Catholic Primary School Sippy Downs · 2017. 11. 13. · From the Principal Siena Primary School has been a rapidly growing school since our 2002 foundation year. This growth has

SienaCatholic Primary School

Sippy Downs

2007Strategic Renewal Report

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From the Principal

Siena Primary School has been a rapidly growing school since our 2002 foundation year.This growth has allowed us to not only grow in size but also in community and thelearning opportunities provided. The challenges of maintaining our authentic Catholicidentity and catering for the rapid growth of the area has allowed Siena Primary to weaveChristian qualities and values into a meaningful learning environment. Each year we haveset out to address the needs of a growing school plus incorporate the intentions of thenine priorities of Brisbane Catholic Education’s Strategic Renewal Framework into ourschool renewal plan.

Renewal is a process that improves what exists. It is also provides accountability ofschool actions for their community, their organisation and government. This report detailsthe goals and achievements of 2007. As you read this report you will see we are calledto:

• Teach and promote the Catholic faith through the gospel message we gleanfrom the bible;

• Challenge the ideals of a rapidly changing world to always be mindful ofothers in a supportive and caring school community, and

• Transform the world into a better place by releasing the gifts and potential ofeach person in sharing the responsibilities to learn and grow from theopportunities provided.

In accommodating the challenges of catering for the ongoing increase in numbersteachers have been able to maintain sound daily operational procedures to ensure highquality teaching and learning is maintained. Their contributions and energy have ensuredthat children remain the central focus exit for here at Siena.

Parents have been regular supporters of themany facets of school life. They have a dailypresence in the school contributing to the manyactivities that fill children’s school day. Thisadds to the richness of who we are and what weare here for.

In reading this report we can be affirmed withwhat has transpired in 2007. It also provides uswith encouragement and insight into furtheringthe opportunities of the future.

Let us keep the desire for Prayer, Care andLearning alive and active within our every daylife.

Peter DonelanPrincipal



Priority One

RELIGIOUS &ENVANGLISING MISSION

GOALS• Creates opportunities to assist people in need

within our community• Celebrate significant religious days of meaning

to the school• Raise awareness of the needs others in the

world• Continue to give the school community

opportunities to grow in faith• Communicate significant ‘Church’ focus on a

regular basis• Provide opportunities for building and

celebrating community

ACHIEVEMENTS• Supported annual Caritas and Project Compassion projects

throughout the year• Whole school Holy Week Reflection Day• St Catherine celebration activities day• Pink Day for Breast Cancer Appeal• Celebrate significant days for Australian Catholics - Mary Help of

Christians, Mary MacKillop• Regular opportunities for reflection in the Church, using hymns

as a context• Professional development opportunities with local workshops

and BCE days• Support provided to staff participating in Foundations• Resources purchased to support R E units taught in the school• Contributed to local homeless St Vincent De Paul appeal• Choir performances at Hibiscus• Prep film night for fish farm project• Introduction of daily 9 am school prayer• Support process created to assist school community members

experiencing difficulties• Regular newsletter emphasis on Catholic ethos and culture• Regular opportunities to celebrate liturgies• Year 7 Leadership Program with focus on service to others

Priority Two

STUDENTLEARNING OUTCOMES

GOALS• Create opportunities for developing common

approaches to Middle Schooling at Siena• Refine Student Reports and Learning Logs• Develop a school Literacy Program• Extend learning opportunities for gifted

students• Alter school reporting to meet government

requirements• Provide opportunities for children to showcase

quality learning outcomes

ACHIEVEMENTS• Teacher coordination of Support-a-Reader• Reading Buddies Support Program organised across the school• School participation in UQ Cooperative Learning Research project

with Siena College• Staff participation in College Differentiated Curriculum Workshop• Awareness raising of resources for teaching Maths concepts -

Maths 300• Creation of framework for school Literacy Program• Learning opportunities for Gifted and Talented children increased -

Chess Competition, TOM, Maths Enrichment, Robotics, ICT Com-petition,

• 2006 School Report published on school website• Student Reports reviewed• Staff participation in First Steps Writing Quality Teacher Program• Celebration of musical talents at assemblies and Siena Fine Night

of Music• Introduction of NSW Maths Competition• Whole school approach to learning• Student data sharing with college• Recording student reading levels on PM Benchmark• Tracking folders for all students• CTJ activities



Priority Three

STUDENT SUPPORT

GOALS• Support Special Needs Students• Reflect on ways of raising awareness of

cultural diversity in teaching and learning• Develop consistencies with school Behavioural

Management procedures• Support staff involvement with Gifted Education• Celebrate student achievements• Differentiate reading and writing

ACHIEVEMENTS• Promotion of You Can Do It program at assemblies• Semester IEP Review Meetings for Special Needs students• Opportunities provided for teachers to meet with LST to develop

IEPs and EAPs• Staff reflection on raising opportunities of teaching and learning

cultural diversity across the school• Regular reflection of developing consistency of Behavioural

Management practices• Teacher support and acknowledgement of Year 7 Leadership

Program• Staff participation in Gifted Education Quality Teacher Program• Additional enrichment activities provided for gifted children -

Chess, Robotics, Maths Enrichment, Tournament of the Minds,Spelling Competition

• Year 6 Multicultural Day• Early Years teacher attendance at Prep Induction Days• Bullying Survey• Year 7 Communication Group facilitated Bullying Awareness

activities for P—4• Implemented First Steps in Reading and Writing• Year 2 Indigenous focus

Priority Four

STAFF SUPPORT

GOALS• Provide opportunities to cooperatively plan

term curriculum overviews with peers• Develop understanding of First Steps Writing• Support induction of new staff• Create opportunities for staff social gatherings• Promote regular prayer as part of school life• Celebrate good learning outcomes• Support staff in being effective facilitators of

teaching and learning• Promote Early Years Curriculum

ACHIEVEMENTS• Job Share requests approved for Year 4 and Teacher Librarian• Staff representation on Leadership Team• Mentor program for first year teacher• BCE and school Induction Days for new staff• Staff gatherings organised by leadership and Social Club• Class Culminating Days promoted to highlight quality student

learning outcomes• Publicly acknowledging high quality learning outcomes across

the school at assembly, newsletter, etc• Development of Parent—Staff Relation Resolution procedure• Teacher goal setting review process• Support teachers with data collection of student demonstration of

outcomes using MP1 and RM Manager



Priority Five

PARTNERSHIPS &RELATIONSHIPS

GOALS• Foster College-Primary relationships• Create opportunities to celebrate as one Siena

school community• Review structure of parents bodies across the

College and Primary schools• Maintain close connections with Stella Maris

Parish• Promote school events within school

community• Create opportunities for family gatherings• Commence some professional dialogue with

University of Sunshine Coast

ACHIEVEMENTS• School events regularly included on billboards, in newsletter and

What’s On• Father’s Day Breakfast introduced• Class Culminating Days promoted in class and school newsletters

for parents to attend• Parent Volunteer Training Workshops run to develop awareness of

Child Protection requirements• Year 6 & 7 participation in University of Queensland research

project• Siena Schools Board developing policy framework that supports

school management• PCC investigation of running OSHC program• Feasibility of amalgamating primary and college parent bodies• College—Primary connections fostered—liturgy, Leadership Team

Meetings, Community Assistance Program, major assemblies• Year 6/7 transition strategies developed• Year 7 participation in College Transition Program• Promotion of school calendar to manage school events• Siena Welcome Liturgy & BBQ, State of Origin night• Parent Information Nights• Regular Learning Support Team meetings• Term Parent Rep meetings

Priority Six

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION &LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES

GOALS• Purchase additional laptops to allow greater

student access to technology• Develop awareness of school operation

procedures• Increase opportunities for use of technology in

teaching, learning and administration• Provide opportunities for staff to develop

awareness of classroom software programs• Maintain understanding of BCE computer

programs to assist with school administration• Promote and use technology to assist with

impro ving teac hing, lear ning a ndadministration activities

ACHIEVEMENTS• Curriculum Support Teacher conducted workshops on ICT• Staff participated in HAPi and IRecuit induction workshops• Year 5 Mac software application workshop• Curriculum Manager induction sessions for new staff• Regular upgrades of school website• College student assisted with collating Siena Year Book• Additional bank of laptops and digital cameras purchased for

student use• Use of interactive whiteboards investigated• Financial support provided for teachers to purchase laptops• PM Benchmark monitoring program purchased to assist in

tracking data on student performances in reading• Installation of multi-media projector and fixed screen in library• Create School Dude to address technology issues



Priority Seven

RESOURCINGCATHOLIC SCHOOLS

GOALS• Finalise plans, finance and costing for

Multipurpose Courts• Complete construction of water tanks• Oversee construction of Early Years Outdoor

Learning Project• Erect more shade structures around the

school• Manage regular maintenance of school

facilities• Oversee and manage Stage 5 Capital Project• Develop strategies to improve management of

art supplies• Review funding of class budgets

ACHIEVEMENTS• Working Bees organised to assist with minor school maintenance

jobs• Integration of school assets in school budget• Regular reporting of school activities in Sippy Downs Times• School Assets Register transferred in MAZE accounting program• Request Form developed for staff to apply for Professional

Development• Shade structures erected over Library Courtyard and Prep Art

Area• Bird Detector Installed in Daintree to deter bird infestation• Stage 2 building added to school maintenance program• Early Years Outdoor Learning Area project commenced• Outdoor areas at Kakadu and Cradle Mountain spray paved• Management of class art materials reviewed• Year 1 computer tables adjusted• Quotes gathered for Multi Purpose Courts• Construction of water tanks from grant organised• Creation of Permaculture Garden• Fee concessions provided for needy families• Equitable use of SRF to support staff professional development

Priority Eight

RENEWAL &QUALITY ASSURANCE

GOALS• Develop strategies to manage school traffic

issues• Review bus supervision procedure• Maintain regular and consistent practise with

behavioural management• Provide opportunities for members of school

community to provide data to assist withschool renewal process

• Complete APRE Performance Review• Report to school community on 2006 Strategic

Renewal, School Report and Finance Report• Monitor staff performances

ACHIEVEMENTS• School community participation in APRE Performance Review• Reports for 2006 Strategic Renewal, School Report and 2007

Financial Report downloaded on school website• School Incursion and Excursion Request forms reviewed• Finance Focus Group meet each term to assist with management

of school finances• Reflection opportunities provided at staff meetings on aspects of

school renewal• BCE reports and census completed• BCE & government audits completed• Approval for Multi Purpose facility gained from Siena Schools

Board and BCE• Siena Traffic Task Force established to assist with traffic

management and designs• Additional staff provided to improve bus supervision• Regular awareness raised to assist in developing consistency

with behavioural management procedures• Volunteer Training for Student Protection• Late/Early Slips introduced


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Catholic Primary School Sippy Downs · 2017. 11. 13. · From the Principal Siena Primary School has been a rapidly growing school since our 2002 foundation year. This growth has