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Immaculate Conception Annual School Development Report

Immaculate Conception School 93 Harbour Drive

Colliers, NL A0A 1Y0

2012-13 School Development Report

Mission:

The aim of Immaculate Conception School is to provide a safe and nurturing inclusive environment which fosters high quality instruction leading to the complete development of the whole child. Student, teachers, parents and the community at large collaborate to develop a positive, child-centered, learning environment which recognizes the value and

uniqueness of each individual in the 21st Century.


Table of Contents Message from the Director of Education ............................................................................ 3 Message from Principal ...................................................................................................... 4 Message from School Council ............................................................................................ 5 Overview of School ............................................................................................................ 6

Our School Community .................................................................................................. 6 Key Highlights/Special Projects ..................................................................................... 6 Partnerships ..................................................................................................................... 7

Summary Report on the School’s Most Current Data ........................................................ 9 School Development Plan for Previous School Year……………………………………16 School Development Plan for Current School Year……………………………………. 21


Message From Director/CEO of Education

A Message From

DARRIN PIKE CEO/DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

This school development report for the 2012-13 school year outlines your school’s successes and highlights in matters such as student achievement and professional development. The planning and execution of a school development plan is an important process that must be undertaken by the entire school community. A thorough plan lays the foundation for a productive and successful school year and will be beneficial to every member of the school community, most importantly the students of your school. As we move ahead with the development of a new strategic plan for the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District I thank our administrators, teaching staff, school councils and school communities for their efforts in developing and implementing the previous plans to ensure student success and achievement. Such collaboration is important to grow together as a school community for the betterment of our education system. I look forward with great enthusiasm to the progress we are going to make as we build upon these school development plans and continue to provide a quality education for every student in our province. Sincerely, Darrin Pike CEO/Director of Education


Message from Principal It is indeed a pleasure for me to once again reflect upon, and highlight the many successes that were achieved at Immaculate Conception during the 2012-13 school year. In September 2011 we began a new cycle in the School Development Model. This report is a result of the ongoing process of reviewing our goals, objectives, and strategies, that we implement each year to improve student achievement. This report will also recognize some challenges that we focus on to improve achievement levels. The results of the Provincial assessments for the past year were phenomenal. Students at both the Grade 3 and 6 levels achieved higher than others in most areas at the District and Province levels. The Grade 3 students outperformed well above the District and Provincial averages throughout the entire assessment, while the Grade 6 students were above in many areas of writing. Also, the Grade 1 and 2 assessments show very positive results and much to celebrate. The Grade 1 students were also above the District and Provincial averages. The Grade 2 results indicate an increase from previous years. To summarize, we have lots to be proud of in our students. As a result of the objectives outlined in our School Development Plan, and the new initiatives we implement each year, we are proud of the positive results in student achievement levels. Immaculate Conception School is very much a community school. We have developed solid partnerships with our parents as demonstrated by the very successful Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Without the input and dedication from the parent volunteers, we would not be able to offer these two valuable programs for our students. Our School Council plays an active role in fundraising for the needed resources to support the School Development Plan. They are a strong voice for our parent community and advocate on behalf of students and parents. Our parents, both inclusively and exclusively of the School Council, have developed a very strong volunteer base for our successful recycling program. Our small school has been recognized as one of the top recycling schools in the Province and has made the top five (5) schools in the Eastern District again this year. During the past year we collected in excess of 205,000 recyclable items. Fantastic everyone! I would like to express a farewell to our Grade 6 students as they move into junior high at Roncalli High School. I am confident you will have memories of Immaculate for such a long time. I encourage you all to be“the best you can be”. I would like to congratulate our Kindergarten students as well for successfully completing their first year. Good Luck in the years to come. Yours in Education, Todd Crane Principal


Message from School Council As a partnering group in the learning environment of Immaculate Conception we are pleased to report a successful school year. Throughout the year the calibration with our school council has enabled us to have a shared role in the success of our school. We are privileged to have a highly skilled, caring and engaged staff that enables our students to succeed in both education and personal growth. Our Volunteer program is very active and allows our school to succeed in delivering many extracurricular activities. The synergies of combining our skilled staff, engaged volunteers and active parents has allowed our students to be provincial leaders in Provincial Assessment scores. Our Volunteer program allows for the delivery of a cost effective and nutritious breakfast and lunch program as well as highly effective fundraising efforts. Last year we completed our annual Christmas sweep, recycling program as well as a cook book fundraising effort. Our fundraising efforts allowed us to purchase classroom equipment, technical equipment, and physical education equipment and provided students with several out of school educational excursions. Our school council believes in our thriving educational environment, we will continue to work with all partners to deliver an enhanced learning environment for all our kids. Our main goal is to continue to collaborate with proper groups to ensure we provide a proper facility for our vibrant and growing student population. It is a privilege and rewarding experience to be part of the Immaculate School Council. I would like to thank all stake holders for your support during this past school year. Michael Moriarity Co-Chair School Council


Overview of School Our School Community Immaculate Conception School is a K-6 school with an enrolment of 128 students. The school is located in the community of Colliers. The school’s catchment area consists of students from the communities of Colliers, Conception Harbour, Avondale, and Brigus Junction. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of our students are bused to school. Immaculate Conception is a single stream school with the exception of Grade 4 where there were two streams. For the 2012-13 school year, the school was allocated 12.05 teaching units which included 1 administrator, 8.0 regular teachers, .25 for Guidance, 2.0 units for Special Education and .60 for Music and Physical Education. In addition to teaching units, the school has a secretary (30 hours/week), janitor (40 hours/week) and student assistant (20 hours/week). Also, we avail of personnel from the Eastern School District for itinerant services (Speech Language, Educational Psychologist, Autism Consultant, and Hearing Impaired Itinerant). Key Highlights/Special Projects Healthy and Active Living With the added allocation of time for a Physical Education teacher, students were exposed to a variety of new and exciting activities as part of our Healthy and Active Living program. In September students and staff participated in the annual Walk to Breakfast. In October we celebrated Healthy Commotions Day where students participated in Smartboard games in the gym and participated in various classroom activities related to healthy living. Grades three to six were also given the opportunity to participate in cross-country running twice a week. For the first time this year, students in grades three to six were involved in the Hershey Track and Field Games. Grade three to six also attended the Harvest Run in Carbonear. Elementary students were involved in Intramural Sports from November-February. Students participated in an outdoor winter activities unit for physical education which included downhill skiing, skating, snowshoeing, outdoor scavenger hunts and curling. Students in Grade Six also learned about outdoor survival skills through topics such as hypothermia, frostbite and how to build snow shelters. During the Winter Carnival, students of Immaculate were taken through a series of activities such as: curling, fencing, dancing, speed stacking, table hockey and scavenger hunts. Play and Learn week was organized by our Physical Education teacher. Parents in Grades Kindergarten to Grade Three were invited to the school to participate in games and activities with their children. These games were based on the Play and Learn initiative, with the main goal of showing parents/guardians that children learn best through play.


The year came to an end with the annual Sports Day at the Techniplex in St. John’s. Overall, many opportunities for students to be healthy and to get active! Music Both Elementary and Primary Choirs combined for a delightful Multi-Cultural Christmas Musical, “December Around the World”. All of the children were celebrating Christmas in different countries in their own language and culture. Students also participated in the Kiwanis Music Festival. Both choirs achieved second place. We were very fortunate to have “Lowmand Sound” come to our school last spring. They held workshops for the students which focused on traditional dances, and different instruments; guitar, accordion, fiddle, and harp. The interest in traditional Newfoundland music was exciting. 21st Century Learning We were very fortunate to receive $14,000 from the Department of Innovation and Business to enable us to purchase new iPads for all classrooms and other technology for the school. The iPads will support teachers and students in many areas of the curriculum. Several teachers were also successful in receiving funding through Memorial University and Hibernia for a STEM project. Both projects will be implemented in the 2013-14 school year. Other Highlights/Events:

- Recycling Program (over 205,000 items collected) - Technology Initiative for iPads - 100th Day of School Celebrations - Student lead Assemblies - Rocks and Rings Curling - Snowshoeing - Math Day - Fieldtrips (Beauty and The Beast, Techniplex) - Grade 5 Salmon Project - Grade 3 Witches Kitchen - Bullying Awareness - Heritage Fair - Ocean’s Day - ICS Student Newsletter

Partnerships The Newfoundland and Labrador Kids Eat Smart Foundation helps our school offer a nutritious breakfast to all of our students. Several local businesses support the school breakfast program financially as well. Our biggest event for the program is Walk To Breakfast which helps support and sustain the program.


Immaculate Conception is supported wholeheartedly by the School Council, parents and the community at large. Parents and other volunteers have been actively involved in all aspects of our school. School field trips, special events, and both Breakfast and Lunch programs are all supported by parents and volunteers. Local agencies such as the fire departments (Colliers, Conception Hr. and Avondale) all contribute to the school in various ways throughout each year. They offer contests for the students during Fire Prevention Week. Communities Against Violence is also active in anti-bullying presentations for the Grades Five and Six.


Summary Report on the School’s Most Current Data

Provincial Assessment Data Reading Records for Grades 1 and 2 Grade 1: Percentage of Students (in June) at or above the Provincial benchmark Grade 1 Enrolment = 16

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13

School District Province School District Province School District Province School District Province

60.7 64.6 62.6 88.9 67.4 64.6 70.6 60.2 60.2 63.2 59.2 58.7

What do these results tell us?

- Students performed above the District and Province. - The trend from 2010-13 highlights positive change in Grade 1 performance levels. During 2009/10 students were performing

below District and Provincial levels. - A concentrated, direct focus on areas needing further development since 2009 has resulted in success. - Students have been out-performing the Provincial averages in All strands/areas (rhyme, dictation, etc.). - A lot of celebration to be had for the success of these accomplishments.


Grade 2: Percentage of Students (in June) at or above the Provincial benchmark Grade 2 Enrolment = 17

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13


75.0 72.6 72.6 72.4 74.8 73.8 73.3 68.1 66.9 70.6 65.6 64.5


- Similarly, the Grade 2’s have out-performed students at the District and Provincial levels. - Over the course of the 4-year trend, students have been on par or somewhat above the District and Province. - During 2010/11, results reflect a minor decrease; however, results have been consistent ever since. - Much success can be attributed to the implementation of Academic Intervention strategies, DI strategies, and ways in which

Assessment is being done. - A shift in academic focus since 2010 has resulted in many positive changes.


Provincial Assessment data by strand for grades 3 and 6

Grade 3 English Language Arts Grade 3 Enrolment = 13

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13


Multiple Choice

Reading 95.8 92.5 92.2 77.1 79.8 79.7 76.7 67.8 67.5 84.6 73.0 72.7

Listening 85.6 80.8 80.9 89.3 87.9 87.9

Constructed Response: Percentage of students achieving at Level 3 (i.e., grade level) or above

Demand Writing

100.0 74.4 73.9 92.9 73.2 72.0 77.8 81.5 81.7 91.7 65.2 64.4

Poetic 100.0 71.1 71.5 100.0 79.0 77.8 61.9 48.8 47.9 83.3 66.9 65.2

Informational 88.9 62.9 63.6 91.7 53.1 52.8 76.2 64.3 64.4 100.0 80.3 80.1

Listening 100.0 61.5 59.9 93.3 69.5 68.9


- Demand Writing has been a strong area for students over the course of 4 years. - During 2012/13, students in Grade 3 have out-performed both the District and Province by significant margins. - A more focused plan for areas needing attention (i.e. fiction and non-fiction reading, and informational text) has been at the

forefront for the past two years. - Implementation of new strategies (eg. Daily 5, flexible groupings, Guided Reading, etc) can be attributed to much success. - A collaborative approach at divisional levels has resulted in a team approach and more reflection among teachers. Teachers

sharing resources and using DI strategies may be reflected here as well. - The focus moving forward will be to expand upon sharing of strategies, collaborative approach, and co-teaching.


Grade 3 Mathematics Grade 3 Enrolment = 13

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13


Multiple Choice

Number Operations

84.3 75.2 76.0 81.8 74.2 74.6 76.9 72.8 72.5

Number Concepts

91.7 76.8 77.3 89.8 77.5 78.2 77.4 78.5 78.3


Reasoning 100.0 59.2 62.2 80.0 58.8 61.1 84.6 72.9 72.2

Communication 100.0 57.9 61.5 86.7 58.7 60.5 84.6 74.4 73.4

Connections & Representations

100.0 66.1 68.1 86.7 63.7 65.2 88.5 80.2 78.7

Problem Solving

100.0 66.7 68.3 93.3 77.3 77.1 92.3 83.5 82.6


- Math results indicate very positive results from 2009-12. - Students have out-performed the District and Province since 2009. - The focus/goals for Math, as stated in our School Development Plan for the past 2 years has been; 1) Number Concepts and

Operations and 2) Mental Math. - The current focus remains status quo as we prepare for Provincial Assessments in the Spring. - There has been a shift in assessment practices by teachers. Collections of student data from all forms of assessment are evident

from teachers.


Grade 6 English Language Arts Grade 6 Enrolment = 18

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13


Multiple Choice

Reading 92.1 81.7 81.0 81.7 80.3 79.5 76.7 71.6 71.1 73.8 79.0 78.5

Listening 86.7 87.4 86.7 67.8 68.2 67.0


Demand Writing

100.0 83.3 81.3 90.0 75.4 74.7 91.7 74.8 74.9 91.2 78.9 76.5

Poetic 100.0 70.6 69.9 72.2 67.9 66.2 66.7 49.9 50.4 75.0 83.6 82.1

Informational 100.0 70.2 68.4 83.3 59.8 58.7 41.7 57.3 58.6 87.5 83.9 83.6

Listening 100.0 69.3 66.6 83.3 54.4 51.8


- Students continue to strive in Demand Writing. Trends for the 4-year period indicate much higher performance than the District and Province.

- Reading levels indicate a slight decline from District and Province. In addition, there has been a slight decrease from the previous year.

- Reading focus (especially fiction) has been targeted as the concern at Grade 6 level and much emphasis has been concentrated in this area for the last two years and at present.

- Poetic has been slightly below the District and Provincial averages as well, however, it has significantly increased from 2011-12.

- Both poetic and fiction reading have been identified as the areas needing attention. New strategies and resources are presently being incorporated into the curriculum.


Grade 6 Mathematics

Grade 6 Enrolment = 18

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13


Multiple Choice

Number Operations 73.3 71.8 72.3 76.3 66.6 67.4 60.4 62.0 62.4

Number Concepts 77.0 76.6 76.9 83.2 74.6 74.9 67.4 67.1 67.2


Reasoning 100.0 53.0 54.5 63.2 51.1 52.3 63.6 58.3 58.9

Communication 86.7 44.5 46.4 52.6 42.4 44.3 50.0 56.8 56.6

Connections & Representations

86.7 42.8 43.8 63.2 33.2 35.2 36.4 58.7 58.6

Problem Solving 86.7 56.5 57.7 84.2 67.9 68.1 72.7 65.7 65.6


- Two areas of concern for Grade 6 Math are communication, and connections and representing from the last Provincial assessment. Since 2011 there has been much emphasis placed on the areas of concern.

- A more concentrated effort has been placed on Mental Math. - Unfortunately, there are no results from 2012-13 to indicate any improvements only at the school level. Provincial assessment

results for 2013-14 will hopefully display positive results.


Internal Assessment Data

- Grade 1 Report Card data clearly identifies the same results as the Provincial Assessment. - Grade 2 data is also consistent with the Provincial Assessment. There are 4-5 students who do not meet the benchmark for

reading, viewing, writing and representing. - The Grade 3 data highlights the equivalent scores as produced by students on the Provincial Assessment. All students scored 4

and above in all strands of Language Arts and 3 and above in Math. - The writing results on the Grade 6 Provincial Assessment indicate 91% of students are at 3 and above. However, the Report

Card data for writing and representing displays 77% of students scoring 3 and above. There is a huge difference in the results for both reporting data.


- The results clearly highlight the consistencies between the sources of data both internally and externally. There exists one inconsistency at the Grade 6 level that may be attributed to several factors.

- The data also supports and directs our professional development as a staff. - The internal data also supports teachers through their strategies, instruction and assessment practices. - As a result of the many consistencies between the two sources of data, it justifies teachers’ best practices and also areas

needing more attention/focus. In summary, the strategies and actions of our School Development Plan will continue to focus on the goals. It should be noted that since there have been many strong areas in student performance; the weaker areas will be a huge part of the Plan whereby strategies are implemented to support teaching practices. In addition, the focal areas will have a direct impact on how assessment will be conducted moving forward. Already, there have been new practices implemented to deal with various forms of assessment. Teachers have been collecting data from various sources and compiling it in assessment binders to be utilized during reporting times and parent meetings. This structure has been working well and has been successful. As we move forward, we are confident that these structures will take on new meaning and be another way to collect and compile data on individual students.


Report on School Development Plan for Previous Year (2012-13) Goal 1. To improve student learning and achievement in a 21st Century inclusive learning environment. Objective 1.1 Implement new assessment/evaluation (as, for, of) techniques for mental math and number operations/concepts.

Objective 1.2 Implement new assessment/evaluation (as, for, of) techniques in demand writing and nonfiction reading.

Evaluation 1.1 Think Tank Problem Solving Groups Diverse Groups, Problem Solving Math Buddies iPad Math App – Multiplication Smart Board – NLVM - Nelson Site Geo Boards Use of Apps & Strategies in the classroom Math journals are being used Math centers are being used on a more regular basis Teachers are using a variety of technology and manipulatives to model

concepts Primary classes have individual sets of White Boards Teachers have developed and begun to use individual assessment

packages Teachers have become more consistent in using one-on-one

conferencing in classrooms for assessment

Evaluation 1.2 Digital Storytelling Use of Technology to Access Learning Gear Daily Five Toward Non-fiction Using Moving Up Program Cross Curricular Activities, i.e. Prezis, Newspapers Continue to Use D.I. strategies to gauge student motivation or

interest Discuss Rubrics We are using a variety of Reading Resources, i.e. Newspapers Teachers are purchasing more non-fiction for classrooms Teachers are using Bold Print and Tumble Books Resources Teachers are implementing LRT in cross-curricular activities Some Primary teachers have created their own rubric, other

teachers are in the early development stage Teachers are using a variety of strategies to model demand pieces


Goal 2. To continue to build upon a positive school culture that provides a healthy safe, caring and socially just environment for all students. Objective 2.1 To continue to reinforce PBS initiatives and leadership opportunities for students.

Objective 2.2 Institute a program of alternative free-time activities for students to promote healthy and active living.

Evaluation 2.1 We use Star Awards weekly winners. Police Officer and another guest gave a presentation on

bullying Presentation on Communities Against Violence Art displays Computer Buddies Peer helpers Canteen orders (grade 6) Grade 3’s read announcements during school day

Evaluation 2.2 A number of activities were evident throughout the year. These include;

After school sports (track n’ field) and intramurals Trash-less Tuesday Winter Carnival – skiing, skating Walk to Breakfast Rocks n’ Rings Techniplex Harvest Run Sports Day Swimming Program Snow Shoeing Speaker from the Milk Program talked to the students re

nutrition Support from Program Specialists Play and Learn


Operational Issues Report 2012-13

Year Issue Action Evaluation

2012-13 Storage Shed

Fundraise to build a shed to store Physical Education equipment and school furniture.

Completed

2012-13 Air Conditioner for Computer Lab

Install A/C unit to combat the heat build up

Completed

2012-13

Required space for guidance and other Special Services personnel

No space for confidentiality and student meetings

Personnel share a small room. Many times it is needed at same time (eg. Guidance and SLP). Not suitable. No space available. Incomplete

2012-13 Screens in all windows to combat flies in Fall and Spring

Investigate costs to install new screens

Incomplete.

2012-13 Wireless Infrastructure To support 21st Century Learning Completed.


Actions for Change Goal 1. To improve student learning and achievement in a 21st Century inclusive learning environment.

Objective 1.1 Continue to implement DI strategies with a focus on number operations and number concepts at various grade levels.

Objective 1.2 Continue to focus on DI strategies to support non-fiction and fiction reading.

Actions for Change 1.1 Elementary Teachers use paper instead of White Boards. It would

be more effective in assessment Explore the possibility of having a Math Club (Elementary) Continue with weekly problem solving Continue to use the Think Tank Continue the use of technology in the classroom Daily Five centers between grades – multi age Continue to model concepts Continue and refine conferencing practices and resources with new

technology use and explore new apps and practices K-3 teachers feel Math Club is not applicable and would prefer to

focus on development & implementation of Daily 5 Math

Actions for Change 1.2

Continue to use and explore new forms of Digital Storytelling Continue to use technology to access learning Continue to gear our Daily Five toward non-fiction Elementary teachers do not feel a need to create a Rubric. We

have communicated what the expectations are and we can reword the technology for the students understanding

Teachers feel that non-fiction is just one element and we should be incorporating all strands of literary genre and not just one specific element

Continue to model demand pieces and further integrate technology

Continue to use Newspapers


Goal 2. To continue to build upon a positive school culture that provides a healthy safe, caring and socially just environment for all students. Objective 2.1 To continue to build a positive school environment through student leadership opportunities and PBS.

Objective 2.2 Continue to offer a program of alternative activities for students to promote healthy and active living and fine arts.

Actions for Change 2.1 Continue to use and reinforce the PBS System/Star Awards Use the DARE Program Skype and iPads /Facetime Wall of Fame in each class Continue to monitor bullying and implement DARE program in

2013/2014 Continue to publish students names in Newsletter Use a bulletin board to display weekly Star Award winners Ask parents to provide information to school regarding “Good

News” events Next year expand peer helpers to include things such as helping

primary to get dressed for recess and lunch Make a schedule in September for each grade (starting with grade 6)

to read announcements for a month Utilize bulletin boards for Art displays. One for primary, one for

Elementary Implement student achievements on bulletin board

Actions for Change 2.2 Fruity Friday - rename and move to another day Continue with our extra-curricular gym activities Continue offering healthy menu items Form a Curling League for intramurals after school Continue outdoor Winter Carnival activities Explore Arts Smarts as an way to support the Fine Arts program.


School Development Plan for Current Year

One Year School Development Plan

School Development Plan 2013 - 2014 Goal 1: To improve student learning and achievement in a 21st Century inclusive learning environment.

Objective 1.1: Continue to implement DI strategies with a focus on number operations and number concepts at various grade levels.

Objective 1.2: Continue to focus on DI strategies to support non-fiction and fiction reading.

Strategies:

1.1.1 Implement weekly problem solving. Use of Think Tank as a resource

1.1.2 Use of technology to reinforce concepts ( iPads and apps) 1.1.3 Ability/flexible groupings for different activities 1.1.4 Use of math journals and math centers (Daily 5) 1.1.5 Modeling of mathematical concepts in reasoning and

communication 1.1.6 Implement white boards for Mental Math 1.1.7 Math Resource Centers- STEM project (K,3,4) 1.1.8 Tech Tables (All Grades) 1.1.9 Develop/prepare individual assessment packages (binders) 1.1.10 One-on-one conferencing 1.1.11 LNT support 1.1.12 Apple TV for Instruction 1.1.13 Centers and groupings (Daily 5) 1.1.14 Introduction of Self Assessment Strategies 1.1.15 Entrance/ Exit cards 1.1.16 Teacher collaborations within divisions 1.1.17 Continue to share apps on ICS mailbox 1.1.18 Game club 1.1.19 Continue to use Pre-Referral Intervention Manual

Strategies:

1.2.1 Digital storytelling 1.2.2 Use of technology (iPads and apps, Apple T.V.) to assess

learning 1.2.3 Gear Daily 5 towards fiction and nonfiction 1.2.4 Use of BOLD PRINT, and Tumble Books resources (digital

presentations) 1.2.5 Use of the “Newspapers in Education” to discuss events, make

predictions, etc. 1.2.6 Implement daily language program; booklets, morning message,

etc. 1.2.7 Focus on the inferential (inferences) strand in Lang. Arts 1.2.8 Journals and Reader response tailored to inferential questions 1.2.9 Focus on Why? 5W Check 1.2.10 Buddy Reading/Writing 1.2.11 LNT support 1.2.12 Literacy profiles 1.2.13 Centers and groupings (Daily 5) 1.2.14 Teacher collaborations within divisions 1.2.15 Continue to share apps on ICS mailbox 1.2.16 Continue to use Pre-Referral Intervention Manual 1.2.17 Model reading and prediction strategies


Indicators of Success:

1.1.1 Data Analysis of increased proficiency in understanding, ability and capabilities of math outcomes.

1.1.2 Data from PA 1.1.3 Overall understanding of problem solving through journals

and problem solving booklets 1.1.4 Demonstration of concepts in completion of assigned work 1.1.5 Anecdotal records, checklists and observations 1.1.6 An increase in comfort level using technology (iPads, apps,

Smart boards/Team boards) 1.1.7 Peer and self- assessment 1.1.8 Improved and more detailed responses 1.1.9 Conferencing 1.1.10 Increase in ability of mathematical concepts in reasoning

and communication using rubric


1.2.1 Data Collection 1.2.2 Data Analysis of increased proficiency in

understanding, ability and capabilities of non-fiction reading and fiction reading.

1.2.3 An increase in enthusiasm/comfort level when using technology (e.g. Speak Q)

1.2.4 Increased proficiency of responses in booklets 1.2.5 Portfolios, foldables, finished product, recordings and

journals 1.2.6 Increase use of Newspapers In Education 1.2.7 Assessment checks during daily routines, etc. 1.2.8 Reading Assessments

Goal 1. Support Plan

Financial Professional Development/Time Required

1.1.1 Purchase additional iPads 1.1.2 Renew subscriptions to websites 1.1.3 Headsets 1.1.4 Resources for Math centers

1.1.1 Teachers in Action project require a number of PD days 1.1.2 LNT support 1.1.3 Program Specialist to meet with individual teachers

(classroom focus) 1.1.4 PD close-out at school level on iPad use and Apple TV 1.1.5 Inclusive Education PD with Itinerant


Goal 2: To continue to build upon a positive school culture that provides a healthy safe, caring and socially just environment for all students. Objective 2.1: To continue to build a positive school environment through student leadership opportunities and PBS.

Objective 2.2: Continue to offer a program of alternative activities for students to promote healthy and active living and fine arts.

Strategies:

2.1.1 RCMP presentations (bullying, DARE) 2.1.2 Consistent Behavior Management Program in all

Primary Classes 2.1.3 Student lead school assemblies 2.1.4 Weekly Star Awards 2.1.5 Introduce a “good news” team. 2.1.6 Changes to School Newsletter, i.e. - Student names in Newsletter - Class happenings -Thank you Section -“Hats Off” 2.1.7 Peer helpers (e.g. Intramurals) 2.1.8 Students reading announcements weekly (recycling and weather) 2.1.9 Art board to display student work 2.1.10 Doing Canteen orders daily by Elementary students. 2.1.11 Skype with other schools on Daily News events 2.1.12 Displaying student achievements on a designated bulletin board (Principal’s Award) 2.1.13 Student work displayed on slideshow in front entrance. 2.1.14 Highlight – Donations and Volunteers 2.1.15 Use Apple TV for Announcements 2.1.16 D.A.R.E. Program 2.1.17 Explore the possibility of creating a School Year Book.

Strategies:

2.2.1 Expand extra-curricular activities (i.e. sports, violin group, recorder club etc).

2.2.2 Implement “Trashless Tuesdays” and promote healthy choices.

2.2.3 Schedule for outdoor playtime for certain areas of the playground.

2.2.4 Winter Carnival activities 2.2.5 Explore options for out of school physical activities 2.2.6 Continue with Walk To Breakfast, after school

sports, cross country 2.2.7 Introduce “Fruity Friday’s” once a month 2.2.8 Continue with activities as part of healthy

commotions 2.2.9 Implement a Seasonal Art Club 2.2.10 Implement a Musical Club 2.2.11 Continue offering afterschool sports



1.1.1 Increased student motivation and participation. 1.1.2 Increased student attendance and punctuality. 1.1.3 Number of Star Awards given to students. 1.1.4 Improved student behavior and attitudes. 1.1.5 Survey students about various activities throughout the

year.


2.2.1 Number of students participating in different programs. 2.2.2 A decrease in “junk food” students are eating at school. 2.2.3 Improved student attendance for certain students. 2.2.4 Self-assessment 2.2.5 Fitness testing

Goal 2. Support Plan

Financial Professional Development/Time Required

2.1.1 Basketball nets for Playground area. 2.1.2 Monthly fruit trays 2.1.3 Art resources and music equipment

2.2.1 PD with Healthy and Active Living itinerant

Operational Issues for 2013 - 14

Operational Issue Intended Action

Space required to facilitate meetings with students (i.e. guidance, SLP, Eastern Health, etc.)

Reconfigure space to include an office space for these individuals.

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