council fund raising supports a variety of student/school initiatives
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaborations (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By
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Liaising with Peel Regional Police, i.e., Youth Education officer and Neighbour Police Unit officers
Liaising with ErinOak/CCAC to support at risk students
Liaising with the Mississauga Library to promote literacy
Region of Peel Family Literacy Nights to support literacy in the Kindergarten program
The Learning Partnership to promote early intervention strategies and early learning
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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School/Church visits
Preparation for Sacramental years
Priests visits
School Masses and liturgies
Youth Faith Ambassadors
Adult Faith Ambassadors
Rosary Apostolate
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
1. What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
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Earth Day activities
Healthy School Initiative
Recycling of paper, computer cartridges, batteries
Eco-school initiative
bullying prevention programs / presentations
Milk bag mats for Haiti
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
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Balanced budget
Managing/tracking of supply teacher budget
Approval of all costs prior to spending
Expenditures aligned with school goals/initiatives/priorities
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By June 2016, the proportion of students indicating they feel safe all or most of the time at school will increase.
Action Plans
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By 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
2.1 By June 2016. there will be an increase in whole school staff participation in PLCs/Divisional Meetings to refine focus based on EQAO and other benchmark
assessments.
Action Plans
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students who have demonstrated improvement on the learning skill and work habit of selfregulation.
Action Plans
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students able to articulate strategies supporting their learning, as demonstrated by perceptual
data survey results, e.g. EQAO Questionnaire.
Action Plans
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 LITERACY: By June 2016, student performance will increase on each EQAO assessment of literacy.
Action Plans
5.1 NUMERACY: By June 2016, student performance will increase on each EQAO assessment of numeracy.
Action Plans
Numeracy Expected Practice - 3-Part Lesson Model
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
High
Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
Low
Not Assigned
Not Assigned
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