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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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TEACHING and LEARNING
Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2010 -2015)
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.
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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 %
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PASTORAL CARE AND WELL BEING
Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2010 -2015)
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
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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.
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LEADERSHIP
Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2010 -2015)
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.
Intended Outcomes Target Key Improvement Strategies Responsibility Actions
1. That school leadership
is consultative and
supports current and
new initiatives in the
school.
To give 100% of Teaching
staff opportunities for
leadership.
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
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.
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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
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COMMUNITY AND CULTURE
Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2010 -2015)
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.
Intended Outcomes Target Key Improvement Strategies Responsibility Actions
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
Further strengthen parent/school
community partnerships to improve
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
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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
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FINANCE, FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
Goal/s articulated in the School Improvement Plan (Strategic Plan 2010 -2015)
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.
Intended Outcomes Target Key Improvement Strategies Responsibility Actions
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.
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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.