St John’s Primary Annual School Improvement Plan

2016

The Annual School Improvement Plan (ASIP) involves putting the School Strategic Plan into operation each year by deciding the key SMART goals that are intended to be achieved.

System Strategic

Strategic Plan Link

SMART Goals

Strategies

(School Strategic Plan)

(Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Result Orientated, Timed)

(How will we do it?)

Outcomes (LEAD)

Responsibility & Timeline

Resources & CEO

(Who will lead/drive this? When will the action be done?)

Involvement

QCS Component link

Success indicators (How we will know we have been successful)

Learning Enhance student achievement and wellbeing

Improvement in overall writing for students

Increase student and staff engagement in their own learning and faith formation

An explicit Improvement Agenda

1. By the end of 2016 students will have developed a repertoire of strategies to write a variety of texts for a particular audience based on their age.

1. Teachers facilitate 1. Class teachers moderations sessions 2. PLC Coordinator utilizing student samples – Yvonne to identify Rudrum strengths/weaknesses of 3. Leadership team the writing process 2. PL focus on writing on 2 full days (Jan., 28th, March 8th and July) to improve overall writing results 3. Plan PLC opportunities to focus on writing 4. Staff involved in Two Whole School Writing PDs with other schools titled “Characteristics of Effective Writing Instruction”

2. By the end of 2016 the 1. Leadership team to school will have attend a two day implemented A School workshop. Improvement 2. School Improvement Methodology – Changing Team (SIT) to be chosen School Culture by the staff 3. SIT team to establish an action team with the focus of an explicit improvement agenda

Western Australian Curriculum Judging Standards First Steps AITSL 3.6 Evaluate and improve teaching and learning programs NQS Element 1.2.3 Critical reflection of learning and teaching programs

1. Leadership Team John Aldous and Paul 2. SIT Team Hillie – School Improvement Advisors

3. By the end of 2016 all 1. Adjust programs and 1. Class teachers teachers will assessments to reflect the 2. Leadership Team demonstrate that diverse needs of students 3. Learning Support provision of in each class Coordinator differentiation is evident 2. Structure activities within in the classroom the class which allow for through programs and differentiation assessment 3. Consult with Learning Support coordinator

307: Differentiated teaching and 1. Improved NAPLAN learning (2015) results 2. Analysis of 2017 303: A culture that NAPLAN results and promotes learning comparison with (2013 & 2014) previous years Anecdotal teacher 305: An expert observations of teaching team children’s work (2016)

303: A culture that Measurable promotes learning improvement in (2013 & 2014) students’ outcomes, 305: An expert particularly Literacy and teaching team Numeracy (2016)

307: Differentiated teaching and Within the classroom learning (2015) context there will be visible differentiation of learning for students such as ability grouping, enrichment programs, learning support.

System System Strategic Strategic Outcomes

Strategic Plan Link Strategic Plan Plan) Link (School Strategic (School Strategic Plan)

Outcomes LEAD (LEAD)

SMART Goals SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Result Achievable, Result Orientated, Timed) Orientated, Timed)

Strategies Strategies (How will we do it?) (How will we do it?)

Responsibility Resources & QCS Success Responsibility Resources & QCS Success indicators & Timeline CEO Involvement Component (Howindicators we will know we &(Who Timeline CEO Involvement Component will (How wesuccessful) will know link have been (Who will lead/drive lead/drive this? link we have been Whenthis? will the When will action action bethe done?) be done?)

successful)

Engagement Enhance parental engagement in their child’s learning and faith formation

Develop our people to be leaders in Catholic Education’s mission

Strategic objective 2: Engagement Further enhancing positive and enriching relationships between staff and parents by providing organisational clarity around school procedures, practice and expectations.

By the end of 2016 the school will have continued to establish strong relationships with families, parish and parish community to actively engage in school improvement conversation

1. Members of the Leadership Team to welcome families as they enter the school each morning. 2. Implement shared junior/middle/upper parent meetings for Term 1, 2016 to provide information to parents re learning ages and stages and some learning strategies. 3. Communication through a variety of mediums such as newsletters, SMS, email and face to face 4. Parent/Student/Teacher interviews are conducted at least twice a year or on a needs basis 5. The School Board is regularly consulted re policies, asset building… 6. the school collects evidence to evaluate the impact of strategies established to strengthen home/ school/ community engagement

Community & Communications Sub Committee of School Board, MB, RA, SW and JJ. (2014-2015)

1. AITSL standard 5.5 Reporting and achievement NQS QA 1.1.4 Documentation and programs are available to families School Climate Survey

Sue Harvey (Parish Council Rep to Schl Brd), MB (on Parish Council…

201: Engagement with the school community

1. Analysis of School Climate survey results and verbal parent feedback 2. There is a visible improvement in attendance, at church events from St John’s school community

System Strategic Outcomes

Strategic Plan Link (School Strategic Plan)

SMART Goals

(Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Result Orientated, Timed)

Strategies

(How will we do it?)

LEAD Smart Goals

Responsibility & Timeline

Resources & CEO

(Who will lead/drive this? When will the action be done?)

Involvement

QCS Component link

System Strategic Outcomes LEAD

Strategies

Responsibilities

RESOURCES

QCS

Success Indicators

1. By the end of 2016 we will have used a compilation of school based and system accountability assessments thereby ensuring all CEWA and Govt. requirements are being successfully met.

1. Collect required data for validation, student performance & curriculum development e.g. Through the analysis of

1. Mary, Rika, Mark, Yvonne Lisa, class teachers

Michelle Lloyd: CEWA Learning Consultant

302: Analysis and discussion of data

Improvement in children’s results reviewed over time (23 year period)

2. By the end of 2016 a review of the ICT Staff and Student polices and the Behaviour Management policy, will be completed to ensure that they are in line with CEWA policies

2. Policy reviewed from onsite examples Consultation with students, staff and the School Board and P&F Committee.

Accountability Stewardship – Strategic Objective 3

Increase understanding of our individual and collective Conduct regular responsibility for Catholic surveys/audits of all Education’s mission learning areas to ascertain current resources

Audit of policies

Ensure inclusivity, good governance and the resource allocation required to meet our mission

Audit of grounds and buildings

3. By the end of 2016 the School Board will have liaised with external sources and committees within the Board to ensure that there is adequate sun protection for outdoor play equipment.

John Aldous

NAPLAN & PAT R, M & V staff will increase their knowledge of their own class + the class above and below their own

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Gather quotes for Shade sails Seek council approval Consult with the School Board to action the purchase

(Annual re data)

ACER online testing

2. Leadership Team, school staff, School Board

Current policies due for review, CEWA policy documents

402 Pastoral Care of Students

Highway Heroes

Mary and the School Board: Assets and Maintenance School Board Sub Committee

(John Donald, Ben Cohen, Andrew Durkin); MB.

Company representatives

A common approach to Behaviour Management by staff is demonstrated ICT Policy guidelines are implemented and adhered to by staff and students

201: Engagement with school community (2016) NQS: QA 2 Health & Safety AITSL 7.3 Engage with parents and carers

The playground aligns with the school’s Sun Safe Policy

A culture of professional learning and inquiry exits amongst the staff and positive and respectful relationships are encouraged.

4. By the end of 2016 steps towards a comprehensive early childhood grounds improvement plan will be developed so that the ECE grounds become more nature based.

5. By the end of 2016 the School Improvement Team will have undertaken an action learning process which will have to enhance student outcomes.

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Working party of Board and staff analyse the needs of children in the outdoor environment. Tender process completed for creation of a Natural environment in ECE grounds. Design brief for ECE outdoor area underway

Participation with CEO and Insight Action Learning project : School Improvement Through Action Learning Two day Leadership Professional Development Two day School Improvement Team (SIT) Professional Development (Mary, Yvonne, Samantha, Sandra) Five two hour Leadership and Five two hour SIT Team coaching sessions.

All ECE teaching staff MB, Trish and Sandra Adam Lange (Landscape architect) Sally Richards (CEO) Stephanie Jackiewicz (CEO ECE Consultant)

School Improvement Team & Leadership Team

CEO Consultants Adam Lange Landscape Architect

NQS QA 3 Physical environment

There is documented evidence that there is planning in progress

QCS 304: Targeted use of School Resources

Peter Bond Insight QCS 303: A culture SRC that promotes John Aldous (SIA) learning Leadership Team School Improvement Team

The School Improvement Team will have further developed their leadership skills by being able to successfully lead their colleagues in an action learning project.

Discipleship

Enhance opportunities for personal faith development

Strategic Plan Link

SMART Goals

Strategies

(School Strategic Plan)

(Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Result Orientated, Timed)

(How will we do it?)

Strategic objective 4: Discipleship Catholic Identity project

Increase enrolment of the vulnerable, poor and marginalised as a visible sign of our faith in action

Evangelisation Plan

(Who will lead/drive this? When will the action be done?)

By the end of 2016 teachers  will have discussed a variety of ways that they have implemented the Year of Mercy throughout the year so that we are confident that the Year of Mercy has been adopted across the school. 

By the end of 2016 teachers  and students will be able to articulate the life and  mission of St John so that we are able to share this knowledge with the whole school community.  

By the end of 2016 teachers and students will be able to articulate the charisms of the Dominican order so that the Four Pillars of Prayer, Study, Community Life, and Ministry and Service are clearly evident.

Responsibility & Timeline

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Recite the Year of Mercy prayer during selected Prayer Assemblies/morning prayer in class/end of class opportunities

Leadership Team, Staff

Resources & CEO Involvement

CEO – RE Consultant

QCS Component link

102: Integrating Catholic Life and Culture

Success indicators

(How we will know we have been successful)

Students will be able to articulate their awareness that Pope Benedict named this year as the Year of Mercy. The students will have gained confidence in being able to articulate the purpose of the Year of Mercy through their words and actions.

Each class to implement at least one way in which advocating for those less fortunate has been adopted in their classroom St John’s Week to be a focus. Focal area in the foyer on St John on feast day and key dates throughout the year. Use the school’s evangelization planning objectives Including snippets on St John in the newsletter

Leadership Team, Staff

Knowing the meaning of our school logo “Veritas” Basic history of our school order – Dominicans Linking the Dominican Charism’s Four Pillars with our daily lives Raise awareness of the St John ‘likeness’ in Admin Office

Whole Staff

Evangelisation Plan

Evangelisation Projects have been undertaken within each class group.

Students will have gained confidence in articulating the life and mission of St John through their words and action.

Leadership Team Staff

Dominican Order

The Dominican Charism described as the Four Pillars will be demonstrably visible in a variety of rooms around the school.