Crofton House School 29
STRATEGY
YEAR TWO IMPLEMENTATION GOALS
Update the current articulation of our teaching and learning philosophy to be in line with the CHS identity and the vision of Deeper Learning , and develop teaching and learning principles to underpin all pedagogy going forward .
A focus on metacognition in the Junior School and integration of Learning Habits in principle and practice in the Senior School .
Purposeful Learning
Support a dedicated Professional Learning Community for implementing cross-curricular / design thinking projects .
Support a dedicated professional learning community for ecological literacy and sustainability education , and introduce units to extend education on sustainability in Grades 8 and 9 Science and Grade 10 Socials .
Develop a vision and plan for extending the Work Experience Program ( WEP ) in the Senior School .
Establish a community partnership committee that , guided by the partnership model developed in 2023 – 2024 , will oversee the identification of recipients for the funds raised at the Winter Bazaar and will initiate the review of existing partnerships .
Meaningful Partnerships
Enrich parent engagement in the life of the School through strategies that include :
• Sharing data on student well-being and perspectives
• Increasing the frequency and range of topics for community learning opportunities and collecting feedback on them
• Expanding the library of Purposeful Parenting resources to support community learning opportunities
• Publishing a website of Learning Together events for parents / guardians
Pilot parent ambassadors program to support admission events .
Launch a bespoke platform to enable connection with parents and alumnae interested in supporting the educational program .
Continue to work on the installation of an art piece on campus by a Musqueam artist , and begin to set the foundation for a Reconciliation Plan through engagement with the Ministry of Education Equity in Action initiative .
Research the resources and processes required to develop a Sustainability Plan through the Climate Action Accelerator Program ( CAAP ) and implement some of the measures suggested by the Sustainability Audit to limit waste , energy consumption and paper use .
Active Stewardship
Implement recommendations from the Staff Matters Task Force for Year Two , including :
• Implementing work flexibility for teaching staff
• Completing a benefits audit
• Researching approaches to feedback and recognition
• Creating additional social connection opportunities
• Reviewing co-curricular and supervision duties
• Increasing administration visibility
Roll out parents , students , staff and alumnae surveys according to the strategy developed in 2023 – 2024 , with the addition of a feedback survey for incoming parents / guardians .
Implement recommendations from the communication audit completed in 2023 – 2024 that included feedback from parents / guardians and staff .