CATHOLIC IDENTITY Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2015 -2018) To embrace St Paul’s multi-faith community according to gospel values and church teachings. To develop the Spirit of St Paul in the community. To celebrate and participate in the Community of St Paul’s. To develop strong teaching and learning in Religious Education. Intended Outcomes Target Key Improvement Strategies Responsibility Actions To develop strong teaching and learning in Religious Education Improve the professional practice of teachers in Religious Education. APRE supporting teachers. Professional development Develop Inquiry based RE planners using the existing JIF documents Focus on RE assessment linked APRE and Learning and Teaching Provide planning support for all teachers in the journeys in faith program with the new APRE Allocate one staff meeting per term for Religious Education Ensure that the Religious Education program is linked to core curriculum and inquiry learning Support all teachers of RE to achieve accreditation MITIOG program continues throughout the school. Term 3 Week 4-5
PASTORAL CARE AND WELL Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2015 -2018) To develop Curriculum, Teaching and Learning around the areas of student well-being and pastoral care. To enhance School Ethos and Environment to improve student well-being and pastoral care. To promote Community Partnerships to improve student well-being and pastoral care. Intended Outcomes Target Key Improvement Strategies Responsibility Actions To develop Curriculum, Teaching and Learning around the areas of student well-being and pastoral care. To continue the “you Can Do It” Social and Emotional learning program implemented across the school. To re-establish Kidsmatter program. Implement a Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum. Continue to implement and develop current programs. Student WellBeing Continue to embed the following programs into the school. Kidsmatter Program You Can Do it Program Positive Behaviour - school wide rewards program 3- 6 anti-bullying program (In Term 4) Retrain all staff in all Kidsmatter components. To develop a school-wide buddies program All students, from Transition to Year 6, will have a “buddy” and buddy classes will meet regularly with a Prepare set timetable for teachers focusing on ‘You Can Do It!’, unit of work and/or ICT development (peer coaching) Student WellBeing Develop a formalised buddy program using the ‘Better Buddies’ resources and other online resources.
To partner with families to improve student learning LEADERSHIP Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2015 -2018) To develop and enhance leadership. To strengthen the effectiveness of school leadership, including the Leadership team, teachers and student leaders. Intended Outcomes Target Key Improvement Strategies Responsibility Actions Enhance leadership. To create curriculum teams across main areas of learning. Have more staff take on PD opportunities provided through the SIP program and other programs. Feedback from Board meetings given to staff Leadership team work closely with staff to ensure shared vision in the implementation of new and ongoing programs, resources and initiatives. To develop and enhance leadership opportunities for staff through Professional Development, mentoring and ongoing training. Principal Leadership Team Principal Leadership team Creating set educational teams e.g. Literacy, Numeracy, Inquiry. Faith, wellbeing Mentoring or new staff continues throughout the school. Regular policy review continues To continue to monitor and use the School strategic plan as a guide to school improvement. To continue to use the Annual School Improvement Plan as a guide to school improvement. To enhance Student leadership. Kidsmatter Student Survey To provide leadership training and opportunities for Yr 5 and 6 students Leadership Team To develop a leadership training program for students.
“My teacher encourages me to take on new challenges?” 75% result by 2018. Plan set meetings for SRC, Tech team and other student leadership groups. Year 5/6 Teachers Student well Being Co-ordinator. To set meeting schedule. To give students authentic leadership opportunities. To enhance community leadership. Parent Representation on the Kidsmatter Team. Continue School Board P and F To develop and enhance leadership opportunities for community members Leadership team Parent Representatives Kidsmatter School Board Parents and Friends Interview Panels for Senior Positions COMMUNITY AND CULTURE Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2015 -2018)
Meeting with Agencies To promote school/community partnerships to promote parent connectedness and partnerships with the broader community. Provide different opportunities for parents to be involved in the school Engage and Partner with Parents Leadership Team School Board P and F Have more parent involvement through working bees School Events School Disco Night Trivia Night Fete etc FINANCE, FACILITIES AND RESOURCES Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2015 -2018)