| School Learning Focus for the 25/26 school year | We are strengthening student literacy across all subject areas by embedding disciplinary literacy strategies and engaging in collaborative work to enhance literacy in all our departments.
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| Evidence-Informed Rationale (WHY) | Literacy is foundational to student success across all disciplines. School-based evidence, including classroom observations, student work samples, and staff reflection, indicates variability in students’ ability to effectively access, interpret, and communicate their thinking across subject areas. Student voice and departmental reflection highlight that students benefit when literacy strategies are explicitly taught within the context of each discipline. This focus responds to the need for a more consistent, school-wide approach to literacy that supports engagement, comprehension, and communication for all learners.
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| Priority Learners | · Students who are not yet demonstrating proficiency in reading, writing, and communication across subject areas · Grade 8 students, as they transition into secondary and build foundational literacy skills · Students who benefit from explicit instruction and structured literacy supports, including multilingual learners
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| Baseline Data | · Current evidence shows inconsistency in students’ ability to apply literacy skills across disciplines · Classroom-based assessments and work samples indicate varying levels of reading comprehension, written expression
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| Action Statement (HOW) | · Embed targeted literacy strategies within subject-specific instruction across all departments · Continue to engage in the collaborative process, using curiosity-driven questions to guide instructional decisions · Support and expand the work of the Grade 8 Literacy team as a model for cross-disciplinary collaboration · Provide structured opportunities for departments to share their inquiry focus, strategies, evidence, and reflections – Ed Fac Meetings · Foster collaboration across departments to build a cohesive, school-wide approach to literacy instruction
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| Intended Impact (SO WHAT) | · Students will demonstrate improved ability to read, write, and communicate effectively across subject areas · Students will be more engaged and confident in their learning · Instructional practices across departments will become more aligned, consistent, and responsive to student needs
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| Evidence of Impact (HOW WE WILL KNOW) | · Improvement in student work samples demonstrating clearer communication, deeper thinking, and stronger use of academic language · Increased student confidence and engagement · Evidence of shared instructional practices across departments
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Alignment Statement | This focus aligns with district strategic priority - Success for All Learners -strengthening literacy outcomes, supporting equitable access to learning, and fostering collaborative professional inquiry that improves student success across all subject areas
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School Learning Story
Our school's learning story demonstrates how our school community is working to improve learning and well-being for students. This ongoing commitment is driven by a continuous focus on enhancing student achievement and enriching students’ experiences at school. Our efforts are guided by district’s strategic plan and the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Framework for Enhancing Student Learning policy. This is our collective learning journey, and reflects our shared commitment to growth, collaboration and continuous improvement in support of student success.
Our Focus
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Our Evidence
Here, we present the data and observations that shape our understanding of student learning and well-being. Through assessments, classroom observations, and staff reflections, we gather meaningful insights that help us track progress, and ensure that our approaches are making a difference for students.
Our Actions
This section highlights the concrete steps we take to support our school’s learning goals. From instructional strategies to school-wide initiatives, we document the ways we put our focus into practice. By fostering a collaborative approach, we ensure that our actions lead to meaningful improvements in student success and well-being.
