St. Edward’s School 2011-2012 School Development Report Vision St. Edward’s School is a resource rich environment that instills respect while fostering maximum achievement through collaboration in a safe and caring atmosphere Mission By 2012, St. Edward’s School will have increased; student achievement in mathematics and Language arts and understanding of technology across the curriculum within a safe, healthy and collaborative learning environment.
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St. Edward’s School 2011-2012 School Development Report
Vision
St. Edward’s School is a resource rich environment that instills respect while fostering maximum
achievement through collaboration in a safe and caring atmosphere
Mission
By 2012, St. Edward’s School will have increased; student achievement in mathematics and
Language arts and understanding of technology across the curriculum within a safe, healthy and
collaborative learning environment.
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Table of Contents
Message from the Director……………………………………………………………………………………………2
Message from Principal ...................................................................................................... 3
Message from School Council ............................................................................................. 4
Overview of School ............................................................................................................. 5
Our School Community .................................................................................................. 5
3-4 Year School Development Plan..................................................................................... 7
Summary Report on the School’s Most Current Data ...................................................... 13
School Development Plan for Current Year ...................................................................... 16
Appendix A – Summary of School Fundraising ................................................................. 21
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Message from the Director of Education In December, 2011, Eastern School District approved a three-year strategic planning process which centered on developing our schools as caring, professional and purposeful places of learning and excellence. This school report for 2011-2012 highlights the activities of your school and your efforts to achieve your school-based goals, in keeping with the District’s mission and its vision for the future. The information provided is very helpful as we continue to pursue excellence for our District through a planning process which emphasizes continued professional growth and development. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate each school on the success achieved to date as evidenced by this report. I acknowledge, with gratitude, the efforts of our teachers, administrators, support staff, parents and community representatives, particularly through schools councils. By working together, we can achieve the best possible learning environment for our students. I encourage you to dialogue with our stakeholders on this document and on our District objectives. As we move forward with our new Strategic Plan (2011-2014), I look forward to your continued support and cooperation in the achievement of the specific goals and objectives listed in this plan. Keep up the good work! Sincerely, BRUCE VEY, PhD
CEO/DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION (Acting) /ms
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Message from Principal
I am pleased to present our School Development Report for 2011-12.
This has been the final year of our four-year School Development Plan. I am pleased to report
that out school has made a great deal of progress in achieving our goals around student
achievement, the use and integration of technology and in promoting St. Edward’s School as a
safe and caring; healthy and active learning environment.
Next year we will again look inward and while building on our successes of the past four years,
begin a new School Development cycle. This process will involve all members of our school
community, students, parents and teachers.
I encourage you to read through our report and help us to celebrate our successes. It has been
an honour and a pleasure to have been part of this school for the past two years.
Jamie Coady
Principal
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Message from School Council
I am very pleased to have had the opportunity to serve our school community as Chair of School Council for the past four years. We are very fortunate at St. Edward’s School to have committed parents, dedicated staff members and administration on our school council so that we can continue working together to enhance the learning opportunities for our students. We look back over the past year with great pride on our accomplishments and we look forward to another exciting year. We are very eager to join with the staff of St. Edward’s School to pursue their initiatives in moving forward to embrace 21st century learning. We are interested in doing our part to assist with the implementation of the appropriate technology devices and other resources needed to enhance student learning. This is my last term on school council and as I step down from my roles and responsibilities as chair, I wish the new council the best of luck with the new school year! I am sure that this year will bring many exciting and remarkable accomplishments at St. Edward’s School. Sincerely, Carl Blundon
School Council Chair
Council Members for 2011-2012:
Carl Blundon
Jamie Coady
Trudy Buckle
Claudette Hickey
Heather Hoddinott
Annette King
Denise Petten
Norine Taylor
Heather Unsworth
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Overview of School
Our School Community
St. Edward’s school is a Kindergarten to Grade Six school in Kelligrews, Conception Bay South.
We have a population of 696 students who live in Foxtrap and Kelligrews. We offer French
Immersion as well Intensive Core French in Grade Six.
We have access to resources and supports from Eastern School District including Speech-
Language Pathology, educational psychology and program specialists/itinerants in specific
subject areas.
Key Highlights/Special Projects
Roots of Empathy
This year one of our Grade Six classes participated in Roots of Empathy. Once a month
the classes would have a visit by a baby and mom/dad and the students would notice how the
baby has grown over the year and learned about empathy as well.
Breakfast Club
Again this year we operated a breakfast program four mornings a week here at St.
Edward’s. Each morning we served about 150 students a nutritious breakfast including cereal,
toast, cheese and fresh fruit. I must recognize the dedicated parents, grandparents and other
volunteers who make this program happen. A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Mary Abbott, Ms.
Tamara Wheaton and Ms. Kim Tuff for overseeing scheduling and buying supplies.
Family Literacy
The week of January 23 – 27 was Family Literacy Week across Canada. There were
several activities here at St. Edward’s to celebrate. They included a family literacy night, family
games night and a celebrity reading event. Guest readers included Mayor French, Minister
French and Mr. Gagnon among others.
Partnerships
There are several groups and organizations that contribute to student success here at St.
Edward’s.
• St. Edward’s Parish
o use of Church and parking lot when needed
• Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
o DARE program, Anti-Bullying
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• Eastern Health –
o immunizations, vision, hearing screening, resource people
• Kiwanis Club of Kelligrews
o volunteers for Sports Day
• Lions Club of CBS
o donation to breakfast program
• Knights of Columbus
o free throw competition
• Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
o Breakfast Club donation and volunteers
• North Atlantic Orange Store
o ‘Yay Card’ were customers can donate their points to our school
• Home Hardware
o Donation of a bicycle and helmet for our recycling program
• Town of Conception Bay South
o playground donation and maintenance of soccer field
• Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
o Donation towards our playground
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3-4 Year School Development Plan
The 3-4 year School Development Plan outlines a school’s goals and objectives over the life of the plan.
Goal 1: To promote and maintain a safe, caring, healthy and collaborative environment by 2012
Year Objective Objective Objective
2009-10
The school community will provide an
environment that supports good nutrition
and physical activity
Students will continue to increase their
awareness of respect for self, others,
environment and learning
The school community will promote staff
wellness
2010-11
The school community will provide an
environment that supports good nutrition
and physical activity
Students will continue to increase their
awareness of respect for self, others,
environment and learning
The school community will promote staff
wellness
2011-12 The school community will continue to
provide an environment that supports good
nutrition and physical activity
Students will develop an awareness of
respect for self, others, environment and
learning
The school community will continue to
promote staff wellness
2012-13 The school community will continue provide an
environment that supports good nutrition and
physical activity.
Students will continue to develop an awareness
of respect for self, others, environment and
learning.
The school community will continue to
promote staff and students wellness.
Goal 2: To increase understanding and integration of technology across the curriculum by 2012
Year Objective Objective Objective
2009-10 Al teachers/students will have the
opportunity to use technology
2010-11 To increase the use of inclusive practices
through the use of technology
To increase the use of assessment practices
through the use of technology
2011-12 To continue to use different technologies to
promote inclusive practices
To continue to increase the use of current
assessment practices through technology
integration
2012-13 To integrate the use of Ipads and other technology
devices into instruction to optimize student
learning.
To continue to increase the use of current
practices through technology integration.
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Goal 3: To improve children’s learning and achievement in mathematics and language arts by 2012
Year Objective Objective Objective
2009-10
To increase student achievement in
mathematics (Number Operations and
Number Concepts)
To increase student achievement in the
language arts competency of reading
To increase student achievement in the
language arts competency of writing
2010-11
To continue to increase student achievement
in mathematics (Number Operations and
Number Concepts)
To continue to increase student
achievement in the language arts
competency of reading
To continue to increase student achievement
in the language arts competency of writing
2011-12 To further increase student achievement in
mathematics (Number Operations and
Number Concepts)
To further increase student achievement in
the language arts competency of reading
To further increase student achievement in the
language arts competency of writing
2012-13 To improve student success through
enhanced learning, teaching and
assessment with a focus on 21st
century learning.
To integrate the use of various
technology devices to enhance
student learning in the 21st
century.
To provide opportunities for staff
collaboration in order to implement
knowledge and skills of the 21st
century.
Operational Issues
Year Issues Issues Issues
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13 Classroom space Wireless Internet
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Report on School Development Plan for Previous Year 2011-2012
Goal 1. To promote and maintain safe, caring, healthy and collaborative environment by 2012
Objective 1.1 The school community will to provide
and environment that supports good nutrition and
physical activity.
Objective 1.2 Students will develop an awareness
of respect for self, others, environment and
learning.
Objective 1.3 The school community will continue
to promote staff wellness
Commendations 1.1
-walk to breakfast
-continuation of breakfast club
-active living in-service
-sweat a thon
-skating sessions for primary and elementary
-outside playtime at lunchtimes
Commendations 1.2
-Dare
-roots of empathy
-Grade 5 program by guidance (anxiety)
-PBS matrix is displayed on walls
-Rachel’s Challenge
-Chain of Kindness (primary)
-Good Stuff (elementary)
-Environmental agents
Commendations 1.3
-Weekly Zumba
-monthly treat days
-monthly socials (scavenger hunts, Jungle Jims,
Queen for the Day).
Recommendations 1.1
-Fruitastic Friday
-Walk to school
-implementation of Active Schools Initiative
Recommendations1.2
-focus on P.B.S matrix
-continuation of Chain of Kindness and Good Stuff
(for 2 -3 week Blitz at a time)
-continuation of Environmental Agents
Recommendations1.3
-Weekly exercise groups (Zumba, Badminton,
Yoga, Workout, P90X)
-continuation of treat days
-continuation of monthly socials
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Report on School Development Plan for Previous Year 2011-2012
Goal 2. To increase understanding and integration of technology across the curriculum by 2012
Objective 1.1 To continue to use different
technologies to promote inclusive practices
Objective 1.2 To continue to increase the use of
current assessment practices through technology
integration
Commendations 1.1
- Building of bank of resources in subject areas
- Increase use of teamboards in teaching.
- Use classroom computers to reinforce
strategies taught.
- Independent practice during the school day
- Increase concentration as a result of using the
teamboard.
- Increase participation of using technology
- Using a variety of representation by students
to show work accomplished e.g. video/digital
recorders/cameras
- Self assessment and evaluation of students
increased
- Use of digital recorder to complete
assessments
- - Increase use of French technology
- All students have equal time and access to
computer lab
-
-
Commendations 1.2
- Use of digital recorders
- Tech projects
- Blogging
- Glogster
- Photostories
- Video production
- Online activities
- Kidspiration
- Recording on teamboards
- Storyjumper
- Extra computer in every class
- All classrooms have IWB.
- All grade levels completion of at least 2 tech
projects throughout the year
- Grades K to 2 use technology as a means of
assessment in the areas of Language Arts and
Mathematics
-
Recommendations 1.1
-Fruitastic Friday
-Walk to school
-implementation of Active Schools Initiative
Recommendations1.2
-focus on P.B.S matrix
-continuation of Chain of Kindness and Good Stuff
(for 2 -3 week Blitz at a time)
-continuation of Environmental Agents
Recommendations1.3
-Weekly exercise groups (Zumba, Badminton,
Yoga, Workout, P90X)
-continuation of treat days
-continuation of monthly socials
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Report on School Development Plan for Previous Year 2011-2012
Goal 3. To improve children’s learning and achievement in mathematics and language arts by 2012 Objective 1.1 To further increase student
achievement in the language arts competency of
reading
Objective 1.2 To further increase student
achievement in the language arts competency of
writing
Objective 3.1 : To increase student achievement
in Mathematics (Number Operations and Number
Concepts)
Commendations 1.1
-increase in resources for guided reading/home
reading
-support from Literacy teacher in grades one and
two
-administrative support for guided reading in
grade one
-increased reading levels
-increased personal and critical responses
-consistent use of CAMET in elementary
-BINGOs a success
Commendations 1.2
-school-wide writing/representing contests
-consistent use of Writetraits
-integrating technology into writing
Commendations 3.1
- Classroom word wall – successful
- Parent Letters outlining each new unit
provided in math program – feedback
from parents indicate that they
appreciate knowing what their children
are doing in math.
- Basketball relay – successful at
participating grade levels.
- School wide appreciation for Math -
100th
day celebrations.
- Opportunity for consultation and PD
with NST – with selected Grade 3 and
Grade 6 teachers
- Application for Math promotion- (Dept.)
- received and resources (math games)
have been purchased for classroom
teachers to sign out.
P.D. in the area of Math Assessment with Karen
Yetman around mathematics assessment.
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Recommendations 1.1
-Daily 5
-continue guided reading
-continued support from Literacy teacher
-purchase good children’s literature
Recommendations1.2
-need to increase writing strategies/skills in
primary
- guided writing
- writer’s workshop
- Daily 5
Recommendations 3.1
- Math Chatter Wall – committee
member needs to organize chatter wall
to ensure that grade levels are
displaying student work.
- Math buddies with Buddy Readers
(optional) – not implemented
- All selected grade level teachers should
be provided the opportunity for
consultation and PD with NST.
- Math Day – centered around games and
activities in each classroom
- Games will be stored in a committee
member’s classroom and will be
available in September for sign out.
Committee will introduce games and
explain sign out procedures during
September’s staff meeting.
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Summary Report on the School’s Most Current Data
PRIMARY LANGUAGE ARTS ASSESSMENT
Grade 1: Percentage of Students Performing At or Above Provincial Benchmark
Grade 2: Percentage of Students Performing At or Above Provincial Benchmark
School Province School Province School Province School Province
71.7% 65.0% 71.4% 62.6% 63.8% 63.7% 45.2% 58.3%
11-1208-09 09-10 10-11
School Province School Province School Province School Province
N/A 72.4% 59.6% 72.6% 76.6% 73.5% 63.8% 65.3%
11-1208-09 09-10 10-11
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Grade 3 Language Arts
School Province School Province School Province School Province
Problem Solving 52.2% 42.5% 48.8% 55.8% 52.0% 68.1% 63.6% 65.6%
Constructed Response: Percentage of students performing at Level 3 or above
Multiple Choice:
Constructed Response: Percentage of students performing at Level 3 or above
Multiple Choice:
10-11
10-1108-09 09-10
09-10 11-1208-09
11-12
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School Development Plan for Current Year
1 Year School Development Plan
School Development Plan 2012 – 2013
Goal 1: Continue to increase student achievement through communication and collaboration in a safe, caring, socially just learning environment. Objective 1.1: Increase opportunities for staff collaboration and the sharing of best practices within and outside the school.
Objective 1.2: To implement school wide collaborative academic intervention strategies to improve student achievement.
Objective 1.3: Engage in a school wide approach to assess students and to identify students at risk.
Strategies: 1.1.1 To develop effective ways to engage
in collaborative planning at grade level and school wide.
1.1.2 Initiate staff sharing sessions to share, discuss and challenge newly acquired knowledge. 1.1.3 To increase our knowledge of effective co – teaching strategies. 1.1.4 To explore ways of utilizing teacher expertise in various subject areas at grade level to optimize student learning. 1.1.5 Explore the initiation of partnerships with neighboring schools for professional collaboration of instruction and assessment.
Strategies: 1.2.1 To foster a respectful collaborative learning environment between staff members by celebrating successes, sharing of best practices, staff recognition, etc. 1.2.2 Continue to find ways to schedule grade level prep periods at the same time so teachers can collaborate and share best practices.
Strategies: 1.3.1 To continue to record and monitor academic interventions for students at risk in individual classes. 1.3.2 Collective analysis of student
achievement data to measure the effectiveness of these collaborative intervention strategies. 1.3.3 To develop a data base of electronic assessments. 1.3.4 Continue to explore ways of meeting the individual needs of students through various instruction and assessment practices.
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Indicators of Success:
1.1.1 Schedule should reflect increase opportunities for collaborative planning among staff. 1.1.2 Record and minutes of scheduled grade level meetings. 1.1.3 Increase in co teaching opportunities and teacher feedback 1.1.4 Record of collaborative sessions with other schools and a file of instructional/ assessment materials.
1.1.5 Increase in the opportunities for sharing of best practices.
Indicators of Success:
1.2.1 Positive respectful working atmosphere in the school 1.2.2 Schedules, PD calendar 1.2.3 Meeting minutes. 1.2.4 Record of PD opportunities
Indicators of Success:
1.3.1 Record of analysis for each grade/ divisional level 1.3.2 A tool to list at risk students and record assessment evidence. 1.3.3 File of common assessments , internal and external assessment results
Goal 1. Support Plan Financial Professional Development/Time Required
1.Resources 2.Funding for PD opportunities
1. Collaborate with other schools working on the same goal 2. Continued support from District, NLTA and Department of Education 3. Flexible scheduling (e.g.- common prep time among grade levels) 4. Flexible coverage
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Goal 2: Improve student success through enhanced learning, teaching and assessment with a focus on 21st century learning skills. Objective 2.1: To acquire knowledge of 21st century learning and skills so that teachers can receive the direction they need to move forward with this initiative.
Objective 2.2: A Focus on 21st Century Learning Skills and to learn how to integrate these into instruction to optimize student learning and to incorporate technology as appropriate to support student learning.
Objective 2.3: To provide opportunities for staff collaboration in order to implement knowledge and skills of the 21st Century.
Strategies: 2.1.1 Establish a 21st Century Learning action team. 2.1.2 Use technological resources at staff meetings to initiate discussion and understanding of 21st Century learning skills ( webcast, Aps, Blogging, You Tube, etc.). 2.1.3 Provide time during staff meetings to better understand, discuss and share resources of 21st Century learning. 2.1.4 Organize professional opportunities for staff within and outside the school on 21st Century learning.
Strategies: 2.2.1 Collect and organize resources for 21st Century learning skills and how to incorporate these in instruction. 2.2.2 Develop a technology plan (Purchase of Ipads, digital cameras, etc. and installation of wireless school wide). 2.2.3 To develop a school policy allowing students to bring and use personal technology devices at school to support instruction.
Strategies: 2.3.1 Explore creative ways to provide flexibility and opportunities within and outside the school day for staff collaboration with a focus on 21st century learning. 2.3.2 Provide time during staff meetings to share and discuss resources/Issues/New ideas. 2.3.3 Provide support for a team of two or three teachers who are already comfortable with digital resources/technology/interactive white boards to explore how these resources may be used to enhance student instruction and assessment. 2.3.4 To provide time for this tech team to work with other staff members to increase knowledge and comfort levels in using technology. 2.3.5 To provide differentiated professional learning opportunities that addresses various skill levels of staff.
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Indicators of Success:
2.1.1 Action team meeting minutes 2.1.2 Staff meeting minutes 2.1.3 Collection of digital resources and 21st century learning resources and placed on staff conference for teacher use 2.1.4 Calendar of professional learning opportunities within and outside school.
Indicators of Success:
2.2.1 List of resources and strategies 2.2.2 Development of technology plan 2.2.3 Development of school policy for student use of personal technology devices while at school. 2.2..4 Evidence of 21st Century learning skills
Indicators of Success:
2.3.1 Action teams meeting minutes, 2.3.2 Staff meeting minutes 2.3.3 School and District guidelines 2.3.4 In house exemplars created, list of tried and tested strategies
Goal 2. Support Plan Financial Professional Development/Time Required
1. Professional resources on 21st century skills 2. Digital Technology (I pads with cart, digital cameras, etc.) 3. Apps for digital technology 4. Wireless Internet 5. Funding for PD opportunities
1. Collaborate with other schools working on 21st Century Learning Skills
2. Continued support from District, NLTA and Department of Education
3. 5 PD days for staff
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Operational Issues for 2012-13
Operational Issue Intended Action To have all classes freshly painted To work with our school custodians to develop a time frame for each class.
To clean up bathrooms off the Gym so that they are accessible for use during school time and for various school functions.
To work with our maintenance supervisor to finalize a plan.
School Lockers in the Primary and Elementary section. The lockers in the Elementary section are in deplorable condition, they are very old, rusted, parts falling off, doors unable to close, etc. There are no lockers in the kindergarten section or grade 2 section of our building. They are currently using hooks on the wall outside of their classroom to hang their coats which poses a safety risk.
We will work with our maintenance supervisor to develop a plan to get approximately 300 new lockers to accommodate the needs of our students in Kindergarten, grade 2 and Elementary.
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Appendix A – Summary of School Fundraising This school year brought many fun and exciting activities to our students and school community. All fundraising initiatives are approved through our school council and we try to limit what we do so that there is no overlap and there isn’t more than one event going on at a time. Fundraising activities for the 2011-12 school year included our sweat a thon and 50/50 draw. Through these fundraising initiatives, we raised approximately $20,000 which was used to purchase needed technology, resources and materials to support instruction and to optimize student learning. As well, $7000 was used to repair our playground equipment that was destroyed due to vandalism.
