Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds

Committed to Ontario
Catholic School Graduate
Expectations
Wide Variety of
Extracurricular
Activities
Virtues Education
Dedicated to student well being, learning and achievement
Our School
Community Committed to
Social Outreach
Eco
School YMCA
Child Care
25 Years in the
Community

 that the Catholic faith, as expressed through Gospel values, is the driving force in our community of learners which includes five key groups: students, the parish, home and community, teachers and support staff; administrators, supervisory officers and trustees. We strive to be Christ-centered where all may work and learn in a supportive, inclusive, meaningful, and respectful environment.

Catholic
Board
Learning
Plan
Supporting School Improvement and
School Success
School Effectiveness
Framework
School Self-Assessment
SEF Indicators
Data Collection & Analysis CSLP
School Improvement
Planning

 Collaborative Inquiry

Co-learning, co-teaching

Collaboration and planning with Special
Assignment Teacher, Student
Achievement Officer, Student Work
Study Teacher

Staff Meetings, learning team meetings
 Professional Resource Library

Online resources/webinars

We are committed to …
Living the Gospel Values
Embedding the Virtues in cross curricular teaching
Moving all students forward
Maintaining a strong parish, home and school relationship
Sustaining Home-School communication (including parent/teacher/student conferences)
Promoting and Fulfilling the Ontario Catholic School
Graduate Expectations

Instruction based on data analysis
SMART board technology
Digital Documentation
Collaboration with Special Assignment Teacher
Differentiated Instruction to support all learners
Guided practice
The three part math lesson
Addressing the needs of our diverse learners

t m e n
A s s e s s
We analyze data … for i r n n g
L e a

... using a variety of assessment tools
 Kindergarten Assessment Portfolio
 CASI

PM Benchmarks

PRIME

Anecdotals (i.e. teacher observations, focused conversations)
 Descriptive Feedback

Use assessment as learning strategies

 Literature circles
 Reading conferences
 Read alouds/Think alouds

Guided reading and practice

Independent
Reading
 Learning Circles

Shared reading
 Accountable talk
 Anchor charts

Participate in collaborative inquiry

Promote a growth mindset

Use effective lesson design:
“Getting Started/Minds On”
“Working on It/Action!”
“Reflecting and Connecting/Consolidation”

We use a variety of professional resources:

Strive to create the optimal learning environment the “third teacher”

Area for guided reading/practice and conferencing
 Easily accessible math manipulatives, student materials
 Alternative work spaces
 Documentation panels and displays of student work

 Learning Goals
 Co-created Success Criteria

Anchor Charts

Word/Math Walls

Rubrics, exemplars
 Graphic Organizers

Gradual Release of Responsibility

 Assistive Technology
 Manipulatives
 Guided Practice and
Instruction
 ELL Support
 SMART board technology
 Differentiated
Instruction

We celebrate student achievement

We are proud of … our many co-curricular programs

Reading Coaches
 Remembrance Day Activities

Youth Faith Ambassadors
 Chess Club

Athletic Teams

Science Olympics
 Math Mania

Music and Dance workshops
 PALS on the Playground

Craft Club

O ur outreach and student activities…
 Food Drives
 Christmas Community
Support
 Diversity Conference
 Terry Fox Walk
 Virtues Program
 Share Life Activities
 Anti-Bullying Activities

We believe in … giving back to our community

Charitable activities

Brampton Clean City
 Grade 8 Community Service

Community Projects

Co-op students

Share Life Campaign
 United Way Campaign


Teacher Candidates from a variety of educational institutions

Literacy/Numeracy Nights for
Parents
 Open House/Curriculum Night

Welcome to Kindergarten

Presentations to School Council