KEY AREA 1

CATHOLIC LIFE AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

GOALS

We commit ourselves to working collaboratively to educate and enliven the faith of all by:

* Linking the key components of the revised St. Gabriel’s Vision and Mission statements to the RE programs.

* Maintaining the strong relationship between the school and the Parish by meeting regularly to discuss pertinent issues and utilising the knowledge of Father George through liturgies and class visits.

* Highlighting the charism of the founding orders of the school.

* Developing a new school prayer that encapsulates the themes of the Vision and Mission.

* Providing parent information sessions throughout each of the Sacramental programs so that they have a better understanding of what is being taught.

* Promoting the St. Gabriel’s Vision and Mission throughout the wider community
 


KEY AREA 2

STUDENTS AND THEIR LEARNING

GOALS

We commit ourselves to providing educational opportunities for each student to achieve their personal best by:

* Implementing the Strategic Improvement Plan (2011 – 2014) to provide students enrolled at St. Gabriel’s with a high quality education in the Catholic tradition.

* Expanding the ‘Across Stage’ approach in Numeracy and Literacy to include an ‘Above Stage’ approach to cater for the needs of high achievers.

* Exploring the use of student self-reflection and self-assessment to direct their ongoing learning.

* Further developing enrichment programs in a variety of KLA’s to cater for gifted and talented students.

* Implementing various targeted intervention programs to assist students reach their full potential.

* Providing meaningful leadership opportunities for students in the school to develop their interpersonal skills.

KEY AREA 3

PEDAGOGY

GOALS

We commit ourselves to ensuring students are at the centre of the learning process and through high expectations are encouraged to be proactive, critical and creative thinkers

 By:

* Utilising established school-based benchmarks and targets to promote a culture of excellence throughout the school.

* Monitoring student performance in both internal and external assessments to identify students at risk and better address individual needs.

* Creating a new pedagogical approach to the teaching / learning of spelling to improve learning outcomes for all students.

* Using the Learning Support program to enable the smooth transition of students from grade to grade and from school to school.

* Working with advisers from the Catholic Education Office to explore effective assessment practices in Numeracy and Religious Education.

KEY AREA 4

HUMAN RESOURCES, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT.

GOALS

We commit ourselves to promoting an ethical school culture focused on positive improvement for all by:

* Utilising the expertise of system advisers and educational experts to keep up to date with knowledge and understandings of quality contemporary teaching and learning practice.

* Providing parent information sessions in a variety of areas throughout the year.

* Developing a culture of shared leadership throughout the school by utilising the talents, skills, strengths and interest of various members of the community.

* Clarifying expectations around the roles and responsibilities of each staff member through the PPPR process.

*Planning whole-school staff development opportunities that are linked to the Strategic Improvement Plan.

KEY AREA 5

RESOURCES, FINANCE AND FACILITIES

GOALS

We commit ourselves ensuring all school resources and facilities are effectively managed and maintained for the benefit of the school and wider community by:

* Utilising the collective wisdom of staff, parents and System advisers to prioritise school budget expenses and develop a long-term plan.

* Working with the Class Parent Association to develop fund-raising strategies that involve the wider community.

KEY AREA 6

PARENTS, PARTNERSHIP, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION

GOALS

We commit ourselves to encouraging, developing and sustaining positive partnerships between the school, parents, parish and broader community by:

* Involving parents with in-class demonstrations to highlight best educational practice.

* Continuing to offer information sessions for parents around a variety of educational issues to assist them in their roles as the first educators of their children.

* Building community by establishing opportunities for parents to help out with their children’s education in a variety of ways.

* Exploring ways of formally recognising the positive contribution made by parents.

KEY AREA 7

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

GOALS

We commit ourselves to strategic management processes that provide direction for the effective implementation of the Vision and Mission by:

* Establishing learning teams to address the priorities of the Strategic Improvement Plan.

* Ensuring staff meetings are focused on reflective practice that drives school improvement and innovation.

* Developing a climate of professional learning that is linked to the Strategic Improvement Plan.

KEY AREA 8

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

GOALS

We commit ourselves to the integration of ICT into the teaching and learning cycle to bring about improved learning outcomes for our students by:

* Utilizing the skills of the newly-employed IT technician to ensure the electronic teaching / learning aids are working to their maximum capacity for the students.

* Providing student / parent / teacher education programs in the area of cyber safety.

* Reviewing the current school scope and sequence in the area of ICT and making changes where required.

* Using information technologies to support the work done in the areas of Special Needs, English as a Second Language (ESL) and the Creative Arts.

* Up skilling staff to more effectively integrate information technologies into all KLA’s to improve contemporary student learning.