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School Plans and Initiatives

Our school plan is grounded in the Board's foundational pillars – Catholicity, Excellence in Student Achievement, Quality Programs and Services, Community Development and Financial Accountability and Transparency.

Some of the initiatives we are focusing on this year to improve student achievement include:
 
Literacy:
Balanced Literacy Program in the Primary and Junior Grades
Early Literacy Intervention Program
CASI Junior and Intermediate Reading Assessment Tool
Write Traits in all grades
Student Assessment Portfolios K-8
All Star Reading Program
OLA Forest of Reading Programs
Book Clubs
Effective Instruction in Writing – Use of Ministry Writing Exemplars – Lucy Calkins Writing Program for Primary Grades
Parent Literacy Evening for Junior/Intermediate Grades

Mathematical Literacy:
Implementation of Nelson Math Program
Professional Development – PRIME for SERT and SERC Teacher
Use of manipulatives for all grades
Use of Math Word Walls in all classrooms K-8

Catholic Faith Development:
School Pastoral Plan
Sacramental Programs
School Liturgies
Religious Education Curriculum and Family Life Program
Adult Faith Ambassador Program

School-Based Initiatives:
Developing a Culture of Peace – Student Peace Ambassadors
"Terrific Kid" Student Recognition Program
School Diversity Action Plan
School Council – Community Outreach Projects ie. Breakfast with Santa, Spring BBQ.