Priority 1. Mission and Religious Education
St Dympna’s will live, share and proclaim the Good News of the Gospel in all aspects of school life.
Spiritual formation of staff – Retreat day, Pilgrimage, Josephite Sisters visits
Implementing the Religious Education Curriculum – utilising ICT Resources, Twilight session
Promoting the mission and vision of the school
Promoting the Religious Life of the School – “Buddy” Liturgies, Meditation
Priority 2. Learning and Teaching
St Dympna’s will provide a quality learning and teaching environment to nurture student learning and achievement.
Effectively using data to support learning – Visible Learning, data collection and analysis
Collaborating and reflecting on teaching practice - Tuesday Tutes, Staff Meetings, Planning
Continuing the implementation of the Australian Curriculum – English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, The Arts
Implementing whole-school practices – Literacy (THRASS, Literacy Blocks)
Incorporating ICLT into teaching and learning – LIFE, School ICLT Policy, Scope and Sequence of ICLT learning
Priority 3. Professional Practice and Collaborative Relationships
St Dympna’s School community will enhance and develop all professional and collaborative relationships.
Aligning teacher goals with school goals and Professional Standards
Re-write the school Positive Behaviour Program
Continuing professional learning to develop skills to lead change in the learning community
Introduce a Leadership Team to support the Administration Team in leading improved teaching and learning
Priority 4. Strategic Resourcing
St Dympna’s will plan for and provide procedures, practices and resources to ensure quality schooling.
Review teaching and learning programs and processes – teacher reviews and goal setting
Review and re-write role of CST, Resource Centre Co-ordinator, Learning Support Teacher
Review and re-write School Curriculum Plan
Develop Strategic and Financial Plans for ICLT in the school
Review resources and processes to adjust to the changing student clientele with Year 7 moving to Secondary