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Strategic Plan 2020 - 2022
Contents
Foreword 3
Preamble 5
Our History and Our Place in the Story 7
Our Future 9
Our Strategic Plan 11
Vision, Mission, Aspira on
Our Vision 13
Our Mission 13
Our Aspira on 13
Principles
Strategic Priori es and Goals
Priority 1: IDENTITY AND MISSION 15
Priority 2: TEACHING AND LEARNING 17
Priority 3: WELLBEING 21
Priority 4: COMMUNITY 25
Priority 5: INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY 27
1.
Foreword
Chanel College receives its mandate to educate from the Catholic Bishop of the
FOREWARD
Rockhampton Diocese and is part of Catholic Educa on in the Diocese of Rockhampton.
The College also works in close harmony with Star of the Sea Parish. The Parish a ends to
the spiritual needs of the members of the College community and assists in the overall
promo on and maintenance of the Chris an environment of the College in all its many
aspects. The Parish Priest serves as Chaplain of the College.
2. 3.Preamble
Catholic Educa on Rockhampton - Mission and Vision Our Mission:
Inspired by the person and teaching of Jesus Christ, we serve the communi es of the
Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton.
Assis ng all in their search for meaning for life, we provide:
· life-long faith educa on
PREAMBLE
· Religious educa on
· relevant, holis c, quality educa on.
As a Catholic School, we:
· give witness to the message of Jesus and the mission of the Church
· are open and accessible to all who seek our values
· create a community of care and safety
· have a clear Catholic iden ty
· offer a relevant and holis c curriculum of quality teaching and learning
· are inclusive
· recognise each person's inherent dignity
seek to engage all in reconcilia on in order to deepen a respec ul
understanding and apprecia on of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,
their histories, cultures and spirituali es.
4. 5.Our History & students enrolled had reached three
Our Place in
hundred and five. The Senior College
was established in 1982 with forty-one
OUR HISTORY &
students in this first year. Enrolments
have con nued to grow each year since,
the Story
with the college popula on reaching
OUR PLACE IN
over six hundred in 1990. In 1988, extra
classrooms and a new library were built
and 1992 saw the construc on of a new
Administra on Block. The old
Chanel College was established in 1966 Administra on Block was converted to a
to serve the youth of Gladstone district Business Educa on and Computer
for their secondary schooling. The Centre in 1993. The Marist Brothers
opening year saw an enrolment of withdrew from the College at the end of
THE STORY
twenty-three boys and girls in Year 8. 1993. 1997 saw the comple on of two
They were accommodated on the site of addi onal facili es – the new Manual
the Star of the Sea Church and School at Arts Centre and the Marian Centre. The
the corner of Goondoon and Herbert Marian Centre is used for Physical
Streets. Educa on classes, College assemblies
and some Masses. In recent years the
The following year, 1967, saw the College computer facili es have been expanded
move to its present site. Stella Maris and updated.
College was established to become the
girls' sec on of the Catholic High School In 2014, members of the College
under the guidance of the Sisters of community were invited to par cipate in
Mercy. The classes were co-educa onal. a Charre e – a formal process of
consulta on about the future
With the arrival of the first Marist development of the College. The
Brothers in 1968, Chanel College was outcome of this process saw the building
founded as the boys' sec on of the of a new Administra on Centre and the
Catholic High School. As me went on, refurbishing of specialist facili es. These
both schools amalgamated under the included an Industrial & Design
name of Gladstone Catholic High School. Technology Precinct, an Arts Precinct,
In 1985, Saint Peter Chanel was officially Student Services & Inclusive Curriculum
adopted as Patron of the College which Precincts and the
then took the name of Chanel College. development of a state of
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the art Performing Arts
In 1974 and 1978 addi onal classrooms, Centre. These new and
specialist rooms and staff ameni es refurbished facili es were
were built. By 1978, the number of officially blessed in 2017.Our Future
Working towards achieving the goals of the Strategic Plan will ensure that Chanel
College con nues to priori se the provision of an excellent and holis c educa on.
OUR FUTURE
A Chanel educa on values the unique gi edness of each young person and takes place
within an environment that is aesthe cally conducive to learning.
We are commi ed to inspiring the spirits and minds of all in our community and we
encourage all to look to the future with hope.
The implementa on of this Strategic Plan marks the beginning of an exci ng period of
growth and development for Chanel College and we look forward to sharing this
journey with our wider community: past, present, and future.
8. 9.Our Strategic Plan
The formal School Review and Improvement process iden fies priori es for our
ongoing renewal and development as a Catholic secondary college.
Student and staff learning, and wellbeing are at the heart of our educa onal prac ce.
In light of this, the Chanel College Strategic Plan has the objec ve of ensuring that we:
§ con nue to be at the forefront of educa onal developments
STRATEGIC § are innova ve in our thinking
§ provide College facili es that are maintained in a manner that allows us to
deliver op mal learning outcomes
Strategic Priori es are addressed in a three-year Strategic Plan that iden fies goals for
improvement and the strategies that will be implemented to achieve improvement in
each of these dimensions, which are integral to our work as a Catholic school:
· Iden ty and Mission
· Teaching and Learning
PLAN · Wellbeing
· Community
· Innova on and Sustainability
OUR
The Chanel College Strategic Plan 2020 – 2022 has been developed in light of the
recommenda ons of the 2019 School Review and Improvement process.
10. 11.Vision Chanel College is part of the
Catholic community
Ÿ giving to the life of the Church,
Mission
receiving from the life of the Church,
giving to the life of the wider
community and receiving from the life
of the wider community.
Aspiration Chanel College is missionary
Ÿ promo ng Catholic teachings, and the
tradi ons and prac ces of the Chris an
ASPIRATION
faith.
Chanel College is a lived
experience
Our Vision Ÿ encouraging and promo ng respect for
A Catholic College promo ng excellence all members of the school community,
in educa on, a life-long love of learning for life, the environment and the
beliefs, values and faith of others.
MISSION and the development of young people
as competent, compassionate and
engaged global ci zens.
Our Mission
Our Aspira on
The College mo o TO LIVE JUSTLY is taken
from the Old Testament prophet Micah
VISION
Chanel College is a place of learning (6:8), This is what Yahweh asks of you, only
where the life of Jesus is the model for this – to live justly, to love mercy, and to
ac on and walk humbly with your God.
Ÿ a safe and caring environment is The mo o sums up the aim for which the
fostered. College was founded in 1966 and exists
Ÿ the total talents and contribu on of today – to teach people to live justly and
each individual-staff, student and to be people of faith who work to promote
parent alike-are encouraged and jus ce and peace in our world.
developed in ways that will enable Building on a long history of excellence
each to grow spiritually, socially, and strong academic performance, the
intellectually, physically and 2020-2022 Strategic Plan has the objec ve
culturally. of ensuring that Chanel College is a school
Ÿ excellence, effort and sincerity are that defines itself by best
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valued. prac ce, and as such, is a
Ÿ students are able to develop high school of excellence both
moral standards and so be prepared now and into the future.
for adult life.Priority 1
Strategic Priorities and Goals IDENTITY AND MISSION
We express our Catholic iden ty by reflec ng on Jesus' life and teachings in conjunc on with the tradi on of
our Church, ensuring that a Catholic worldview and the call To Act Justly permeate the life of the College.
I am the way, the truth and the life
(John 14:6)
GOAL 1 STRATEGIES
I. Provide opportuni es for students and members of
To strengthen connec on with staff to a end Mercy Educa on and Marist Schools
our Mercy and Marist Australia conferences and professional development
charisms. programs.
II. Establish connec ons with other Mercy and Marist
& MISSION
schools in Australia and overseas.
III. Con nue the work of establishing the Chanel College
GOAL 2 Heritage Centre.
I. Establish regular mee ngs between Parish Priest and
To strengthen our understanding Principal and/or Leadership Team.
IDENTITY of our role as a Catholic College
within Star of the Sea Parish and
the Diocese of Rockhampton.
II. Work with the Parish on significant liturgical
celebra ons and evangelisa on ini a ves.
III. Promote par cipa on in the Chanel College Star of
the Sea Mass (each term).
IV. Provide opportuni es for students to engage in the
life of the Church through evangelisa on, catechesis,
social jus ce, retreat and reflec on programs,
service and outreach.
V. Par cipate in student and staff forma on
opportuni es offered by the Diocese.
GOAL 3 I. Provide staff with access to high quality faith
To enhance and diversify faith forma on and theological educa on opportuni es.
forma on and religious leadership II. Provide opportuni es for staff to develop their
opportuni es for College staff. religious leadership and authen cally lead prayer,
reflec ons and retreats.
III. Enrich the school community's knowledge and
apprecia on of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
culture and spirituality through par cipa on in the
development of a whole College Reconcilia on
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Ac on Plan.Priority 2
Strategic Priorities and Goals TEACHING AND LEARNING
We use evidence to inform best prac ce and promote con nuous learning.
Give instruc on to the wise and they will become wiser s ll;
teach the righteous and they will gain in learning
(Proverbs 9:9)
GOAL 1 STRATEGIES
I. Implement TrackOne as the College’s specific data
To use data and evidence
gathering tool.
effec vely to foster growth in
& LEARNING
II. Provide instruc on to staff on how best to use the data
teacher and student capabili es.
from TrackOne as that which will offer the best support,
analysis and celebra on of student learning progression
and transi on.
III. Develop data literacy of all teachers to support
differen ated teaching and learning.
IV. Build teacher capability to u lise data gathered from a
TEACHING GOAL 2
V.
variety of sources (including PAT tes ng) and a range of
assessment strategies to teach to a student's point of
learning.
Consolidate the capability of every teacher in the use of
ASOT as the whole school approach to instruc onal
prac ce and the instruc onal framework of the College.
I. Develop and document a Chanel College Teaching and
To strengthen a culture of
Learning Framework in accordance with Catholic
improvement through a
Educa on Rockhampton guidelines.
systema c, reflec ve and
II. Engage students and staff in evalua ve processes which
evidence-based approach to
include cri quing and assessing their own learning
learning and teaching.
through feedback, feedforward, feed-up mechanisms
and target-se ng.
III. Implement classroom profiling and coaching as a means
by which to ensure ongoing evalua on and
improvement of prac ce.
IV. Develop a growth-promo ng mindset and culture which
includes the use of targets and data analysis to achieve
learning gains for students (including but not limited to
student ATAR performance and NAPLAN).
V. Strengthen the culture of
professional growth through
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engagement with professional
reading, research and collabora on
designed to meet the individual
needs of teachers, with respect to
the professional standards that are
effec ve in enhancing studentPriority 2
Strategic Priorities and Goals TEACHING AND LEARNING
We use evidence to inform best prac ce and promote con nuous learning.
Give instruc on to the wise and they will become wiser s ll;
teach the righteous and they will gain in learning
(Proverbs 9:9)
GOAL 3 STRATEGIES
I. Provide structured professional learning for staff to
& LEARNING
To support and guide teachers
ensure that individual prac ce is consistent with
to improve their prac ce against
frameworks which guide professional prac ce (AITSL,
professional standards to
QCT, CEO).
enhance student learning
II. Align professional goal se ng and teaching prac ce
with these standards and maintain individual evidence
por olios.
TEACHING GOAL 4
To enhance the provision of
quality learning opportuni es
III. Implement the Four Dimensions and Classroom Profiling
I.
(Caroline McCarty) as the whole school approach to
cri quing and improving classroom prac ce.
Develop and implement a sustainable model of
educa onal support for students with diverse learning
needs, including those who fall outside the scope of
and support for students with
targeted funding.
diverse learning needs (Special
II. Support staff in developing differen a on strategies for
Learning Needs and Gi ed and
a diverse range of learning styles and needs.
Talented).
III. Support staff in mee ng NCCD requirements.
IV. Develop a whole school understanding of gi ed
educa on and implement a sustainable model of
provision for the most capable students that promotes a
culture of high expecta ons and achievement.
V. Explore accelera on and extension possibili es.
18. 19.Priority 3
StrategicPriorities
Strategic Prioritiesand
andGoals
Goals WELLBEING
We understand that promo ng student and staff wellbeing facilitates
op mum learning condi ons.
I have come that they may have life and have it to the full
(John 10:10)
GOAL 1 STRATEGIES
I. Iden fy and review current strategies and programs
To resource and support College used to promote resilience and wellbeing in
programs which promote the students.
mental health/wellbeing of II. Iden fy and implement programs (e.g./ The
students and to promote the
WELLBEING
Resilience Project, MindMa ers, Be You, The
development of resilience. Na onal Safe Schools Framework, The Australian
Student Wellbeing Framework) which will enhance
current prac ces.
III. Explore the use of peer support and transi on
programs as student led approaches to enhancing
the social and emo onal development of students.
IV. Support staff and parents with professional learning
opportuni es about these programs as they are used
GOAL 2
at Chanel College.
I. Evaluate the extent to which Restora ve Prac ces
To consolidate the whole have been used by teachers in their management of
College approach to Behaviour student behaviours.
Management integra ng II. Consolidate what has been achieved in the
Restora ve Prac ces, The Four implementa on of Restora ve Prac ces and align
Dimensions, Classroom Profiling this framework with implementa on of The Four
and Responsible Thinking Dimensions, Classroom Profiling and Responsible
Processes. Thinking Processes.
III. Ensure consistency of implementa on of Wellbeing
policies which address behaviour management and
ensure consistent implementa on, procedural
fairness and alignment with the Chanel College
GOAL 3 I.
pedagogical framework.
Display student work in public spaces such as the
To celebrate and value the Front Office and Library.
contribu on and achievement of II. Celebrate student achievement in
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students. recognised publica ons such as the
Newsle er and Facebook.
III. Create new opportuni es at assemblies
to celebrate student achievement and
success.Priority 3
Strategic Priorities and Goals WELLBEING
We understand that promo ng student and staff wellbeing
facilitates op mum learning condi ons.
I have come that they may have life and have it to the full
(John 10:10)
GOAL 4 STRATEGIES
I. Develop a program of induc on and strategic planning
To explore Student Leadership
for ac vi es to be scheduled throughout the year.
development ini a ves
II. Implement the concept of a 'half- me chat' for Year 12
WELLBEING
student leaders.
III. Integrate our founding charisms and our Catholic
tradi on into the leadership program and house-based
ac vi es.
GOAL 5 I. Provide opportuni es for staff members to develop a
To create a suppor ve
shared understanding of the reali es and complexi es
environment and provide
of the contemporary Catholic workplace with processes
resources to promote staff
in place for the development, audi ng/monitoring and
wellbeing.
management of staff culture, morale and wellbeing.
II. Mentor staff to develop a hope-filled perspec ve on
working in a secondary school, the profession of
teaching and leadership in schools.
22. 23.Priority 4
Strategic Priorities and Goals COMMUNITY
We acknowledge the importance of community and that we belong to a Parish community and an
educa onal community which have local, na onal and global contexts.
This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you
(John 15:12)
GOAL 1 STRATEGIES
COMMUNITY
I. Establish connec ons with an indigenous community
To provide experiences of in Australia.
pilgrimage and mission for II. Liaise with interna onal Marist and Mercy
students and staff. organisa ons to iden fy the possibility of providing
students with opportuni es to have an immersion
experience and engage in mission.
III. Plan for a 2022 pilgrimage to the Mercy Interna onal
Centre (Baggot Street, Dublin) and the Marist
L'Hermitage (Lyon, France).
IV. Facilitate the engagement of students with social
jus ce and outreach ini a ves including local and
global immersion experiences and programs.
GOAL 2 I. Build the Instrumental Music Program.
To provide a diverse and
II. Provide opportuni es for Instrumental Music
engaging co-curricular program
students to perform in our region (Eisteddfod, Aged
including Instrumental Music,
Care facili es, regional primary schools)
the Performing Arts, Visual Art,
III. Support a biennial Musical.
Public Speaking and Sport which
IV. Ensure the sustainability (financial and staffing) of
offers students a wealth of
spor ng and other co-curricular opportuni es.
experience to complement their
academic programs.
GOAL 3 I. Establish a Chanel College Alumni.
To develop the Alumni and to II. Build an Alumni database.
provide alumnae with III. Explore the possibility of College reunions for past
opportuni es to reconnect and students.
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engage with the College IV. Invite past students to visit the
community. Chanel College Heritage Centre.Priority 5
& SUSTAINABILITY
INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY
We engage a principle of stewardship that promotes responsible planning and management of
resources and look for ways to be innova ve and crea ve.
As each one has received a gi use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace
(1 Peter 4:10)
GOAL 1 STRATEGIES
I. Develop a plan to provide ongoing maintenance and
To provide vibrant and innova ve upgrading of facili es to ensure that learning spaces
INNOVATION
learning spaces that enhance are contemporary and flexible.
teaching and learning. II. Establish priori es to be used as a guide for
iden fying melines for upgrading exis ng
structures and facili es.
III. Re-imagine outdoor and recrea on spaces to cater
for increased student numbers.
GOAL 2 I. Develop a whole College plan to provide for the
To ensure that facili es, finance
maintenance of facili es and ensure compliance with
and resource management
all WHS requirements.
prac ces across the College are
II. Foster a whole staff stewardship of learning spaces
robust, consistent and
and the College environment.
compliant.
GOAL 3 I. Decrease our use of paper and electricity.
To reduce our carbon footprint II. Achieve greater student ownership of our
throughout the College environmental program and commitment to the
recycling of waste.
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III. Par cipate in the Catholic Earthcare
Cer fica on Program.Priority 5
& SUSTAINABILITY
INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY
We engage a principle of stewardship that promotes responsible planning and management of
resources and look for ways to be innova ve and crea ve.
As each one has received a gi use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace
(1 Peter 4:10)
GOAL 4 STRATEGIES
I. Engage a consultant to provide guidance about 'best'
To provide leadership structures leadership structures for the College as it responds
INNOVATION
which will support the College in to changing educa onal and social needs.
the next decade. II. Review leadership and organisa onal structures
including the roles and responsibili es of all leaders
to meet changing needs.
III. Develop the capacity of middle leaders to think and
plan strategically in order to create a culture which
promotes con nual improvement, transforma on
and sustainability.
GOAL 5 I. Con nue to priori se investment in leadership
To provide all staff with
development and staff professional learning with a
opportuni es to par cipate in
focus on promo ng the achievement of the College’s
high quality professional
strategic goals.
development to ensure that we
II. Develop a high-quality, performance growth culture
are visionary and crea ve.
for all staff.
III. Priori se the placement of teacher exper se across
the College.
IV. Support teachers to engage in study for formal
qualifica ons in Religious Educa on and Theology.
GOAL 6 I. Promote employment at Chanel College as an op on
To a ract and develop high quality for teachers in our region.
staff. II. Inves gate best recruitment prac ces used by other
regional schools.
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