St. Simon Stock Elementary School
Learning Plan
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Mission Statement
It is the mission of St. Simon Stock Catholic Elementary School to enable students to:
* Become self-motivated life-long learners who strive to reach their full spiritual, academic and physical potential;
* Acquire and demonstrate the skills and attitudes that will enable them to make informed choices for their future;
* Grow in an understanding of Roman Catholic teachings and Gospel values, and incorporate these into their everyday life.
By providing an environment:
* Where we learn and grow within the context of a cooperative, community team of the Family, School and Church;
* That is nurturing and safe, where the Christian ideals of mutual trust, responsibility, equality and respect for all are encouraged.
Motto
St. Simon Stock Student Prayer
With God we learn and Play
To Him we faithfully Pray
Service for others Everyday
Catholic Focus
St. Simon Stock School Profile
St. Simon Stock Elementary School, which is at 6440 Lisgar Drive, welcomed students in September 2002 and had its Solemn Blessing in April 2003. The
school has a population of 340 students. The school was originally part of St. John of the Cross Parish, and St. Simon Stock, like St. John of the Cross, is a
Carmelite saint. Our school prayer, “With God, we learn and play. To Him, we faithfully pray. Service for others, every day" is a part of who we are as a
community.
St. Simon Stock, a member of the Carmelite religious community lived in the thirteenth century. Tradition holds that Our Lady appeared to him and gave him
the Carmelite habit and the scapular.
Together, our school and Catholic School Council help those in need in the local community and beyond through activities which support the local food
bank, Angel on the Tree at Christmas for the needy and fundraise for Share Life, Terry Fox and other charities. The students and their families also help the
parish with its fundraising efforts to build St. Josephine Bakhita Parish. The Student Council and our Youth Faith Ambassadors model faith and leadership
throughout the school, which are recognized at each of our monthly Virtues assemblies and special events.
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Core Principles
Catholicity
1. How does the school community model, celebrate and nourish gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centred programs and services?
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Gospel values are integrated into all teaching and learning activities, and fostered through daily prayer, classroom and school-wide liturgical
celebrations, “Virtues” education, religious education, and our Family Life program. Throughout the school year students are engaged in social justice
opportunities organized by staff and student leaders, including food and charity drives for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Eden Food Bank and Share
Life initiatives.
Learning Environment
1. Please summarize the school’s most recent (2014-2015) EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance.
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Primary Reading: 79% of students at or above Provincial Standard
Primary Writing: 93% of students at or above Provincial Standard
Primary Mathematics: 90% of students at or above Provincial Standard
Next Steps: We will continue to use data and professional development sessions (Professional Learning Teams), supported by the Special Assignment
Teacher (SAT) and our Special Education Resource team and support staff to guide our instructional practice and identify next steps.
2. Please summarize the school’s most recent (2014-2015) EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance.
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Junior Reading: 84 % of students at or above Provincial Standard
Junior Writing: 84 % of students at or above Provincial Standard
Junior Mathematics: 82 % of students at or above Provincial Standard
Next Steps: We will continue to use data and professional development sessions (Professional Learning Teams), supported by the Special Assignment
Teacher (SAT) and our Special Education Resource team and support staff to guide our instructional practice and identify next steps.
3. Describe how the school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning.
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School Learning Plan is shared with Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC)
Open House / Curriculum Nights establish communication with parents and families, in support of student learning
Central Committee for Catholic School Council (CCCSC) workshops are offered to parents through CSAC
Links to community partners – Parish, Community Helpers, Police, Public Health
Parent Volunteers are encouraged
Staff participate in school improvement through professional learning teams, and connections with S.A.T. and Resource & Support Staff
Students participate in excursions, extracurricular activities and special events to broaden their learning experiences
Information technology continues to support learning (e.g. Smart Boards, IPADS, PEDS) in all areas of the curriculum
Class Pages on the school website provide a communication tool between school and home
4. Outline ways the school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners.
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Special Assignment Teacher supports Primary/ Junior Numeracy and participates in Professional Learning Teams
Variety of data is used to continuously monitor learning, to inform instruction and assessment and determine next steps
Differentiation of instruction and assessment are utilized in response to student strengths, needs and prior learning
A collaborative approach is used to meet students' needs
Commitment to the responsive classroom, technology, Catholic Graduate Expectations, effective lesson design and Sacredness of the Environment
Development of a growth mindset in staff and students
Community Engagement
1. How does your school community ensure that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community?
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Family, parish and community members are welcomed at all times
All parents and families are invited and encouraged to participate in the Catholic School Advisory Council
Library and classroom resources purchased with school and council funds are selected to reflect cultural diversity and to provide equity for all learners
2. In what ways does the school team build and sustain community partnerships and collaboratives (e.g., collaborative relationships, Success By 6 Peel)?
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Trustee, Esther O'Toole is invited to all school events
Public Health Nurse supports our Safe School Action Plan and Healthy Active Living Committee
PALS Program
YMCA before-and-after-school program
Collaboration with community partners in support of special needs students, e.g. Community Care Access Centre, Erin Oak, Kerry’s Place
Community Police/Youth Education Officer/ Neighbourhood Police Unit connections and classroom visits.
Peel Safety Village visits
Heads Up, Athletic Tournaments, Chess Tournament , Speeches
Support of outreach programs within community
Self-Regulation Project
Parish-Home-School
1. Comment on how the school promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student success.
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Pastoral Plan is established in collaboration with Fr. Mark Achilles Villanueva
Parish information is shared in letters and newsletters to parents
Fr. Mark is welcomed by staff and students at the school
Sacramental preparation is planned with school, home and parish
Parish Representative is selected for Catholic School Advisory Council
School participates in fundraising activities for the new St. Josephine Bakhita Church
Families are invited and encouraged to participate in school liturgies /masses
Physical Environment
1. What activities does the school engage in that models and promote good stewardship of resources?
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Peace Garden is maintained and enjoyed by staff, students and parents
Green Team leads a school-wide recycling program
Students and staff participate in yard and park clean-up activities
Respect for others, for our school, and for personal property is modelled and taught
Through the Ontario Eco Schools program, we have developed both ecological literacy and environmental practices to become environmentally
responsible citizens, reduce the ecological footprint of our school and develop awareness of the sacredness of the environment.
2. Outline the ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility.
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Aligned with Public Sector Accounting Practices, the School Principal ensures adherence to School Board guidelines, General Administrative
Procedures (GAP), and Board Policy/Regulations in the management of Board funds, School-Generated and Catholic School Advisory Council funds
School Principal shares the above guidelines with Staff and with the Catholic School Advisory Council
School Principal utilizes the Dufferin Peel CDSB document “Financial Accountability in the Schools."
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students, indicating that they are likely to report bullying incidents at school, as demonstrated by
the CCCC School Climate Survey results.
Action Plans
Active listening and practicing virtues by inviting the voice of all students.
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students who have demonstrated improvement on the learning skill and work habit of
collaboration and an increase in the proportion of educators who are confident to apply knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities, as
demonstrated by CBLP professional learning feedback (e.g. exit tickets)
Action Plans
Embrace collaborative inquiry as a process for learning.
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students who have demonstrated improvement on the learning skill and work habit of selfregulation and the implementation of the Individual Pathway Planning tool.
Action Plans
Engage collaboratively in transitional practices
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students able to articulate strategies supporting their learning, as demonstrated by perceptual
data results; An increase in the proportion of educators who increased their understanding of assessment for and as learning, at PLCs.
Action Plans
Focus on assessment for and as learning
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students improving their EQAO achievement level between assessment years; An increase in the
proportion of educators who intend to apply knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities, as demonstrated by PLC feedback.
Action Plans
Designing Effective Lessons
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
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Short-term
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