ST OLIVER PLUNKETT SCHOOL

ANNUAL REPORT

2008

‘St Ollies – My Home Away From Home’ Descriptive Information General Information St Oliver Plunkett School, situated at 17 Beauvardia Street, Cannon Hill, is an educational facility of the Cannon Hill Catholic Parish which serves the people of Cannon Hill, Morningside, Tingalpa and parts of Belmont and Carina. It is a Catholic, co-educational primary school offering classes from Prep through to Year 7. In 2008, 433 students were enrolled. St Oliver Plunkett School is registered to accept full-fee paying overseas students with the Australian Government. As well as offering a curriculum to students who are Australian citizens, it offers a curriculum to a limited number of overseas students on either tourist or student visas. The school is registered with the Australian Government under the title of ‘The Corporation of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, CRICOS Provider No. 01677B, Course No. 024667C, Medibank Private Id. No. NQ 3046. Distinctive Curriculum Offerings In addition to Religious Education the school implements the 8 Key Learning Areas of the State Education curriculum. Other distinctive curriculum offerings relate to the provision of a comprehensive sport program and to the provision of art education, music education and Japanese foreign language studies. Support of childrens’ learning is implemented through designation of a curriculum support teacher, a Learning Support teacher, an additional part-time teacher focusing on early learning, school officers supporting students requiring individual or small group assistance, as well as a part-time Inclusion Teacher for students with special needs. Children with special needs are also monitored through regular meetings with all stakeholders. While English as a Second Language support is offered to many students who require this assistance, overseas students may be able to avail themselves of this support by private arrangement with the tutor. Other curriculum offerings distinctive to the school include Dance Fever (covering the dance component of the Health and Physical Education syllabus), E.L.F. (Early Literacy Foundations) and Multi-Lit programs, and regular Pastoral Care initiatives each term.

Students in Years 5, 6 and 7 are involved in an outdoor education camp program which sequentially and cumulatively develops students in outdoor education skills. Additional offerings for the children include motor program and gym skills (in the lower school), ‘FRIENDS’ and ‘BOUNCE-BACK’ programs, ‘Stop-Think-Do’ programs, along with junior and senior choirs. Extensive interschool and intra-school opportunities include swimming, soccer, netball, athletics, tennis, volleyball, golf and lawn bowls for students in Years 4 to 7. Prep to Year 7 swimming lessons and activities are emphasized during Terms 1 and 4, sporting activities are emphasized during Term 2, with athletics being the main focus during Term 3. Skipping is promoted during the cooler months as part of the Health and Physical Education activities. Extra-Curricula Activities Extra-curricula activities at the school included private instrumental music tuition for piano, guitar, and speech and drama. In Terms 1 and 4 Water Polo training occurs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school and is conducted by a teaching member of staff with parent support. Staff Development Priorities for the Year During 2008 staff were particularly involved in the development of priorities relating to improving pedagogical practice with the teaching of Mathematics. Teaching staff increased their understanding of the scriptural background to the Religious Education units. Extensive inservice in First Steps- Writing was undertaken by all teaching staff. While maintaining a focus on the major areas of development staff have continued to review the reporting processes occurring at the school. This has led to much reflection on their understanding of reporting. From this, all teaching staff continue to examine their teaching practices and beliefs in light of this reflection. A focus on fair and equitable teaching practices to meet the needs of children with special needs and disabilities occurred. Use of Information Curriculum Learning Technologies in curriculum activities continued during 2008. As a result, some staff continued to assist others to make further use of various technologies in their teaching practice. Social Climate of the School Throughout the year continued attention was given to promoting the social climate of the school. Each term school staff implemented a Pastoral Care day with the students. Teachers were involved in working with students from a variety of year levels. These days allowed students and teachers from differing year levels to interact in an enjoyable manner while carrying out curriculum-based activities. These activities addressed many of the values education concepts. Additionally, each term a ‘Skills and Talent Show’ took place where children volunteered to share their God-given talents with the rest of the school which enriched the social and cultural life of the school. Students were also able to share with others their out-of-school activities. Throughout the school the pastoral care climate of caring for one another attempted to instill the Gospel values of Christ emphasizing justice, truth, and respect, thus promoting the mission of this Catholic school. Staff, students and parents worked within a climate of trust and respect to build common goals. This contributed to enriching on the social climate of the school while promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. Monday morning assembly continued to include prayer, school pledge, school song and national anthem. Fortnightly assemblies on a Monday afternoon provided opportunities for the school to

celebrate prayer together and promoted the values of the school. Parents were always welcome to attend these prayer times. The Parents and Friends Association, the association of all parents, arranged social discos and barbecues, carried out fundraising on a regular basis, and supported local community events. Each term, one social event was organized. Two cake stalls were held outside the parish churches to promote the parish-school connection. At the end of the year support by the parent body of the Christmas Concert and BBQ was highly evident. Strategies for involving parents in their child’s education Parents were encouraged to be involved in their child’s schooling. Activities which promoted this involvement, but was not limited to: parent information evenings, participation in some excursions, class reading helpers, general classroom helpers, library assistance, computer assistance, support of swimming lessons (in lower school), class social events, tuckshop helpers, and assistance with motor program activities in the lower school. Link to school web pages An interactive website was developed by teachers and students of the school community. This website can be found at: www.stoliverplunkett.qld.edu.au . Professional Engagement Qualifications of teachers In 2008 the creative and distinctive staff of St Oliver Plunkett School consisted of a total of 42 teachers, school officers and ancillary staff. The teaching staff’s qualifications in Education included 12% with Masters degrees, 68% with Bachelor degrees, 8% with post-Graduate Diploma qualification and with 12% Diploma qualifications. Areas of special interest of staff included Sport, Music, Art, Information and Communication Technologies, Mathematics, Science and English. Professional Development – expenditure and participation Expenditure during 2008 on staff Professional Development was in excess of $45,000. These funds were expended in the areas of Mathematics, Early Years, planning and reporting, Cultural Literacy and Language, Multi-level assessment, Negotiated curriculum input, Reading inservice, Religious Education, Information Technologies, along with inservice supporting those children in the school with special needs. This professional development was in addition to the constant review by staff of areas highlighted in the School’s Renewal Plan. These inservice opportunities occurred on the 7 allocated professional development days as well as after school or at other specific professional development opportunities. Average Staff Attendance During 2008 the average staff attendance rate was 96.61% Retention of teaching staff During 2008 the retention rate of teaching staff was 92%.

Key Student Outcomes Average Student Attendance Rate During May, 2008, the average student attendance rate was 95.2% Literacy and Numeracy Results READING School Average Queensland Av. Australian Av. % above National Benchmark Year 3 405 371 400.4 96.61 Year 5 492 466 484.3 96.77 Year 7 541 528 536.6 100 WRITING School Average Queensland Av. Australian Av. % above National Benchmark Year 3 400 392 414.2 98.33 Year 5 511 469 486.4 100 Year 7 540 523 533.7 98.4 GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION School Average Queensland Av. Australian Av. % above National Benchmark Year 3 407 370 402.9 98.36 Year 5 505 476 496 96.67 Year 7 520 518 529 97.44 SPELLING School Average Queensland Av. Australian Av. % above National Benchmark Year 3 395 366 399.3 96.72 Year 5 492 462 483.6 96.77 Year 7 544 527 538.6 98.6 NUMERACY School Average Queensland Av. Australian Av. % above National Benchmark Year 3 416 368 396.7 98.33 Year 5 487 458 475.7 96.77 Year 7 542 539 544.9 100

School Reflection on student performance in Literacy and Numeracy While many of this school’s results indicate that the school is performing above the State Average in many areas it must be remembered that this testing is just one more assessment activity which contributes to the complete picture of assessing and reporting processes at the school. It complements the constant assessment practices occurring. As such, all teaching staff review the results and examine any trends which may highlight areas needing additional attention in the teaching and learning activities throughout the school. In reading these results one needs to be mindful of the significant number of special needs students at the school who also participate in this testing regime. Additionally there is an ever-increasing number of students at the school who are further supported with their learning. Students in Queensland in 2008 had received 12 months less formal education than students in other States in Years 3, 5 and 7. In time this anomaly will be removed due to the introduction of the Preparatory Year which will bring students in Queensland into line with those from other States.

Achievements against School Strategic Renewal Plan Goals Following is a copy of the Achievements of 2008 forwarded to parents at the beginning of the year and the Actions for 2009. Actions were developed after consultation with staff and parents.

St Oliver Plunkett School In consultation with parents, staff and the wider community, a Strategic Renewal Plan: 2207 – 2011 has been developed. As we begin a new cycle our aim is to share with you some of the action achieved in 2007. These achievements are listed under the four Key Dimension of the School Renewal Plan of Administration and Organisation, Pastoral Care and Spirituality, Curriculum Teaching and Learning, and Communication and Relationships.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION Through administration and organization of the school develop processes which offer accountability for the organization, management and stewardship of school resourcing within a safe, well-equipped and well-maintained environment.

Achievements of 2008

• Four (4) components of School Renewal cycle addressed

• Planning begun on the new BCEC Strategic Renewal Framework

• Development of a Vision for Learning with staff commenced

• Survey undertaken and development begun of a school ICLT plan

• Advantages and disadvantages of differing computer operating platforms to expand student skills investigated

• Facilitated the disability access to classrooms

• Ramp to upper classrooms built • Additional Prep classroom

developed and resourced • Resources for play activities for

children purchased • Successful application to Gambling

Community Benefit Fund to improve surface of netball court made

• Renewed fencing around sections of the school

• Financial practices and processes of the school reviewed and reported

Goals for 2007 – 2011 We intend to:

• Implement School Renewal Plan processes

• Present School Renewal Plan for validation

• Manage budgeting and finances • Increase resourcing throughout school • Review and address building and

maintenance needs/issues • Continue improvement of the school’s

physical facilities • Make application for disabled access from

‘IOSP’ • Make application to Gambling Community

Benefit Fund for tennis court improvements

• Attend to workplace health and safety items

• Address ICLT direction and resourcing • Improve function of school office and

purchase of equipment

PASTORAL CARE AND SPIRITUALITY Through a Pastoral Care and Spirituality approach promote a school with a dynamic vision of God’s love with a strong Catholic identity meeting the needs of students, staff and parents in our school community.

Achievements of 2008

• Religious Education inservice for staff was conducted

• Scriptural inservice was carried out • Support given to World Youth Day

08 activities • Parish activities relating to WYD 08

were supported • A number of staff participated in

WYD 08 activities in Brisbane and Sydney

• Pastoral Care Days were held each semester with particular emphasis on values education integration

• St Oliver Plunkett Feast Day celebrated in liturgy and activities

• 3 school-sponsored parish Masses were held

• Specific requirements in relation to Special Needs children were examined and addressed

• Extra teaching assistance was provided in the lower years by Literacy Support teacher and Inclusion teacher

• Catholic Education Week was celebrated

• Class prayer celebrations were held throughout the year.

Goals for 2007 – 2011 We intend to:

• Further develop the religious dimension of the school and continue the mission of the Catholic school

• Enhance staff spirituality • Review R.E. celebrations in the

school • Review the special needs evident in

the school and make proposals • Support students throughout the

school • Encourage spiritual and pastoral

behaviour and promote Catholic practices

• Investigate facilities and opportunities for counseling children in need

CURRICULUM, TEACHING AND LEARNING Through attending to curriculum development create a high quality teaching and learning environment which develops reflective, self-directed learners.

Goals for 2007 – 2011 We intend to:

• Engage and develop students, through involvement in teaching and learning activities, to be life-long learners

• Sustain planning and pedagogy in Maths

• Implement new Maths Syllabus • Develop and publish school

Numeracy Plan • Support class and LOTE teachers

in the process of integrating LOTE across the curriculum

• Identify and combine aspects of ICLT across the school

• Review outdoor education principles and practices

• Respond to development in curriculum

• Enhance and strengthen outcomes based curriculum practices

• Provide access to quality professional development in all Key Learning Areas

Achievements of 2008

• Inservice in Maths pedagogy was held • Additional resources to continue Maths

investigations were purchased • Examined and attended to the school

situation with regard to English syllabus • Staff participation in English – First

Steps Writing • Development continued of school

Numeracy plan • Preliminary development of school

Literacy plan was initiated • Advice and support gained for the

development of new school ICLT plan • Provide opportunities for staff to attend

professional development • Students exposed to differing computer

platforms • Audit carried out of current computers in

classrooms • Moveable computer tables for

classrooms purchased • Cultural Literacy integrated into school

curriculum • LOTE introduced into Years 3 and 4 • ‘Even Start’ and Upper Literacy support

programs were conducted • Policies and practices regarding

students with disabilities examined and reported

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS Through articulating and living the vision and mission of St Oliver Plunkett School develop positive communication and relationships within the school, parish and wider community .

Goals for 2007 – 2011 We intend to:

• Investigate and make decision about the distinctive identity of the school

• For the school to be a collaborative partner within the parish and wider community

• Identify service organisations in local area and establish contacts

• Consolidate links with parish community

• Develop school policies • Inform parents on curriculum

direction and development • Communicate relevant

curriculum developments to parents

• Promote school within the community

• Network with teachers from other schools

Achievements of 2008

• Graphic artist engaged to update school promotional materials

• School participated in Morningside Festival

• Frequent contact made and publication of school items in local newspaper

• Ways of storing school memorabilia instigated

• School fete committee formed and supported

• Students performed for parish Seniors each term

• School choirs placed in local competitions and eisteddfods

• School Board continued development of school policies in consultation with community

• Staff meetings of teaching cohorts facilitated

• Early Years cluster gatherings with teachers of neighbouring schools were held

St Oliver Plunkett School In consultation with parents, staff and the wider community, a Strategic Renewal Plan: 2207 – 2011 has been developed. As we begin a new cycle our aim is to share with you some of the action achieved in 2007. These achievements are listed under the four Key Dimension of the School Renewal Plan of Administration and Organisation, Pastoral Care and Spirituality, Curriculum Teaching and Learning, and Communication and Relationships.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION Through administration and organization of the school develop processes which offer accountability for the organization, management and stewardship of school resourcing within a safe, well-equipped and well-maintained environment.

Actions for 2009

• Address elements of the 8 priorities of the new School Renewal framework

• Staff to continue development of a Vision for Learning

• Make application to access Building Education Revolution monies for major project

• Investigate possibility of utilizing maintenance monies

• Complete the development of an ICLT plan

• Examine, and address, ICLT needs of school

• Purchase replacement computers as per ICLT renewal cycle

• Investigate wireless networking of school

• Continue resourcing of classrooms • Engage and carry out work on

improvement work to surface of netball court

• Investigate possibilities of installing solar panels on roof of some classrooms.

• Investigate possibility of using water run-off from class roofs.

Goals for 2007 – 2011 We intend to:

• Implement School Renewal Plan processes

• Present School Renewal Plan for validation

• Manage budgeting and finances • Increase resourcing throughout school • Review and address building and

maintenance needs/issues • Continue improvement of the school’s

physical facilities • Make application for disabled access from

‘IOSP’ • Make application to Gambling Community

Benefit Fund for tennis court improvements

• Attend to workplace health and safety items

• Address ICLT direction and resourcing • Improve function of school office and

purchase of equipment

PASTORAL CARE AND SPIRITUALITY Through a Pastoral Care and Spirituality approach promote a school with a dynamic vision of God’s love with a strong Catholic identity meeting the needs of students, staff and parents in our school community.

Actions for 2009

• Examine areas of Religious Education input needed for staff

• Schedule professional development opportunities on religious knowledge, particularly in relation to prayer and religious celebration

• Support Archbishop’s JCM initiatives

• Organise Pastoral Care Day each semester with particular emphasis on values education integration

• Celebrate St Oliver Plunkett Feast Day

• Continue school-sponsored parish Mass per semester

• Examine staff and student requirements in relation to Special Needs children

• Organise extra teaching assistance in the lower years

• Celebrate Catholic Education Week • Participate in events leading to 150

years of the Catholic Church in Queensland

• Encourage and support class prayer celebrations

Goals for 2007 – 2011 We intend to:

• Further develop the religious dimension of the school and continue the mission of the Catholic school

• Enhance staff spirituality • Review R.E. celebrations in the

school • Review the special needs evident in

the school and make proposals • Support students throughout the

school • Encourage spiritual and pastoral

behaviour and promote Catholic practices

• Investigate facilities and opportunities for counseling children in need

CURRICULUM, TEACHING AND LEARNING Through attending to curriculum development create a high quality teaching and learning environment which develops reflective, self-directed learners.

Goals for 2007 – 2011 We intend to:

• Engage and develop students, through involvement in teaching and learning activities, to be life-long learners

• Sustain planning and pedagogy in Maths

• Implement new Maths Syllabus • Develop and publish school

Numeracy Plan • Support class and LOTE teachers

in the process of integrating LOTE across the curriculum

• Identify and combine aspects of ICLT across the school

• Review outdoor education principles and practices

• Respond to development in curriculum

• Enhance and strengthen outcomes based curriculum practices

• Provide access to quality professional development in all Key Learning Areas

Actions for 2009

• Continue support of Maths pedagogy development

• Supplement resources for Maths investigations

• Audit English practices in school • Development of a Scope and Sequence

in English across the school • Continue support for Literacy blocks • Staff participation in English inservice • Continue development of school

Literacy plan • Continue development of school

Numeracy plan • Support development of a new school

ICLT plan • Continue to provide opportunities for

staff professional development with regard to ICLT

• Begin a process of replacing outdated computers in classrooms

• Purchase set of laptops for classroom use

• Continue integration of Cultural Literacy into school curriculum

• Continue participation in ‘Even Start’ and Upper Literacy support programs

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS Through articulating and living the vision and mission of St Oliver Plunkett School develop positive communication and relationships within the school, parish and wider community .

Goals for 2007 – 2011 We intend to:

• Investigate and make decision about the distinctive identity of the school

• For the school to be a collaborative partner within the parish and wider community

• Identify service organisations in local area and establish contacts

• Consolidate links with parish community

• Develop school policies • Inform parents on curriculum

direction and development • Communicate relevant

curriculum developments to parents

• Promote school within the community

• Network with teachers from other schools

Actions for 2009

• Review the presentation of material given out regarding the school

• Have new school brochures printed • Have presentation folders printed • School continue participation in

Morningside Festival • Continue frequent contact with local

newspaper regarding school items of interest

• Gather and investigate ways to store school history and memorabilia

• Support 2009 school fete • Roster students to perform for

parish Seniors each term • Choirs to perform in competitions • Continue policy development by the

board in consultation with community

• Provide opportunity for early years, junior and upper level staff meetings

• Continue Early Years cluster gatherings with neighbouring schools

Parent, Teacher and Student satisfaction with the school There are various avenues by which parents, teachers and students can express their satisfaction with the school and its operation. Feedback is often received from the Parents and Friends President regarding expressions of satisfaction of a variety of activities relating to the school. Parent / Teacher interviews are opportunities for parents discuss individual concerns regarding the school. Communication with parents by way of formal and informal meetings, Keep In Touch books, personal notes, emails, and phone calls offer opportunities for parents to express their views about the school. Members of the school community may approach any members of the school pastoral board. Matters must be raised with the Principal prior to any monthly school board meeting. School community input has been sought by the school board with regard to policy development. Input and comment by any school community member may be tabled by the Principal at a school board meeting. Staff members have been able to raise issues at any time and can request that an item of interest be placed on the staff meeting agenda. Students are able to raise issues with teachers and the Principal at any time. Annual Action Plan Following is a copy of the 2008 School Renewal Goals. This includes the strategies identified. Goals for 2008 are an integral part of the school’s long-term strategic renewal plan.

SCHOOL RENEWAL GOALS

2008

ST OLIVER PLUNKETT CANNON HILL

VISION STATEMENT

Our vision for St Oliver Plunkett School is to be a welcoming, respectful and compassionate community within a Catholic educational environment built on Christian values, and commitment to excellence, truth and justice.

MISSION STATEMENTS The following statements express the ideals of the community of St Oliver Plunkett School in fulfilling its vision. We will endeavour to: Instil our commitment to excellence, truth and justice through teaching the beliefs, practices and values of the Catholic faith and celebrating these through liturgies. Provide quality educational programs to support the individual and communal learning needs of students. Foster an open welcoming interaction between families and school, inviting contribution and involvement with each other in a respectful, caring and appropriate manner. Liaise with organisations to build partnerships that promote citizenship and democratic values and to develop community awareness and support.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION – 2008 Statement: Through administration and organisation of the school develop processes which offer accountability for the organisation, management and

stewardship of school resourcing within a safe, well-equipped and well-maintained environment. Broad strategic goals: Review and address resourcing and maintenance issues of the school Continue improvement of the school’s physical facilities Goal: Strategy / Action By Whom Time Frame Priority Review To implement School Renewal processes

Address 4 selected components of School Renewal plan Utilise outside support persons where possible

Principal, APRE, STIE, T/L, CST

Throughout whole year

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Improve ICLT resourcing throughout the school

Audit current ICLT status and resources Examine current situation of main server Obtain quotes for increased capacity Replace server hard-drives Examine fault times of class machines Dialogue with staff regarding needs Develop purchase plan for required equipment

Principal, APRE, T/L, I.T. tech, STIE, staff

July to Dec

6 7 6

Improve facilities of the school

Examine need for additional Prep class Organise resources to implement additional Prep class Examine state of fencing around school Obtain quotes for replacement Review state of netball court Obtain quotes for refurbishment Make application to Gambling Community Benefit Fund for assistance Examine physical access to upper classrooms Utilise IOSP and Small Capital Grant funding possibilities Obtain quotes for construction

Principal, staff, Parish Priest, Parents and Friends Association, groundsman

January May July / August April / May May October

2 7 2 7 7 7

PASTORAL CARE AND SPIRITUALITY – 2008 Statement: Through a Pastoral Care and Spirituality approach promote a school with a dynamic vision of God’s love with a strong Catholic identity meeting

the needs of students, staff and parents in our school community Broad strategic goals: To further develop the religious and pastoral dimension of the school and continue the mission of the Catholic school Goal: Strategy / Action By Whom Time Frame Priority Review Further develop the religious dimension of the school

Dialogue with staff regarding areas of need in the teaching of religion – particularly in relation to curriculum and scripture Make approaches to possible presenters Schedule professional development times for input Investigate ways for school to be involved in WYD08 activities Support parish activities relating to WYD08 Sponsor some staff members to attend WYD08 celebrations

All staff Outside presenters BCEC R.E. team Younger members of staff

February July August May June July

1 4 5 1 4

Support and enhance staff spirituality

Dialogue with staff regarding areas of need in terms of spirituality Make approaches to possible presenters Schedule professional development times

All staff APRE

February

1 4 5

To review ways to support those children with special needs and their teachers

Discuss with staff re needs evident from teaching students with special needs Investigate ways to support teachers and these children Lobby for Inclusion teacher support Monitor support and ‘improvements’

Staff BCEC personnel

January / February February / March July / October

3 2 4 3 3

To initiate more regular R.E. celebrations in the school calendar

Examine School / Parish Liturgy policy Investigate ways for more frequent worship times Timetable prayer celebrations for classes each term

Staff APRE Principal

March Throughout year

1

CURRICULUM, TEACHING AND LEARNING – 2008 Statement: Through attending to curriculum development create a high quality teaching and learning environment which develops reflective, self-directed

learners who engage in learning Broad strategic goal: To engage and develop students, through involvement in teaching and learning activities, to be life-long learners Goal: Strategy / Action By Whom Time Frame Priority Review To develop a Vision for Learning

Examine current curriculum school documents for evidence of a Vision for Learning Examine school policies for evidence Staff to spend time examining values which they believe and from which they teach Begin formulation of a common vision Work with School Board to support development

Staff Parish Priest CST T/L STIE School Board P & F

Semester 2

2 4 5

Create and publish a whole school ICLT plan

Examine past school ‘policies’ in regard to ICLT Audit staff with regard to perceptions and needs Work with BCEC personnel to examine current level of understanding and needs Examine progress on whole school Vision for Learning From results of needs assessments begin development of written plan

T/L CST, STIE, Principal, APRE, Julian Cotter

Semester 2

2 6 2

Integration of LOTE throughout the middle and upper school curriculum

Review progress from previous year of cultural literacy and language developments Staff member/s to attend inservice with LOTE teacher Development of integrated units incorporating LOTE Provide feedback to staff on progress

LOTE teacher, some staff members, T/L

Term 2 May / June Term 4

2 4 2 4

To provide preliminary exposure for new English syllabus introduction

Examine possible requirements in new syllabus Investigate inservice possibilities to support Participate in First Steps Writing inservice Develop skills to audit writing samples

CST, Principal, APRE, T/L, teaching staff

July August November

2 4

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS – 2008 Statement: Through articulating and living the Vision and Mission of St Oliver Plunkett School develop positive communications and relationship within the

school and the wider community Broad strategic goal: For the school to be a collaborative partner within the parish and wider community Goal: Strategy / Action By Whom Time Frame Priority Review Promote the distinctive identity of the school

Examine current stationery situation of school Source possible outside professional agencies to assist development of improved identification Review options provided Seek feedback from various school community members and staff

School Admin P & F School Board School community

March July September October

5

Consolidate links with parish community and wider community

Discuss with staff ways for school to be more involved with parish Develop list Initiate with Parish Seniors group for interaction with children in curriculum areas Students to perform for Seniors once per term Increase school sponsored parish Mass to 3 times per year Increase frequency of classes attending Friday morning parish Mass Respond as opportunities arise to involve school in parish activities School involvement in community events, e.g. Morningside Festival, ANZAC Day ceremonies, art displays at local venues,

Staff and parish community Seniors group All students Year 3 to 7 Staff, students, and parents

Term 1 Throughout year Each term Terms 2, 3 and 4 As from Term 3

1 5 1 5 1 3

To continue development of school policies and to support SRF implementation

Examine policies needing to be developed in light of School Renewal Framework Consolidate work already commenced Utilise expertise of school board members in policy development and also in development of Vision for Learning

Staff School Board P & F

Throughout year

8 7