Annual Plan 2006

ST JOSEPH'S OATLEY
STRATEGIC PLANNING FRAMEWORK 2006-2009
Annual Development Plan 2006

KEY AREA 1 CATHOLIC LIFE AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1.1 Vision and Mission 2006 SRI evaluation
1.1.1 The school's mission explored and clarified across the school community
1.1.2 Belief statements developed for each Key Area of school operations

1.2 Religious Education
1.2.1 The K-2 RE curriculum introduced

1.3 Catholic life and culture 2006 SRI evaluation
Liturgy, sacrament & prayer life are central to the Catholic Life and Religious Education of the school

1.4 Parents, parishes and the broader Church

KEY AREA 2 STUDENTS AND THEIR LEARNING

2.1 Educational potential 2006 SRI evaluation
2.1.1 improve numeracy learning for all.
2.1.2 strategic approach to improve the quality of teaching and learning in mathematics in Years 5-8 implemented.
2.1.3 strategic school- based leadership in numeracy education evident
2.1.4 Reading Recovery is the preferred method for intervention for students at risk.
2.1.5 Reading Recovery teacher trained to implement program 5 mornings per week.
2.2 Rights and responsibilities 2006 SRI evaluation
2.2.1 Boys education research is utilised to meet the individual needs of students.
2.2.2 Opportunities are provided for choice, self- assessment and student leadership.
2.3 Reporting student achievement
2.3.1 New Plain English Report requirements of Federal and Sate Governments implemented
2.4 Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
2.4.1 My Internet incorporating My Desktop and My Classes delivers individual teaching and learning experiences to students
2.5 Pastoral care

KEY AREA 3 PEDAGOGY

3.1 Curriculum provision
3.2 Provision for the diverse needs of learners
3.3 Teaching practices 2006 SRI evaluation
3.3.1 Staff utilise ‘Learning Framework' document to inform teaching practices
3.3.3 A whole-school approach to the integration of higher-order thinking skills agreed upon and implemented
3.4 Planning, programming and evaluation
3.4.1 A standard for school programming agreed by teachers and implemented across all Key Learning Areas
3.4.2 An alignment of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment exist in teaching and learning programs.
3.4.3 A scope and sequence that outlines the content matter to be covered in each stage of learning exists

3.5 Assessment
3.5.1 Student progress in literacy & numeracy monitored and tracked.
3.5.2 Assessment practices are fair and reliable.
3.6 School climate, learning environment and relationships
3.7 Professional learning

KEY AREA 4 HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

4.1 Recruitment, selection and retention of staff
4.2 Professional development of staff
4.2.1 PPPR leaders skilled in the use of PPPR as a key strategy for professional development
4.3 An ethical workplace culture
4.4 Succession planning
4.5 Overall compliance with legislation and other requirements 2006 SRI evaluation
4.5.1 CEO ‘Compliance Workbook' and supporting documentation maintained up-to-date as the school's record of compliance with requirements for Registration and Accreditation

KEY AREA 5 RESOURCES, FINANCE AND FACILITIES

5.1 ICT Resources
5.2 Use of resources and space
5.3 Environmental stewardship
5.4 Financial management 2006 SRI evaluation
5.4.1 Parents kept informed about school expenditure, including Excursion Levy, ICT Levy and Parents and Friends Levy.

KEY AREA 6 PARENTS, PARTNERSHIP, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

6.1 Parent involvement
6.1.1 Opportunities exist for parents to be actively involved in the life of the school.
6.2 Reporting to the community
6.2.1 Australian and State government reporting requirements integrated into the school's Annual Report to the Community
6.3 Linkages with the wider community

KEY AREA 7 STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

7.1 Planning for improvement 2006 SRI evaluation
7.1.1 The school developed and published a clear strategic direction for improved learning outcomes
7.2 Innovation, development and change

Key:

• Key Areas 1-7 Headers e.g. Key Area 1 catholic Life and Religious Education.
• Component marked in bold.
• Components to be evaluated marked in bold and 2006 SRI evaluation noted
• Performance Indicators in Italics