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Frederick Irwin Anglican School A School of the Anglican Schools Commission (Inc)

Strategic Plan 2013 - 2016

13 February 2013

Frederick Irwin Anglican School – Strategic Plan 2013 - 2016

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Foreword This Strategic Plan has been developed to provide strong and purposeful direction for Frederick Irwin Anglican School over the next four years. While there is a degree of flexibility in such a plan, allowing new ideas and needs to be accommodated if necessary, the Plan has a clear structure which will facilitate the future advancement of our School. The Plan offers exciting new directions as well as the opportunity to further develop areas of excellence in the education of our students and our undertaking to develop the ‘whole’ child. An important characteristic of the Plan is its alignment to the Anglican Schools Commission Strategic Plan (2012 – 2016) and the Mission direction of the Diocese of Bunbury. A consultation phase has been essential to the successful development of the Strategic Plan. Council recognises that the depth and detail of information offered by a wide range of members of the school community has enabled a comprehensive picture of our strategic direction to be created. The detailed reports from all workshops and surveys will be retained and remain available for reference during the life of the Plan, while progress will be regularly reported to the school community. We would like to thank the students, staff members and parents who participated in the consultation phase, as well as The Reverend Peter Laurence, Chief Executive Officer of the Anglican Schools Commission, and Bishop Allan Ewing, Bishop of Bunbury, for their contribution. Council would also like to express its thanks and sincere appreciation to Dr Liz Pattison, who facilitated the development of the Plan. It is with some excitement that we now enter the implementation phase of the Strategic Plan (2013 – 2016). We look forward with confidence to working together as a whole school community to deliver on the Plan for the future of Frederick Irwin Anglican School. Ms Kerry Robertson Mrs Faye Wells Principal Chair of Council January 2013


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Our Mission

To provide a high quality, inclusive, caring Christian education which encourages students to fulfil their potential.

Our Core Values

Respect Responsibility Honesty Compassion Courage

Our Vision As a school of the Anglican Schools Commission, we are proud of our Anglican tradition, broad-based curriculum and holistic approach to education.

Our school community is inclusive and diverse and our students show their care and compassion for others, both within our community and beyond.

Each student is encouraged to be a creative thinker and inquiring learner with a strong work ethic. We promote and value academic achievement and our curriculum and co-curricular programmes are designed to assist all our students to develop confidence in their own abilities and to strive to achieve their personal best.

Our pastoral system underpins all that we do and provides a caring and supportive environment for our students.

In our pursuit of developing the ‘whole’ child, we strive to ensure all our students have the best possible educational experiences in a range of areas in order to acquire skills, attributes and qualities that will enable them to master the challenges of life and be good citizens of the 21st century.


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Our Strategic Direction The Strategic Plan provides the opportunity to reflect, assess and move forward, building on our distinctive Anglican identity, academic culture and pastoral care system. Key areas of focus over the next four years will be:

o Development of a whole school approach in teaching and learning, faith, pastoral care and staff development, creating an integrated school community that enables seamless transition for students through to Year 12.

o Development of pedagogy1 to be at the leading edge in teaching and learning for the 21st century, aligned to the specific needs and learning styles of our students.

o Maximising the opportunities of technology to enrich all aspects of the School.

o Extending our range of opportunities for students not going to university, while further developing the strengths of our academic culture.

o Extending our co-curricular clubs/activities programme and sporting competitiveness, including increased opportunities for parent support.

o Reflecting on and renewing our Christian education and pastoral care programmes including opportunities for active engagement in service to others through a whole school Service Learning programme.

o Becoming an integral and valued part of the local community and Diocese by developing a range of mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships.

o Continuing to enhance our facilities and environment, including building a Year 7 Centre, Chapel and adding vibrancy to our campus through colour and art.

1 Pedagogy: The theory, principles and methods of teaching.


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Our Core Activities Our Strategic Plan is delivered through four Core Activities:

1. Teaching and Learning 2. Faith and Pastoral Care

3. Community Relationships

4. Leadership, Governance and Resources


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Core Activity 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING

OUTCOMES:

We aim to achieve the following outcomes:

Frederick Irwin is a leading academic school with excellence in teaching and learning, together with a range of courses and opportunities to encourage all students to reach their potential. Our students develop as independent learners and critical, creative thinkers with a life-long love of learning.

Overall Performance Measures: o Feedback from parents, students and community on our teaching and learning. o Student progress, outcomes and achievements using a range of internal and external measures. o Students’ post-school destinations.

Objective

Action Plans

Key Performance Indicators

Timeframe

Coordinating Responsibility

1.1 Develop leading edge

pedagogy aligned to latest research in teaching and learning.

1.1.1 Develop a whole school understanding and approach in pedagogy.

Evidence of whole school curriculum planning. Staff performance appraisal.

Commence 2013

Head of Primary, Deputy Principal Curriculum.

1.1.2 Explore and integrate inquiry based learning and core competencies in literacy and numeracy in the Primary School curriculum, with flow on to Secondary School.

Evidence in teaching practice and classroom environments. Staff performance appraisal.

Commence 2013



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TEACHING AND LEARNING (continued)

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


1.1.3 Explore and introduce differentiated learning to meet a range of learning styles and needs.

Evidence in teacher programming. Staff performance appraisal.

Commence 2013


1.1.4 Integrate Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards.

Performance management of teaching staff.

Commence 2013

Principal.

1.1.5 Align professional development, peer teaching and mentoring for the School to be at the forefront in pedagogy.

Classroom practice. Staff performance appraisal.

Commence 2013


1.1.6 Research, evaluate and integrate new technologies and methodologies into teaching and learning.

Curriculum planning. Feedback from students, parents and staff.

Review April 2013


1.2 Develop a range of

opportunities to meet student needs.

1.2.1 Develop a Year 7 Transition Programme - academic and pastoral.

Programme introduction and evaluation.

Commence Semester 1 2013

Executive.

1.2.2 Continue to implement the Australian Curriculum.

Implementation meets government requirements.

Review Semester 2 2014



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TEACHING AND LEARNING (continued)

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


1.2.3 Review and further develop pathways, curriculum offerings and career advice for students not going to university.

Course offerings. Student retention.

2014

Deputy Principal Curriculum.

1.2.4 Explore ways to enhance support for students with special needs and learning disabilities, including the professional development of staff.

Feedback from parents. Appropriate professional development delivered.

Review Semester 1 2014

Team involving: Head of Primary, Deputy Principal Curriculum, Education Support (Primary and Secondary).

1.3 Enhance co-curricular

programmes.

1.3.1 Review the range of co-curricular and extra curricular activities to meet the interests of students, including Arts, Drama and Music.

Range of activities offered. Feedback from students, parents and staff.

2015

Head of Primary, Deputy Principal Secondary.

1.3.2 Evaluate sporting programmes and opportunities.

Feedback from students, parents and local community.

2013



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Core Activity 2: FAITH AND PASTORAL CARE

OUTCOMES: We aim to achieve the following outcomes:

We are a school community strong in the Anglican faith and traditions, social justice and service to others. Our pastoral care and safe, secure and nurturing environment enables our students to develop self-confidence, integrity, resilience and compassion.

Overall Performance Measures: o Feedback from parents, students and community on faith and pastoral care. o Expressions of the Anglican faith as part of school life. o The extent of student involvement in Service Learning.

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


2.1 Enable students to understand the Christian faith as a lifestyle, the Anglican denomination and also to explore and develop their own spirituality.

2.1.1 Review our Christian Education programme and further development of: o The integration of Christian Education into

the day-to-day life of the school, including worship, prayer and celebration.

o Opportunities for personal spiritual development, including Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.

o Professional learning for staff in the areas of Christianity, the Anglican denomination and Christian Education (Christian Education being both formal and informal)

Programme evaluation.

Commence 2013

Principal, Head of Primary, Chaplain.


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FAITH AND PASTORAL CARE (continued)

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


2.1.2 Build a School Chapel and increase the opportunities for students to worship in the Anglican tradition.

Chapel complete. Robust programme of worship in place.

Commence 2014

Bursar, Chaplain.

2.2 Develop increased

awareness of social justice and opportunities for active engagement in community service.

2.2.1 Introduce a whole school Service Learning Programme.

Programme introduction and evaluation.

Commence 2014

Principal, Chaplain.

2.3 Further develop the

School’s strengths in pastoral care of students, staff and families.

2.3.1 Reflect, review and extend pastoral care structures and programmes as a whole school approach, including: o The House system. o Camps. o Engagement across year groups. o Mentoring. o Programmes focusing on mental health,

wellbeing and resilience. o Embedding our values of respect,

responsibility, honesty, compassion and courage.

o Staffing structures and staff development for pastoral care.

Programme evaluation. Feedback from students, parents and staff.

Commence start of 2013

Deputy Principal Secondary.


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FAITH AND PASTORAL CARE (continued)

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


2.3.2 Explore access to a school psychologist, including the potential for a shared initiative through the Anglican Schools Commission.

Appropriate access to a school psychologist.

Commence 2013

Principal.

2.3.3 Review behaviour management as a whole school approach aligned to our values.

Effective policy and procedures in place.

Early 2014


2.3.4 Review bullying policy and procedures (including cyber bullying) and opportunities for parent workshops.

Effective policy and procedures in place. Feedback from parents, students and staff.

Early 2013


2.3.5 Further develop whole school student leadership opportunities.

Structures in place.

2014

Principal and Deputies.

2.3.6 Develop initiatives to enhance staff wellbeing, pastoral care and engagement as a whole school.

Structures in place. Staff feedback.

Annual review in Term 4



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Core Activity 3: COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

OUTCOMES:


Parents and families work in partnership with the School in the pursuit of developing the whole child. Frederick Irwin is recognised as a valued and integral part of the community, with mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships.

Overall Performance Measures: o Feedback from parents and community. o Level of participation in activities involving the School and external community. o Extent and outcomes of mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships. o Extent of positive media coverage.

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


3.1 Develop engagement

with parents in their children’s education and as members of the school community.

3.1.1 Review and enhance communication with parents, including online opportunities.

Parent feedback.

Review annually in Term 3

Principal.

3.1.2 Provide regular updates to parents on the progress of implementation of the Strategic Plan.

Inclusion in Principal’s annual report, School newsletters, etc.

Ongoing

Principal.


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COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS (continued)

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


3.1.3 Introduce parent workshops and forums on a range of topics relevant to the education and development of children and adolescents.

Number of events and level of participation. Parent feedback.

Commence 2013

Executive.

3.1.4 Provide opportunities for parent support for School clubs, activities, sports and events.

Coordinated involvement. Parent feedback.

2015


3.2 Promote the School’s

ethos, values and achievements.

3.2.1 Develop and implement a Marketing Plan including vibrant re-branding and media strategy.

Marketing Plan developed and implemented.

2014

Principal, Bursar, Council

3.3 Develop opportunities

for community involvement, including mutually beneficial partnerships.

3.3.1 Analyse where and how the School can increase interaction with the Diocese, Anglican community and Anglican agencies.

Level of engagement.

Commence Semester 2, 2013


3.3.2 Explore ways to enhance the inclusivity and diversity of the School community, aligned to Anglican Schools Commission objectives.

School Council decisions.

2015

School Council.


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COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS (continued)

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


3.3.3 Further develop opportunities to showcase the School in the community and bring the community to the School, including Music, Arts, Drama, events and exhibitions.

Number of events and level of participation.

Annual Plan in Term 1

Executive.

3.3.4 Develop a Past Students’ Association and encourage involvement in the life of the School.

Association in place. Level of participation.

2013

Principal, Bursar.


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Core Activity 4: LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE AND RESOURCES

OUTCOMES:


Frederick Irwin Anglican School is well led, governed and sustainable with the resources to implement the Strategic Plan and deliver a quality education. The School is an employer of choice and our staff members are highly skilled, motivated and progressive.

Overall Performance Measures: o Indicators of financial sustainability. o Capacity to attract and retain high quality members of School Council with a range of skill sets. o Capacity to attract and retain high quality staff. o Successful implementation of the Strategic Plan. o Achievement of School re-registration.

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe



culture of innovation and excellence in our staff.

4.1.1 Review and develop Staff Performance Appraisal, linked to professional development.

Enhanced Performance Appraisal System in place. Performance Appraisal outcomes.

Early 2013

Principal.

4.1.2 Review and redevelop the staff structure and promotional opportunities.

Structure in place.

2013/14

Principal.


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LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE AND RESOURCES (continued)

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


4.1.3 Develop project structures to engage staff in the implementation of the Strategic Plan, led by members of the Executive.


2013

Executive.


leadership and governance of the School.

4.2.1 Introduce structured professional development for the Executive focusing on leadership and strategic management.


2015

Principal.

4.2.2 Introduce governance training and professional development for School Council, together with the Anglican Schools Commission.


2013

Chair of School Council.

4.2.3 Continue to develop and implement a comprehensive set of whole school policies and procedures.

Audit of policies and procedures.

Ongoing

Principal.

4.2.4 Audit, analyse and realign budgets and resources to the delivery of the Strategic Plan.

Realigned budget in place.

Annual budget process

Principal, Bursar, Council.


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LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE AND RESOURCES (continued)

Objective

Action Plans


Timeframe


4.3 Continue to develop high

quality buildings, facilities and grounds to meet educational needs.

4.3.1 Revisit the Master Plan, linked to Strategic Plan priorities.

Master Plan approved.

2013

Council.

4.3.2 Further develop the vibrancy of the School campus, including the use of colour and art.

Initiatives implemented.

2015

Principal, Bursar.

4.3.3 Develop initiatives to be environmentally conscious and sustainable.

Initiatives implemented.

Ongoing. Review 2016.

Executive.

4.3.4 Revisit the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Plan, linked to Strategic Plan priorities.

ICT Plan approved.

2013

Principal, Bursar.

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