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St Paul’s School Improvement Plan 2014


The St Paul’s Catholic School strategic plan sets out our school’s strategic direction for the next four years, including the school’s purpose, values and environ-mental context, as well as goals, targets and key improvement strategies in the outcome areas:

The school strategic plan is developed during the year of self-evaluation for SIRF (School Improvement and Renewal Framework), review and planning. It is in-formed by the information gathered and directions identified throughout the school self-evaluation and school review processes, and through staff, student and parent consultation and engagement with relevant community agencies. The St Paul’s Catholic School strategic plan is a living document and if our school’s circumstances change, it is possible for the strategic plan to

be updated outside of this cycle.


ST. PAUL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

VISION STATEMENT

We believe in strong and authentic relationships. The Gospel values of acceptance, honesty, integrity and respect are at

the core of our being.

We value the uniqueness of all people and their right to learn. We celebrate the diversity of talents and experiences each

individual brings to our faith community.

We believe St. Paul’s is an innovative, challenging, supportive and contemporary learning environment. We encourage all in our community to reach their full potential, and acknowledge and celebrate their efforts and achievements.


Mission Statement

We are a Catholic educational community dedicated to affirming respectful relationships between staff, students, parish and families. We strive to demonstrate and incorporate the gospel values in all areas of our teaching and learning. We will reflect the Catholic identity of the school community through religious celebrations and activities. We will embrace change and be open to new ideas and technologies that enable us to continue to develop dynamic and innovative practices that promote self-reflection. We will strive to create a school environment where our students can have fun and develop a lifelong engagement with their learning, while developing a strong sense of hope in their future. We will participate in multicultural activities and take pride in the cultural diversity of all members of our school community. We contribute to our community through our unique talents and experiences. We acknowledge and encourage independent learning through an inclusive curriculum.


CATHOLIC IDENTITY

Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2010 -2015)

Foster a school learning Community that reflects Catholic tradition, values and culture and responds to the aspirations of our community.

Build a learning Community characterised by positive relationships and the active engagement of the school community in individual and communal

journeys in faith.

Intended Outcomes Target Key Improvement

Strategies

Responsibility Actions

1. That the School continues to implement and use the “Journey in Faith” Religious Education program throughout the school.

A score of 4 or better for the RE Pedagogy Reflection

Tool for students

Religious Education challenges me in my thinking.

Current Score 46% (agree or Strongly Agree) Target

55%

Religious Education helps me to understand who I am and how I live in the world. Current Score 49% (Agree or Strongly Agree) Target 57%

Build a shared vision

for Catholic faith in the

school based on

agreed values and

behaviours

Build a shared vision

for learning and

strengthen teacher

capacity and

confidence to deliver

the RE curriculum

Assistant

Principal

Religious

Education

APRE

Provide professional learning for staff on

diversity of faith background.

Ensure that the Religious Education

program is linked to core curriculum and

inquiry learning

Support all teachers of RE to achieve

accreditation

Provide planning support for all teachers in

the journeys in faith program.

Allocate one staff meeting per term for


Strengthen staff

professional

accountability to

ensure effective data

management to inform

learning and teaching

practices

Religious Education

2. That the school uses Sign and Symbols around the school.

To achieve a percentage score of 90+% on the parent

survey question,

“ The Catholic Identity of the school is evident through

the physical displays and through the general conduct

of the school – e.g. prayer, Catholic rituals, RE teaching

and relationships between staff, students, and other

members of the school community.”

Currently it is 94% (Agree or Strongly Agree)

MSC Tradition – highlighting of the sports’

team names.

Naming of the School Building after Sport’s

Teams. – student led project.

Cross the School Study on the founders of

the school and sports teams.

Team meetings using Sport’s team names.

Increase icons throughout the school.

3. That the school celebrates Feast days and other special liturgical celebration.

To achieve a percentage score of 90% on the parent

survey question,

“Catholic Faith and Traditions are integrated into the

daily life of the school.” Currently it is 89% (Agree or

Continue to improve current practices

around the celebration of Masses and

Liturgies in the school year.

4. That the school continue to support staff own faith journeys

For all teaching staff to prepare a prayer for staff

meetings. Provide opportunities for staff to deepen

personal faith.

5. That school has good prayer practices.

Provide professional learning on classroom

and school based prayer /meditation


TEACHING and LEARNING


Holistic teaching and student learning combines knowledge, skills and personal development and is firmly embedded in Christian Values. Teachers and their teaching are inclusive and respectful of the knowledge and culture that exists in our community. Teaching builds capacity in students; they become active and discerning learners and willing contributors in their community. Teachers work alone and collaboratively, according to their circumstances. They hold high expectations of themselves, their students and their colleagues and strive for constant improvement.

Intended Outcomes Target Key Improvement

Strategies

Responsibility Actions

1. That writing, reading,

speaking and listening

standards improve P-6

Year 3 A Writing Target of 20% of students

in the top 20% of Australian Schools by

2015 - currently 14%

Year 5 A Writing Target of 20% of students

in the top 20% of Australian Schools by

2015 - currently 10%

Further strengthen

parent/school

community partnerships

to improve engagement

in learning and wellbeing

Build a shared vision for

learning and strengthen

teacher capacity and

confidence to deliver the

Australian Curriculum

Curriculum co-

ordinator

Review the curriculum to ensure that it aligns with the

Australian curriculum

Develop whole school strategies for the teaching of

writing.

Comprehensive reading program

Ensure effective implementation of moderation of

student learning according to the Australian Curriculum

achievement standards (Maths and English) – Using Rich

Assessment Tasks.


2. That numeracy standards improve P-6

Year 3 A Numeracy Target of 20% of

students in the top 20% of Australian

Schools by 2015 - currently 34%

Year 5 A Numeracy Target of 20% of

students in the top 20% of Australian

Schools by 2015 - currently 8%

Strengthen staff

professional

accountability to ensure

effective data

management to inform

learning and teaching

practices

To develop a whole

school approach to data

collection

To develop whole school

approaches to use of ICT

tools

To develop a whole

school approach to

teacher methodology

To develop Scope and Sequence across all areas of the

curriculum.

Introduce Observation Surveys in the Junior Classroom

(Transition to two)

Develop whole school practices to gather and use data to

inform teaching and learning using common proformas

Develop a professional development program for the

introduction of new ICT into the school.

Develop a common understanding of Inquiry learning

teaching strategies. Kath Murdoch Professional

Development.

To develop consistency and commonality for school

planners.

To set up systems and procedures to support team

planning and teaching

Develop Asian Perspective through the curriculum

Adopt t-6 Literacy/Numeracy Block

PM Benchmark letter updated to match new standards.

Develop procedures for “At Risk” students. E.G reading

recovery, Emu program. Students in low 20%

3. That students will be

engaged in meaningful

and relevant learning.

Student Survey results

“I am doing school work that is

interesting to me.” Currently 51%

(Agree or Strongly Agree)Target 55 %


PASTORAL CARE AND WELL BEING


Promote robust relationships based around respect, empathy, honesty and other Catholic values. Intervene with supportive advice and service as soon as a need is identified and with the utmost discretion, care and respect for individual autonomy and responsibility. All members of our school community look out for and support each other in a nurturing way. Create a secure learning environment where all students, staff and other supporters of the school feel safe, valued and respected.

Intended Outcomes Target Key Improvement Strategies Responsibility Actions

1. That a shared wellbeing and

pastoral care Policy is re-

established with new staff and

that it reflects the schools focus

underpinning the Catholic values

and ethos at St Paul’s.

Student Well Being and Pastoral Care

policy revisited with staff by end of term

one, 2014.

Build a shared vision for Catholic faith in

the school based on agreed values and

behaviours.

Introduce new staff members to

proposed policy and invite staff to read

and respond to policy.

Leadership

Staff

Ensure all teachers are aware of the

school pastoral care and wellbeing

policy.

Ensure that teachers have opportunities

to raise issues and have open

discussions.

2 That the school and

community work effectively to

promote wellbeing of students,

Student Survey Target “Other

students at this school are friendly

To build a positive school community

that allows open communication

integration.

Wellbeing action

team Include students and parents in the

development of a whole school

approach to student behaviour


staff and families

towards me Strongly agree

Currently 78% (agree or strongly

agree) target 80%

Further strengthen parent/school

community partnerships to improve

student engagement in learning and

wellbeing

management and engagement

3. That student and staff

relationships are positive

Student Survey

Teachers and other staff treat me

with respect.

Currently 65% (Agree or Strongly

Agree)Target 70%

To improve student and staff

relationships in the school.

Strengthen and encourage greater

student contribution and confidence in

all aspects of school life

Establish a set program for buddy

sessions that includes focusing on an

area of wellbeing

Continue to provide students

opportunities to participate in the

Student Representative Council.

KidsMatter Action

Team

Staff

Students

To continue to implement the

KidsMatter program.

To introduce the Better Buddies program

in to the school buddies program.

Engage with School Wide Positive

Behaviours

Have a weekly class circle time session

that focuses on set values.

Introduce Social Emotional Learning

program “You Can Do It.

More Social Events for staff.

4. That students have the

relevant support required in

times of grief and trauma.

That the rainbows Program is running

by the end of Term 1 2014.

Provide assistance to those students

who are suffering through grief loss

or trauma.

Rainbows Action

Team

School Counsellor

To introduce the Rainbows program for

children suffering grief and trauma.


LEADERSHIP


Implement new visions through sustainable change to support learning at all levels. Ensure organisational structures are characterised by service and subsidiarity in decision making. Further develop a culture of shared leadership through a system of ‘line leadership’ which spreads the leadership responsibility and enhances opportunities for leadership experience among staff.


1. That school leadership

is consultative and

supports current and

new initiatives in the

school.

To give 100% of Teaching

staff opportunities for

leadership.



engagement in learning and wellbeing

Build a shared vision for learning and

strengthen teacher capacity and

confidence to deliver the Australian

curriculum

Strengthen staff professional

accountability to ensure effective data

management to inform learning and

Principal

Leadership Team

Ensure that leaders model the agreed values and

behaviours in all aspects of their professional

practice

Ensure that leaders strengthen relationships with

teachers, parents and students using empathy,

support, respect and trust.

Ensure that staff are involved in decisions related

to their day to day work.

Use peer coaching and instructional leadership to

strengthen teacher capacity – use of professional

observations and walk throughs.


teaching practices

Regular policy review continues

Policy Review through teams.

2. That students have

opportunities for

Leadership for

students.

Student Survey

“Teachers listen to what I

have to say.”

Currently 65 % (Agree or

Strongly Agree) Target

70%

Strengthen and empower student voice

and learning confidence in all aspects of

school life

Leadership Team

Student well Being

Co-ordinator.

Expand student leadership opportunities across

all aspects of school and community life

Expand the school leader model for students to

create more leadership opportunities.

To develop a leadership training program for

students.

3. That school

improvement

continues

Completion of School

Annual School

improvement Plan by Year

end 2014.

To continue to use strategies to

support school improvement.

Leadership team 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 continue to evaluate at School leadership

meetings progress of the school improvement

plan.

School self-assessments mapped into the school

calendar.

Complete Parent/Staff/Student Surveys by Week

2 Term 4 2014


COMMUNITY AND CULTURE


Value diversity and inclusivity with a focus on school, family and community partnerships.

Incorporate a holistic approach to our unique school culture by respecting individual backgrounds and priorities.


1. That community

engagement with the school

improves

Parent Survey

“The school provides opportunities

for parents and carers to be involved

in the school.”

Currently 85% (Agree or Strongly

Agree) Target 85+%

Build a shared vision for Catholic faith in

the school based on agreed values and

behaviours



engagement in learning and wellbeing

KIdsmatter Team

Well Being Co-

ordinator

Leadership Team

Use Community/Classroom

Conversations format to engage

community in discussions around

student wellbeing and engagement

Ensure regular communication and

partnerships with outside agencies

e.g. kindergartens etc.

Continue to use

school/parent/community

partnerships e.g. Kidsmatter team.

Increase involvement of parents in


the classroom

2. That the parent community

is engaged in the learning

For 90% of families to attend Parent

Teacher Interviews.

To increase the ability of parents to

engage with their child’s learning Provide opportunities for parents to

be more involved in student

learning.

- Information Nights.

- Parent learning tips in the

newsletter.

- Parent training e.g. I-pads.

- Open Classroom days/times

Ensure parents are informed of the

Australian Curriculum achievement

standards

Ensure that parents are informed

about the Australian curriculum

changes


FINANCE, FACILITIES AND RESOURCES


Effective management of finance, facilities and resources ensures that an optimal learning and teaching environment is provided for students, staff and parents in our school community.


1. That school finances are

effectively managed

“The school is managed

well,” on the Parent

Survey.

The current score is 76%

(Agree or Strongly Agree)

Target 80%

“I believe the school is

well managed.”

Student 80% (Agree or

Strongly Agree) Target

85%

To develop effective systems and

procedures for School Finances

Finance Officer

Principal

Continue Weekly finance meetings between the

Principal and the Finance officer.

Continue Fortnightly payroll pre-checks.

Implement 2013 Audit recommendations

Continue School Fee Collection and monitoring of

overdue Fees.

Program a six monthly review of ELC Fees.

Implement the ELC and OSHC business plans.

Review of Canteen budgets quarterly.


2. That school resources and

facilities are effectively

managed

To develop effective systems and

procedures for School Resources

and Facilities.

Finance Officer

Principal Review ICT budget and develop a long term vision

for ICT within budget.

Develop a ten year plan for school equipment and

facilities e.g. furniture, carpet, painting, fencing,

playground equipment.

Continue to work towards a school building

project for an expansion of the ELC and building

of new classrooms.

3. That staffing procedures

are effectively managed

All staff contracts reviewed yearly

All new contracts include a section on

“Intellectual Property.”

Continue mentoring and induction of all new

staff.

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