St Catherine’s Primary School

Strategic Renewal Plan 2012 - 2016

Priority 1MISSION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONCovenant Links: Living Faith Power of Hope

Goal: Maintain a strong Christian community where spiritual growth of all members is

fostered.

Strategies:Students and staff respect and engage with the sacred nature of religious celebrations.

Religious Education Curriculum is understood and strong teaching and assessment standards apply

Students and staff understand and engage with the community outreach opportunities

The Charism of Nano Nagle is a focus for Christian practice

Priority 1MISSION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONCovenant Links: Living Faith Power of Hope

Priority 2LEARNING AND TEACHINGCovenant Links: The Potential of the Individual

Goal: Our teaching pedagogy supports the

teacher as the learning guide who assists students to demonstrate accountability

for their own learning.

Strategies:Student assessment is undertaken using a variety of tools in a variety of settings over time.

The Australian Curriculum is understood and embedded across St Catherine’s curriculum and pedagogical practice.

Our learning spaces are flexible and cater for the interests, learning styles and goals of both students and teachers.

Priority 2LEARNING AND TEACHINGCovenant Links: The Potential of the Individual

Strategies continued:Planning activities are data-informed and evidence-based at individual and cohort levels

Our students achieve high standards in literacy and numeracy

Student development is holistic and integrated

Collaborative teaching practice and networks support staff development and well being

Priority 2LEARNING AND TEACHINGCovenant Links: The Potential of the Individual

Priority 3PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPSCovenant Link: Quality Relationships

Goal: We have strong links between home,

school and the Wider Community

Strategies:Parents understand the pedagogy of the Australian Curriculum and how it is applied at St Catherine’s

Parents understand the role of ICLT in contemporary pedagogical practice

Inclusiveness and pastoral care for students, staff and families is central to our culture

Priority 3PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPSCovenant Link: Global Stewardship

Strategies continued:Communication about individual student, school and community issues is central to the effective operation of the home and school partnership

Staff actively contribute to decision making

Participation and involvement by families is welcomed and encouraged

Our heritage as a Presentation school is recognised and valued and contributes to our future within the Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Priority 3PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPSCovenant Link: Global Stewardship

Priority 4STRATEGIC RESOURCINGCovenant Link: Global Stewardship

Goal: Resources are planned and distributed to

facilitate the achievement of learning outcomes for all students

Strategies:Our learning spaces are physically comfortable and practical

Budget and resourcing decisions are collaborative and transparent.

The impact of the transition of Year 7 to Secondary school is effectively managed to deliver a positive experience for affected students and staff.

Priority 4STRATEGIC RESOURCINGCovenant Link: Global Stewardship

Strategies continued:Planning processes enable the allocation of funds to meet strategic priorities.

The acquisition, funding and use of ICLT resources is strategically planned against learning outcomes

The deployment and development of our staff is planned and evaluated against strategic priorities.

Priority 4STRATEGIC RESOURCINGCovenant Link: Global Stewardship