'Soaring high above a landscape of possibilities'
'I have carried you on eagle's wings' (Isaiah 40:31)
St Peter's School
2012 Annual Action Plan
Learning and Teaching
To improve student learning outcomes in LIteracy and Numeracy
Tracking and monitoring student learning
Use of analyser to track student learning
Moderation Process
Supporting teachers in Numeracy strategies
Extension of 'higher achieving' students
Use of data to identify patterens
ESL Students monitored
Data Tracking Wall Prep - Yr 2
Strategic Teaching and Learning Plan
Writing and Oral Language Assessments
Professional Learning
Peer observation in Literacy and Numeracy
Engaging Boys in authentic learning experiences
Learning Walks ( Numeracy and Literacy)
Planning for Rich Inquiry Units - Deb Vietri
Consistent pedagogical understandings and practices in Literacy - Jane Plunkett
PL in Numeracy
Multiliteracies
Professional Learning Wheels
Thinking Tools
Develop a culture of thinking
PLTs in Literacy and Numeracy
Literacy
Implement Literacy & Numeracy Plans
Explore Project Based Learning in Literacy and Numeracy
Common understandings of planning formats
Use Models of Contemporary Learning
SINE Testing
Pat M and Pat R as assessment tools
Maths Units of Work
Contemporary Learning Framework
Understanding by Design in Inquiry
Sustainability Projects through Inquiry
Assessment of, for and as learning
Science Education in the 21st Century
Use of Contemporary Tools
Flexible online learning
Differentiated Learning across the curriculum
Powerful Teaching and Learning - A Sacred Landscape
Shared Understanding of Vision and POLT
AUSVELS
Teaching and Learning in flexible spaces
Protocols for Learning Walks in Literacy and Numeracy
Peer Observation
Common understanding of the expectations in Literacy and Numeracy
Leadership and Management
To strengthen leadership and management structures to ensure they support improved student learning outcomes
SIF and School Review 2012
Catholic Identity Project
New POL roles / positions clarified
Continue to implement new leadership and PLT structures
Induction process and survey
Deepen Understanding of PLC
Insights SRC Surveys
Wisdom Meets Hope
PD with Helen Goode
Contemporary Teaching and Learning Framework
Sacred Landscape Document
Flexible Learning Spaces
Team Charters and Protocols
Professional Learning Wheels and ARMS
Strategic Teaching and Learning Plan based on work by Brent Davies
Cycle of Learning walks
Student Wellbeing
To enhance student engagement by building student / Teacher relationships
Bounceback
Continue to work on the SW Plan and Policy
Best practice for TAs in the classrooms
Parent Education Program
Confident Kids, CASEA, Seasons
Student Surveys
ILPs and review meetings
STAR Expectations
Continue to implement PBS
Personalised Learning
Explore and promote student voice through leadership positions
Communication and staff relationships (FISH)
Different disabilities
Social / Emotional Issues
School Refusal
Positive Reinforcement
Behavioural Management
Education in Faith
To create opportunities to involve staff, parents and parishioners in the faith life of the school
Teaching and Learning in Religious Education
Learning Walks
Exemplar Units
Classroom Environments
Liturgy and Community
Children involved in planning liturgies
Year 6 Leadership Teams
Class litugies each term
Parents and Parish Community involved in liturgies
Social Justice actions
Parish Team Meetings
Sacramental classes and other PD for Parents
Professional Development
Parish based seminar
Induction Program
Build staff relationships focussed on Gospel values
Leadership and Catholic Identity Project
Accreditation of teachers
Develop consistent pedagogical understandings
Contemporary Learning
Community
To encourage parents to be involved in their child's learning
Prep Transition
Pop the Cork, Cut the Ties
Prep BBQ
School Orientation
Showcase learning through expos, assemblies and displays
Online space for each class
Newsletters / SMS
Parent Helpers
Wellbeing Expo
To build links between the school and the local community
Friends of the Darebin Creek Community Resource - Frog Pond Project
SFYS Project funding for environmental projects
Website updated
Music, Japanese, PE links in the community
Strengthening Families Project
Use of wikispaces for communication and collaboration
Traffic Management with COW
Social Justice Projects
Partnerships with St Monica's
School Board
Artist in residence to develop mosaic
Scientist in Schools Program
Review Homework Policy
Sustainability Projects
Develop partnerships with agencies within COW
Webspace to showcase student work