Notre Dame College Annual Implementation Plan

1. Notre Dame CollegeAnnual Implementation Plan 2012

2. Catholic Identity 2012 Goal To actively build connections that recognise and celebrate the cultural and religious diversity of our community, as an integral part of our Catholic Identity. Strategies – • Conduct multicultural celebrations or events regularly throughout each year • Highlight and recognise, through formal and informal communications, selected feasts, cultural celebrations and international feast days across the calendar year • Facilitate and assist those from various cultures at the College in the celebration of their customs and traditions • Provide learning opportunities for staff about the different cultures and religious traditions present in the College ResourceImplications – • Minor funding for events, Staff Professional Learning Allocations Responsibilities/Roles – • Director of Faith and Ministry/Learning Enrichment Centre/Leadership Team Evaluation Measures – • Broad offering of events and celebrations reflective of the community • Attendance and participation in events • Staff and student awareness and understanding of cultural and religious diversity

3. Teaching and Learning 2012 Goal To continue to improve student engagement and learning across all year levels. Strategies – • To review the current Year 7 and 8 curriculum with a focus on student outcomes and engagement • To analyse student / College performance data and develop strategies for improvement • To review the Year 9 Programme and its impact on student engagement • Increase use of Information and Communication Technologies in the learning and teaching environments • Implementation of the Future Directions Taskforce, focused on Learning and Teaching ResourceImplications – • Development of working parties as required for the various initiatives and programs • Staff Professional Learning on student engagement Responsibilities/Roles – • Staff Teams/Director of Teaching and Learning/Domain Leaders/Teachers/FDT Evaluation Measures – • Number of subjects value-adding at VCE level to increase • Higher student engagement rate (various measures, attendance, results, etc.) • Decreased number of time-out incidents from classroom situations • Improvement in College / individual performance data

4. Pastoral Wellbeing 2012 Goal To further engage staff in the wellbeing and development of students in their care. Strategies – • Continue structured Professional Learning in regard to Pastoral Wellbeing • To provide meaningful opportunities for staff to interact with students with whom they teach and/or are responsible for through the Vertical Pastoral Care System • To further involve staff members in matters of wellbeing and discipline where appropriate • Investigate models of teacher/advisor or the development of Individual Learning Plans facilitated by Pastoral Group Leaders • Running of structured Pastoral Group Leader Meetings by the Head of House ResourceImplications – • Time release to allow staff to attend parent meetings and SWAD meetings • Time to train/up-skill staff in matters relating to wellbeing and student management (Professional Learning Allocation) Responsibilities/Roles – • Heads of House/Pastoral Group Teams/Pastoral Group Leaders/Leadership Team Evaluation Measures – • Surveys revealing students have a sense of being known, safe and valued members of the College Community • Higher student academic outcomes • Decreased need for crisis/post counselling intervention and programmes

5. Finances, Facilities and Resources 2012 Goal To improve our sustainable practices in order to limit our environmental impact. Strategies – • Conduct an Energy Audit to provide a report on efficiencies that may be achieved • Enter our data into the School Environment Tracking System (SETS) and develop strategies for incorporating this into our Teaching and Learning • Utilise real time consumption feedback provided by our National Solar Schools Project to educate and inform our community regarding energy consumption • Develop a School Environmental Management Plan and Action Plan • Education for all members of the College Community in sustainable practices • Raising awareness and providing means for simple recycling practices • Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) incorporated into all new projects Resource Implications – • Reduced energy costs and reduced wastage of paper • Audit and Consultancy fees • Costs associated with the upgrade of existing infrastructure as required Responsibilities/Roles – • College Business Manager, College Community, Leadership Team, Curriculum Development Team Evaluation Measures – • Review of consumption tracking data contained within SETS

6. Leadership 2012 Goal: To continue improving the provision of information to the College Community, staff, students and parents in a timely, thorough and accurate manner with regard to College policy and direction. Strategies – • Engage all key stake-holders in the conversations around policy and direction as they arise • Ensure that transparency in process and practice is always maintained • As decisions/information becomes available ensure it is communicated to all key stake-holders in a timely manner • Regular updates of College Website • Regular updates via the College Newsletter ResourceImplications – • Time allocation for public relations • Newsletter updating and distribution • Website re-development Responsibilities/Roles – • Leadership Executive Team/Positions of Leadership/College Board Evaluation Measures – • Key stake-holders have a thorough understanding of the operational and decision making processes of the College • Key stake-holders feel that they have had opportunity to contribute to College policy and direction