Report on achievements aligned to the strategic goals for 2008
To enhance teaching and learning
A mechanism of ongoing student portfolios and permanent record keeping has been established.
The development and review of literacy and numeracy plans has commenced.
New parent reporting mechanisms aligned to emerging syllabi and essential learning has been implemented.
The revision of Scope and Sequence documents in key learning areas has commenced.
To explore and implement strategies to enhance learning support and agencies at OLA
Support room has been upgraded and extended.
Student support team has been established and developed.
A whole school benchmarking and time line for standardised testing has been established.
Additional staff have been employed to provide additional student support for extension and learning intervention.
A process has been implemented to clearly define and communicate roles of ST IE, Guidance and Cath Ed consultants.
School officer and teaching staff were provided opportunities to develop their skills in supporting special need children.
To enhance and extend the religious identity and culture at OLA
Extensive staff participation in the Catching Fire programme.
Provision of Religious Education Professional Development for each teacher.
To facilitate improved resource acquisition and facility development to support teaching and learning
The development of a new master plan has been deferred until a decision on the Mt Maria Enoggera site is made.
Additional hours have been provided for office/admin staff and some clarity provided for each persons role and responsibilities.
A process for the allocation of resource funding on a whole school priority basis has been established in consultation with the school staff.
The school photocopying capacity has been extended.
New class room desks and chairs have been provided for all classes from year 1 to year 4.
A new Prep learning area was provided by converting office space and providing a covered link to the existing Prep facility.
A new school PA system that includes a bell system and evacuation capacity has been provided.
Upgraded soft fall has been provided for the playground equipment.