School Improvement Plan

1Our School Improvement Plan 2015/2016

 

In St Audoen’s NS this year we aim to target the following aspects of our learning (Literacy & Numeracy Specific). We will focus on our students’ Oral Language, Mental Maths and Gaeilge this year.

We will specifically target:

  • Pupil’s attitude to Numeracy.
  • Pupil’s competence at Mental Maths
  • Oral Language Development
  • Oral Gaeilge Development

Oral language is the foundation for student learning. It is essential for literacy learning, and successful use of language is critical for students’ wellbeing. Almost all classroom-based learning relies on oral language.

Mental Maths is an important part of a daily lesson as students need to practice strategies without pencil and paper.It also brings in oral talk and discussion about math concepts so children are able to share and question how their peers choose to solve problems. Mental Maths takes a lot of practice, and the more you can do with your child at home, the better you’ll prepare them for the maths they’ll encounter in class, in tests and in everyday life. Little and often is definitely the key.

We will do this through implementing the following focused learning sessions and programmes:

  • Maths Recovery
  • Maths for Fun
  • Ready Set Go Maths
  • Mental Maths Programme: 10 mins daily every class
  • Oral Language Development Programme: 15 mins daily every class
  • Continue with New Weekly words/vocab. Every class aims to have at least 5 new words/ vocab weekly.
  • Building Bridges of Understanding Programme
  • Oral Gaeilge Development: new phrase weekly –all classes JI-6th

 

Our School Improvement Plan 2014/2015

In St Audoen’s NS this year we aim to target the following aspects of our learning (Literacy & Numeracy Specific). We will focus on our students’ Oral Language and Mental Maths this year:

Oral language is the foundation for student learning. It is essential for literacy learning, and successful use of language is critical for students’ wellbeing. Almost all classroom-based learning relies on oral language.

Mental Maths is an important part of a daily lesson as students need to practice strategies without pencil and paper.It also brings in oral talk and discussion about math concepts so children are able to share and question how their peers choose to solve problems. Mental Maths takes a lot of practice, and the more you can do with your child at home, the better you’ll prepare them for the maths they’ll encounter in class, in tests and in everyday life. Little and often is definitely the key.

 

Every Class, Every Day:

  • Oral Language Targets – 1/2 new words a day/5/6 new words&vocab weekly /a word wall developed in each classroom/discussion at weekly assembly.
  • Mental Maths Targets – 10 mins every class daily using the St Audoen’s Mental Maths Programme & Activities.

 

Our School Improvement Plan 2013/2014

 

Teaching and Learning in Our School

The results below are based on findings in a 2012/2013 Pupil Survey.

Literacy 

Our Strengths

  • Pupils listen attentively and with understanding.
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Pupils use their literacy skills competently in their learning of all curriculum areas.
  • Pupils display positive attitudes to listening and speaking.
  • Pupils have a love and interest in reading
  • Pupils are motivated to use their listening, oral, reading and writing skills for learning and communication.
  • Pupils have a positive attitude towards and have an appreciation of it’s practical and aesthetic aspects.
  • Pupils enjoy using their numeracy skills both within discrete lessons and in integrated settings.
  • Pupils are motivated to use their numeracy skills for learning.
  • The literacy attainment of the pupils compares favourably with the national norms on standardised tests.

Areas for Improvement

  • Listening and oral language

Numeracy

Our Strengths

  • Pupils have a proficiency in fundamental mathematical skills and in recalling basic number fact.
  • Pupils have an understanding of mathematical concepts and processes in all 5 strands: number, algebra, shape&space, measures and data.
  • Pupils use mathematical language effectively, accurately and consistently throughout the school.
  • Pupils have developed a range of problem solving strategies and are able to use and apply concepts and processes in order to problem solve.
  • Applying and Problem Solving
  • Integrating and Connecting
  • Reasoning

Priorities for Action

  • Applying and Problem Solving
  • Mathematical Language
  • Tables & Mental Maths

 

The results below are based on findings in a 2012/2013 Parent Survey.

Literacy

Our Strengths

  • Parents have a very positive attitude towards the literacy being taught in the school.
  • Most parents feel their child is progressing well in reading, writing and story.
  • Most parents feel they get good information from the school about their child’s progress in literacy.

Areas for Improvement

  • A number of parents feel their child could be performing better at reading.
  • A number of parents feel their child does not like to write stories.

 

Numeracy

Our Strengths

  • Parents have a positive attitude towards the numeracy being taught in the school.
  • Most parents feel that they know their child’s strengths/weaknesses in mathematics.
  • Most parents feel their child can complete his/her homework competently, without help.
  • Most parents feel they get good information from the school about their child’s progress in numeracy.

 

Areas for Improvement

  • A number of parents feel they do not know/understand their child’s weaknesses in maths.
  • A number of parents felt unsure about the level of ability their child should have at a specific age.

 

Priorities for Action:

  • Parents own understanding of maths content at different class levels.
  • Parents own mathematical experience and own competence.