Our relationships

with God

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A welcoming inclusive

community

Commitment to

excellence

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A sense of belonging and self-

worth

Awareness

of and respect for

the needs of others

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The richness and

diversity of our

community

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Opportunities for spiritual, intellectual,

physical, social and emotional

growth

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St James Coorparoo School Action Plan 2017

A learning community where

Christian values are lived and

integrated, so that our children

grow physically, spiritually and

intellectually.

• To provide high quality inclusive Catholic education• To provide a safe and nurturing environment where

all community members are valued and respected• To foster within our community a love of learning and spirit of inquiry• To nurture a willingness to rise to the demands of learning as

responsible, digital citizens

Vision Mission

Strong Catholic identityStrengthen capacity to lead, engage and teach with a re-contextualised Catholic world-view within each school and office community.

System Strategic Intents• Embed a contemporary Catholic perspective in identified learning areas

• Sustain Catholic Identity by delivering a planned and integrated approach to leadership for mission

• Improve classroom teaching of Religion through effective teaching practice, including the monitoring of student progress and enhancing teacher knowledge of the Catholic story

Strategies1. To enhance the prayer life of the students, teachers and parents through well-planned

classroom prayer rituals.

• Provide appropriate professional development for staff around structure of prayer rituals and appropriate resourcing for such endeavours

• Develop a planning template to be used by staff when planning prayer rituals

• Provide invitations to leadership team, parish priest and parents to join in classroom prayer at least once a semester.

2. To educate the community, students, parents and staff about the significance of each of our newly named houses; Duhig, MacKillop and Polding

• Introduce each house patron during morning assemblies with a focus on their life story and the qualities that make them special. Patrons to be made visible in school reception area, in each classroom space. Tear drop banners to be used for assemblies and masses.

3. Audit staff to plan for appropriate professional development related to the classroom teaching of Religion

• A.P.R.E to seek feedback from teaching staff regarding professional development in the teaching of Religious Education. A particular focus on the “3 Worlds of the Text” already identified

Building a sustainable future(a) Build sustainability through people and capability (b) Ensure stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance

System Strategic Intents• Improve the health and safety environment and promote a consistent approach to

the continuous improvement of health and safety culture through the Safety and Wellbeing Strategic Action Plan 2017-2020

• Strengthen processes and systems to support evidence-based decision making, accountability and governance to achieve our priorities

• Support continuous improvement and growth at individual, team and organisational levels through the Performance and Development Process

Strategies1. Plan for the successful refurbishment of the administration building and junior

playground precinct in line with facilities Masterplan.

• Maintain clear lines of communication with key stakeholders. Development of Education Brief, regular briefings with architect and building services representative.

2. To build teacher capacity.

• Support the St James staff in the formulation of individual professional learning goals - Review progress in the achievement of these goals

3. Development of whole school I.T plan with an emphasis on a comprehensive audit of I.T devices.

4. To develop a maintenance plan for the school to ensure regular upkeep school facilities.

Excellent learning and teachingGrow engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing for each student.

System Strategic Intents• Advance student progress and achievement by: — improving literacy and numeracy teaching practice

in every classroom — resourcing and providing professional support for effective and expected teaching practices

• Innovate for excellence by: — building on innovative learning and teaching practice — scaling-up innovative practices in emerging priorities

• Advance student progress and achievement by: — improving literacy and numeracy teaching practice in every classroom — resourcing and providing professional support for effective and expected teaching practices

• Achieve maximum learning potential by assisting schools to work with parents and the broader community to support each child

Strategies1. To work towards the achievement of our St James S.M.A.R.T Goal through the implementation of the

Learning Growth Plan.

• Work through “Skinny Plan” in order to meet S.M.A.R.T Goal

2. To develop and implement a whole school I.T Plan including the roll-out of the one to one device program for Yrs.3-6

• Provide professional learning opportunities for whole school approach to ICLT.

3. To embed a common language of Learning at St James

• To introduce, teach and create a common language of learning at St James through the use of “Learning Dispositions” which will be made visible throughout the school.

4. To continue the implementation of the three High Yield Strategies.

• Six Review and Response cycles planned for 2017 to be held in the Data Room - Provision for Data Review and Forward Planning Sessions to monitor student progress and inform future planning - More regular Learning Walks and Talks to be held throughout 2017

Values

LEARN and ACT with HEART and MIND