School Plans and Initiatives
Our school plan is grounded in the Board’s foundational pillars – Catholicity, Excellence in Student Achievement, Quality Programs and Services, Community Development and Financial Accountability and Transparency.
Some of the initiatives we are focusing on this year to improve student achievement include:
Literacy:
· Balanced Literacy Program in the Primary and Junior Grades
- Early Literacy Intervention Program
- CASI Junior and Intermediate Reading Assessment Tool
- Write Traits in all grades
- Student Assessment Portfolios K-8
- All Star Reading Program
- OLA Forest of Reading Programs – Blue Spruce (K-2), Silver Birch Express (3-4), Silver Birch (5-6)
- Effective Instruction in Writing – Use of Ministry Writing Exemplars – Lucy Calkins Writing Program for Primary Grades
- Parent Literacy Evening for Junior/Intermediate Grades
Mathematical Literacy:
· Implementation of Nelson Math Program
- Professional Development – PRIME for SERT and SERC Teacher
- Use of manipulatives for all grades
- Use of Math Word Walls in all classrooms K-8
Catholic Faith Development:
- School Pastoral Plan
- Sacramental Programs
- School Liturgies
- Religious Education Curriculum and Family Life Program
- Adult Faith Ambassador Program
School-Based Initiatives:
- Developing a Culture of Peace – Student Peace Ambassadors
- “Terrific Kid” Student Recognition Program
- School Diversity Action Plan
- School Council – Community Outreach Projects ie. Breakfast with Santa, Spring BBQ.