SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES 2017 — Domain 1
OBJECTIVES / STRATEGIES / ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES / WHO / WHEN / TARGETS/EVIDENCE / SIP AQUITTAL / COMMENTScatholic FORMATION AND MISSION / 1.1
To animate an authentic Catholic School Community / 1.1.4
Develop and implement a plan for integral ecology based on the principles of Laudato Si. /
- Establish a working party (or Mission team) amongst staff to evaluate current and past environmental practices in the school.
- Seek opportunities for further PD and formation on Laudato Si and ASSISI Framework.
- Working party with consultation with SRC and Exec to develop a range of goals and strategies for improvement in school's stewardship of creation.
- Implement appropriate strategies with changes to school practices, special events etc and evaluate for effectiveness.
Exec T
Exec T
Exec T / End of Term 1
All year
End of Term 2
2017-18 / Working party established
PD opportunities attended and learning reported to staff.
Recommended goals / strategies approved by Exec T
Strategies implemented and evaluated. Report provided to Exec T. / $4000
1.1.5
Investigate the role of Catholic charism in developing a more authentic Catholic identity and culture with the view to implementation of an appropriate charism. /
- Establish a working party (or Mission team) to investigate and research the need for a Catholic order charism at St Pius X
- Working parties to seek opportunities for research through visitations, formal research and relevant data on effectiveness of particular charisms.
- Provide recommendations for consideration by staff, Executive and CSO / Diocese of appropriate charism.
- Exec to develop a procedural framework for implementation of agreed charism.
- Engage mentor school or professional friend (eg. Dr Jim D'Orsa) to assist in implementation phase for first 5 years.
Exec T
Exec T
Exec T
Exec T / End of Term 1
End of Term 2
End of Year
End of Year
End of Year - 2018 / Working party established with parameters.
Report of investigations provided to Exec.
Report recommendations to stakeholders for feedback.
Procedural framework established. / $4000 / Permission for the adoption of a charism at St Pius will have to be sought from the CSO & Bishop Bill.
1.1.6
Implement a renewed vision for community days and Year 10 Retreat based on feedback and research data. /
- Survey staff for feedback on retreats and community days.
- Collate survey data and other relevant research and provide recommendations to Exec.
- From recommendations, develop a Retreats policy and program for community days and retreats for each year group.
MC
MC / Mid Term 1
End Term 1
End Term 1 / Microsoft Forms survey distributed and data collected.
Report provided to Exec. Recommendations adopted.
Retreat Policy adopted by Exec and staff, program written and used for subsequent retreat and community days. / $2000
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES 2017 —Domain 2
OBJECTIVES / STRATEGIES / ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES / WHO / WHEN / TARGETS/EVIDENCE / SIP AQUITTAL / COMMENTSLEARNING / 2.1
To nurture academic performance / 2.1.1
Build a focus on the use of data to inform teaching and enhance learning for all students. /
- Provide PL on types of data, collection and analysis of data
- Develop and implement project design that requires the collection and evaluation of data at different stages.
Dean of Studies / Terms 2-3 /
- See 2.1.3
- Cross- faculty analysis of NAPLAN results to create class action plans
2.1.2
Develop and implement a range of strategies to enhance the learning of gifted students. /
- Create a Special Project Position to oversee GE program.
- Assess and implement recommendations from CSO GE Working Party.
- Provide Professional Learning on GE strategies for teachers.
- Develop a range of strategies that will provide opportunities for GE students.
Exec T
Exec T
Exec T / Term 1
Term 1
2017
2017 /
- Revision of school GE policy and procedure
- Functioning GE committee with diverse membership overseeing strategies and PL
- Identification of students
- A range of strategies in place
$8,000
2.1.3
Improve the standard of writing of all students. /
- Create a consistent cross-curriculum focus on writing – particularly in Year 8.
- Provide Professional Learning for teachers to better understand writing requirements.
- Use Professional Learning Teams with a focus on writing.
- Appointment of 0.2 Coordinator to oversee project
Dean of Studies
Dean of Studies
Exec T / Term 2
Term 2
Terms 2-3 /
- Establish whole school approaches/expectations
- Cross-curricula PLTs collecting data and focusing on needs within a particular class
- Improved 2018 NAPLAN Writing results in identified areas
$8,000
2.2
To enhance teacher quality / 2.2.1
Build and support collaborative teams. /
- Create new PLTs around the writing focus.
- Establish time release for teams to meet regularly.
- Create support and reporting structures to ensure PLTs work effectively.
- Create a Special Project Position to oversee PLTs on Writing.
Exec T
Dean of Studies
Exec T / Terms 2-3
Terms 2-3
Terms 2-3
Term 1 /
- See 2.1.3
- PLTs regularly meeting in school time
- Established expectations with regular follow up conversations
2.2.2
Implement Reflective Practices for all teachers. /
- Refinement and full implementation of PP&D.
- Provide PL for teachers on peer observation.
- Develop and implement a school program and timeline for annual PP&D.
Dean of Studies
Exec T / Term 2
Term 1
Term 1 /
- Timeline established
- All involved in classroom observations
$15,000 (PL)
2.3
To enhance curriculum and pedagogy / 2.3.1
Explore, trial and evaluate different approaches to curriculum. /
- Continue to develop the iSTEM Elective courses in Years 9 & 10.
- Cross-curriculum STEM units to be developed in Stage 4
Studies Team / All year
Terms 1-3 /
- New equipment and resources constructed or purchased.
- New course options investigated.
- PL provided for relevant Coordinators
- Units developed
- Timeline for implementation and/or trial
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES 2017 — Domain 3
OBJECTIVE / STRATEGIES / ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES / WHO / WHEN / TARGETS/EVIDENCE / SIP AQUITTAL / COMMENTSLEADERSHIP / 3.1
To provide renewed leadership formation opportunities that enhance the capacity of the school. / 3.1.1
Promote opportunities for staff to experience leadership. /
- Encourage potential leaders to apply for acting or permanent leadership positions.
- Create a range of Special Project positions that are available to all teachers.
- Offer teachers a broad range of opportunities to develop and display organisational and leadership abilities.
Exec Team
Exec Team / All year
All year
All year / Staff applying for these positions.
Role statements for Special project positions developed, advertised and appointments made
Identify possible tasks and provide release for short term leadership roles / $2,000
3.1.2
Promote and nurture student leadership. /
- Organise student focus groups to evaluate strategies used by the school in awareness and understanding of wellbeing – extended care groups, presentations, electronic media.
- Provide opportunities for students to engage with leadership and to understand what leadership is – Y lead booked for Year 9 in Term 1 2017
- Review current process for election of school leaders, investigate practise in other school settings; redesign process in light of the school’s vision and mission.
- Develop and implement opportunities to assist the formation of student leaders in their role on the Student Representative Council.
Dean of Students
Dean of Students
SRC Mentors / By end Term 2
All year
By end Term 3
By end Term 2 / Data and recommendations presented to Executive Team for consideration.
Students have engaged with leadership training.
Data and recommendations presented to Executive Team for consideration.
Recommendations adopted by Exec Team
3.1.3
Provide professional learning opportunities in leadership. /
- Target Leadership Team members to attend specific PL opportunities in leadership.
- Offer PL opportunities in leadership to other staff members (teachers and support staff) where these are available.
Exec Team / All year
All year / Appropriate staff attending these PL opportunities.
Continued support of Executive Leadership Training (2 new coordinators to begin) / $4,000 plus funds allocated for Special Project positions
$2,000 / This is funding specifically allocated to PL in leadership. Other funds are available for other PL.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES 2017 — Domain 4
OBJECTIVE / STRATEGIES / ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES / WHO / WHEN / TARGETS/EVIDENCE / SIP AQUITTAL / COMMENTSSERVICE AND GOVERNANCE / 4.1
To optimise wellbeing within our school community / 4.1.2
Provide education, social and wellbeing opportunities to build parent capacity. /
- Support and strengthen communication to parents regarding wellbeing via electronic media, school signage school notice board.
- Engage and encourage professional partnerships with wellbeing agencies in supporting the school’s wellbeing practises.
- Organise in collaboration with CSO Wellbeing Coordinator parent/carer information evenings regarding wellbeing and support networks in the community. Invite San Clemente and St. Francis Xavier to attend these presentations.
Exec Team
Dean of Students / All year
All year
Term 1 / Communication occurring.
Partnerships in place.
Parent evenings have occurred & been evaluated. / $15,000 / The Wellbeing Team will assist.
4.1.3
Implement wellbeing and self-care strategies for staff. /
- Provide PD and ongoing opportunities for staff to engage in community building and self-care strategies.
4.1.4
Revise School Policy and Procedures in relation to wellbeing. /
- Review current support structures and policy that facilitate a “whole school” approach to pastoral care and behaviour in light of the school’s vision and mission.
4.2
To plan and implement upgrades to the school site and facilities / 4.2.1
Manage Stage 3 of our Master Plan building program. /
- Move staff into new staff area.
- Plan for and manage re-arrangement of campus during Library construction.
Exec T / End Feb
Term 1 / Staff using new area.
School functioning safely.
4.2.2
Plan and manage the Basketball Court COLA & Resurfacing project. /
- Obtain quotations for necessary work.
- Develop plan for implementing project.
Exce T / Term 1
Term 1 / Quotations obtained & plan in place.
4.2.3
Work with CSO to facilitate upgrades to our school ICT infrastructure, network and digital learning environment. /
- Liaise with CSO to Facilitate this project.
4.3
To implement Recommendation 7 of the Study into the Provision of Secondary Education / 4.3.1
Engage in discussions with St Francis Xavier’s College, Hamilton and San Clemente High School, Mayfield to strengthen relationships between the Newcastle cluster of schools. /
- Continue holding meetings with the AD, Gerard Mowbray & Principals & APs of all three schools to identify and action ways in which we can strengthen our relationships.
4.4
To ensure good governance and accountability / 4.4.1
Review and update management and compliance practices to ensure they meet legislative requirements. /
- Review WHS & Emergency Procedure policies and procedures to ensure they are current and legally compliant.
4.4.2
Educate all staff in aspects of good governance and accountability relevant to them. /
- Provide staff with written & verbal explanation of current governance & accountability requirements.
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