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Loyola CollegeStrategic Plan2009-2013

Loyola College325 Grimshaw Street Watsonia Vic 3087

Telephone: (03) 9434 4466Facsimile: (03) 9432 2476

Email: [email protected]: www.loyola.vic.edu.au

Office Hours:Monday to Friday8am - 5pm (during term)8.45am - 5pm (student vacation)

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STRATEGIC PLAN 2007 – 2011

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTLoyola, as a Catholic co-educational College in the Ignatian tradition, seeks the educationof the whole person and strives to ensure that each student achieves his or her uniquepotential.

We aspire to develop articulate, adaptable, discerning and confident young men andwomen of conscience committed to living the values of Jesus Christ in a global community.

As a community we recognise that this is best achieved in a welcoming and collaborativeenvironment committed to Justice, Mercy and Faith.

CONCLUSIONThis Strategic Plan is to be implemented over the five year period 2009-2013. During thistime, leaders from various areas within the College will become responsible forimplementing different sections of the plan. In 2011 an interim review of this StrategicPlan will be conducted to monitor progress and implementation. The implementation ofthe Strategic Plan will be monitored by the College Consult and the College Board.

In 2013 progress on the implementation of the current Strategic Plan will be evaluated anda new College Strategic Plan will be developed for the next stage of the College’sdevelopment.

The College thanks all contributors to this Strategic Plan, those who submitted proposals,those who evaluated the content and those who produced it in draft and final format.

It is with a strong sense of confidence and excitement for the future of Loyola College thatthis Strategic Plan is presented to the College Community. May we all work together underthe inspiration of our College patron St Ignatius to strive for the ‘Magis’ as we move intothis wonderful new phase of development for our College.

Joseph Favrin, Principal

OUR VISION, MOVING FORWARD Strategic Plan 2009-2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT

INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE

COLLEGE PROFILE 2009

PHYSICAL FACILITIES OF THE COLLEGE

GOALS AND KEY SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

• FOCUS AREA - WHOLE COLLEGE

• FOCUS AREA - RELIGIOUS LIFE OF THE COLLEGE

• FOCUS AREA - PASTORAL CARE

• FOCUS AREA - CURRICULUM

• FOCUS AREA - STUDENTS

• FOCUS AREA - STAFF

• FOCUS AREA - PARENTS

• FOCUS AREA - COLLEGE GROUNDS AND ENVIRONMENT

CONCLUSION

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Goal 3Increase student awareness of the importance of appropriate litterdisposal on College grounds

Key supporting strategies:

• Install additional bins • Encourage recycling through provision of specific bins for this

purpose• Develop a focus group with the LSC and College Committee to

investigate the cleanliness of the College grounds

Goal 4Further develop the College grounds and facilities to create awelcoming environment


• Refurbish and redesign the College Reception area• Continue to air condition offices and classrooms where

required• Provide additional outside seating and undercover areas • Increase the number of security cameras to provide safety and

security of key areas• Improve the landscaping of the grounds in key areas (including

major pathways)• Develop the Old Loyola courtyards for formal gatherings and

special activities

• Improve and expand car parking areas• Continue to upgrade student toilet facilities (with the view of

relocating ‘E’ Block toilets)• Create a new College Board Room• Improve external night lighting on grounds• Explore the possibility of providing covered areas for movement

between buildings

Goal 5Improve garden areas using horticultural techniques


• Encourage student interest in horticulture• Construct a hothouse area• Provide appropriate gardening equipment

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As a College in the Ignatian tradition, we seek the Magis.

The Magis (literally ‘more’) is an important aspect of IgnatianSpirituality. It means striving for all that makes the Kingdom of Godfully alive in oneself, others and the community.

The goals of this Strategic Plan recognize the dignity and importanceof all members of the College community living and developing in away that seeks the Magis.

This document is the second five-year Strategic Plan for LoyolaCollege.

The purpose of strategic planning for the College is to ensure thatpriority and long term planning takes place to provide for the ongoingfuture development of the College as a quality Catholic educationalinstitution in the North East region of Melbourne.

Loyola College has established itself as an important place oflearning since it opened in 1980 and there have been manydevelopments over the years. It is essential that we continue to planfor the future to ensure that the College maintains the highlypositive reputation it has developed through the attainment ofongoing goals which will support the highest quality educationaloutcomes for our students.

The objectives of the College Strategic plan are to:

• Implement our College Vision and Mission statement• Inform the College community of our future directions and

goals• Plan for the ongoing improvement and development of

facilities to support the educational process• Ensure that teaching and learning reflect a contemporary,

integrated and relevant curriculum• Develop and strengthen our relationships as a College

community both spiritually and socially• Prepare our students to meet the challenges of life in 21st

century• Form the basis for the development of a new College Master

Plan

This Strategic Plan was developed in consultation with variousCollege groups including staff, students, parents, College Board,Canonical Administrators and past students. Responses from all thesegroups were taken into account in the final document.

It should be noted that the goals presented in each Focus Area arenot in any order of priority.


• Invite and encourage parents/guardians to attend year level student social functions

• Explore the possibility for year level specific social gatherings for parents/guardians

Goal 2Continue to explore ways of acknowledging parents/guardians orfriends of the College who make a significant contribution to the lifeof the College


• Give acknowledgement to parents who make a significant contribution to the College

• Introduce an annual Parent/ Friend of the College award

Goal 3Increase collaboration with the parent community


• Increase awareness and involvement of all parent groups within the College

• Regularly inform the College community of how parents/guardians are involved in various College committees

• Encourage parent groups to promote their group in the newsletter and on the College website

FOCUS AREA - College Grounds and Environment

Loyola College is committed to providing a welcoming, inviting,comfortable and safe environment for students, staff, parents andthe community. This will be achieved by the continuingdevelopment, maintenance and care of the College grounds,buildings and facilities.

Goal 1Upgrade and add to the current sporting facilities


• Investigate provision of an artificial turf soccer/hockey field, one or more covered netball/basketball courts and a hockey practice area

Goal 2Focus on environmental improvements and preserve ‘protected’ trees


• Install water tanks in catchment areas (near major buildings), with a view of pumping water to needed parts of the grounds(sporting fields and planted areas)

• Preserve protected trees • Establish a maintain a tree register• Establish a produce garden maintained by students • Establish composting/worm farms to encourage recycling


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Goal 3Continue to investigate ways of acknowledging staff who make asignificant contribution to the life of the College


• Acknowledge staff who make a significant contribution • Introduce an annual staff award

Goal 4 Promote leadership development of staff


• Offer an in-house Staff Leadership Program for aspiring leadersand for those in leadership

• Encourage leadership opportunities for current and aspiring leaders

Goal 5 Continue to foster a stronger sense of community amongst staff


• Encourage all staff to gather in the main Staff Lounge during break times as regularly as possible

• Provide social opportunities for staff to interact throughout theyear

• Investigate possible relocation of staff lounge to improve the gathering space

Goal 6Continue to develop ways of enhancing the pastoral care of staff


• Provide ongoing support to the Staff Wellbeing Committee• Clarify awareness of support for staff (e.g. Access Program)

FOCUS AREA - Parents

As a Catholic community in the Ignatian tradition, Loyola Collegeseeks to provide an education that ensures that each studentachieves his or her unique potential. The College recognises that thesupport of parents as partners is essential in achieving our Collegevision. Loyola College wishes to provide more opportunities for ourparents to feel welcome and to work together in a collaborativeenvironment so that we can develop young people committed to thevalues of Jesus Christ.

Goal 1Encourage parents/guardians to make social connections with otherparents/guardians


Loyola College is a co-educational Catholic secondary college servingthe needs of students in the north eastern suburbs of Melbourne. In2009 the College will have an enrolment of approximately 1000students and 115 staff including teaching, administration, library,grounds, maintenance and general support staff.

The College draws the majority of its students from the Catholic feederschools of St Damian’s, Bundoora; Sacred Heart, Diamond Creek; OurLady of the Way, Kingsbury; St Francis of Assisi, Mill Park; St Martin ofTours, Rosanna/Macleod; St Mary’s, Greensborough and St Thomas theApostle, Greensborough North. The College also draws students fromother areas, as it is the only Catholic co-educational option forfamilies living in proximity to the Hurstbridge train line and theBundoora tram line.

The College was established in 1980 on land adjacent to the formerJesuit seminary known as Loyola. The College is a member of theIgnatian Network of schools and strongly promotes the Ignatiancharism honouring St Ignatius Loyola as its patron.

A consistent pattern of enrolments has been established over anumber of years with some fluctuation in enrolments noted in the lastthree years. With the appointment of a new Principal in 2008, achange in marketing strategy has resulted in a significant increase indemand for places at the College. This has confirmed the ongoingstrong community support and interest in the College. This growingdemand, particularly for places at Year 7, has been brought to the

attention of the Catholic Education Office and Loyola Collegeauthorities.

The College is located on a 10.9 hectare (27 acres) site in Watsonia. Ofparticular note is the acquisition in 2002 of the former Jesuit Seminarybuilding (built in 1934) and the Chapel of the Irish Martyrs, a smallcountry church moved to the school site from Arthur’s Creek in 1990.

The College has achieved gender balance across year levels. Studentsattending the College come from a variety of cultural backgrounds.There are a small number of students who come from families of non-English speaking backgrounds.

There has been ongoing refurbishment of buildings and developmentof grounds over a number of years. This has improved the facilities formembers of the College community so as to enhance the quality ofteaching and learning.

Families who send their children to the College are generally in stablefinancial positions. However, there are some families from variedsocio-economic backgrounds. The College has recently made astronger commitment to assisting families who may struggle to meetthe financial obligations of a Catholic Education. There is a fair andequitable process whereby individual fee payment arrangements aremade.

The College is conducted on formal lines with a well-structured anddeveloped curriculum and co-curricular program, effective welfare anddiscipline procedures and a strong emphasis on the nurturing ofGospel values and the importance of belonging to the Collegecommunity.


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Loyola College is situated on one campus at 325 Grimshaw Street,Watsonia. The campus is set on 10.9 hectare (27 acres) and was theoriginal site of the Jesuit Retreat House and Novitiate. From 1980 to2002 the College was situated on the east side of the campuscomprising of five main buildings built between the early 1980s andlate 1990s.

In 2002 Loyola College purchased the former Jesuit Retreat Houseand Novitiate, currently referred to as the ‘Old Loyola’ building. Thisis situated on the west side of the campus. The ‘Old Loyola’ buildinghas a Heritage listing that gives the College a distinct character. Since2002 it has undertaken refurbishments to provide larger classroomsand offices. In 2006 the south wing was completely refurbished tohouse the new Hospitality/Food Technology learning centre andcanteen which opened at the start of 2007.

FACILITIES:OOlldd LLooyyoollaa ((bbuuiilltt 11993344))

• St. Ignatius’ Chapel• General and student receptions• Administrative hub of the school• Meeting Rooms• Staff Lounge• General Classrooms• Function Room, Student Restaurant and Hospitality Centre• Canteen

CChhaappeell ooff tthhee IIrriisshh MMaarrttyyrrss ((bbuuiilltt iinn 11992299))This chapel (donated by the Parish of Sacred Heart Diamond Creek)was transported from Arthur’s Creek in 1990 and is situated on theSouth East side of the campus. It is used for Community and classMasses. It also has a landscaped memorial garden.

OOtthheerr PPrrooppeerrttiieessInternational House located on College GroundsManresa Cottage located on College GroundsHouse at 33 McKellar StreetHouse at 37 McKellar StreetCastlereagh Land

LLiibbrraarryy//RReessoouurrccee CCeennttrree The library was built in 2006 (and opened at the start of 2007) withthe complete refurbishment of ‘L’ Block. It is intended as a place forresearch, quiet study and recreational reading. Photocopying andprinting facilities are available. It also houses a well-equipped FirstAid and Audio Visual area. It provides four classroom areas:

• Research laboratory with 28 computers• Research classroom space with 20 computers• Multi-media room• General reading/classroom

TTeecchhnnoollooggyy• Woodwork classroom• Textiles classroom• Food Technology (practical and theory rooms)

Goal 4Promote participation in physical activity so as to improve the healthand wellbeing of our students


• Develop an integrated approach to Physical Education in orderto improve student fitness

• Review content of the sport recreation program offered as an alternative to students not selected for ACS teams

• Review sports offerings to include more non contact sports• Consider National Guideline Recommendations for

participation in physical activity

Goal 5Further develop the House leadership roles for Students in Years 7-11


• Develop more leadership opportunities for students within Houses

• Provide more students with leadership experience

FOCUS AREA - StaffThe staff at Loyola are a vital link in our community. They provide andenhance the contemporary teaching and learning environment for ourstudents. All staff strive to be positive Christian role models for ourstudents by promoting the values of Jesus Christ through a specificfocus on justice, mercy and faith. Loyola recognises this significanceby providing ongoing opportunities for staff development.

Goal 1Promote and encourage within staff a deeper understanding of theIgnatian tradition


• Provide professional learning to staff specific to St Ignatius andthe Ignatian tradition

• Support staff in gaining an increased awareness and understanding of the Ignatian tradition and relevance in today’s society

• Provide support for staff in order to integrate the Ignatian methodology of teaching into classroom practice

Goal 2 Provide a training and mentoring program for Sports Coaches


• Engage qualified coaches as mentors for team coaches• Encourage and give opportunity for coaches to access training

and formal qualifications


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• Consider timetable options to support delivery of programs• Expand VCAL program to include Literacy and Numeracy modules• Investigate the possibility of staff being able to access industry

experience• Investigate Teacher exchange with TAFE/VETIS• Integrate a careers program into the academic or pastoral

program

FOCUS AREA: Students

The Loyola College community strives to develop compassionate,accepting and empathetic students. We encourage positive, fair andcaring relationships amongst all community members, so that theyoung people entrusted to our care grow into responsible citizenswithin the wider community. Within the context of the College Visionand Mission Statement we recognise the importance of the spiritual,pastoral, intellectual, social, physical and emotional development ofour students. We provide an environment that challenges and shapespersonal development and encourages students to make discerningdecisions about self and others.

Goal 1Promote greater school spirit amongst the students


• Develop a program that specifically focuses on school spirit• Introduce regular school spirit awards for each House

• Award an annual House Spirit Shield• Develop a College song/chant for sporting activities• Review College Hymn

Goal 2 Provide opportunities for Year 12 students to develop a moresignificant profile within the College


• Investigate alternative suitable locations for a Year 12 CommonRoom so as to provide a more suitable indoor space to gather during break times

• Encourage Year 12 students to be more proactive in promotingCollege life and expectations

• Explore opportunities for Year 12 students to demonstrate greater leadership in Mentor groups

Goal 3Ensure student balance between the academic program and the cocurricular program


• Monitor student involvement in the co curricular program• Provide advice to students on how to balance co curricular

involvement with academic studies

VViissuuaall AArrttss• Art classroom (with 2 Macintosh computers)• Visual Communication classroom (with 12 Macintosh

computers)• Media classroom (with 16 Macintosh computers)• Studio Arts classroom (with 14 Macintosh computers)• Dark Room

IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn TTeecchhnnoollooggyy• 6 Computer laboratories

PPeerrffoorrmmiinngg AArrttss• Drama room with stage• Dance room• Music room (for band playing and rehearsals)• 6 Music learning and instrumental tutorial rooms• Music general classroom and music laboratory

SScciieennccee• 5 Science laboratories with resources for Chemistry, Biology

and Physics• 2 Preparation areas

HHeeaalltthh && PPhhyyssiiccaall EEdduuccaattiioonnThe Performing Arts Centre/Sports Hall is used for Health & PhysicalEducation as well as assemblies and meetings/presentations for largegatherings. Additional facilities include:

• Weights room• General Health/PE classroom

• Football Oval• Soccer Field• Long jump area• 5 Cricket nets (which doubles up as a general Health/PE area)• 2 Basketball/Netball courts• 4 Tennis courts (which can double up as netball courts)

LLOOTTEE• LOTE laboratory• LOTE classrooms (with computers)• Resource and orals room

GGeenneerraall PPuurrppoossee LLeeaarrnniinngg AArreeaass• 37 Classrooms (12 currently with interactive whiteboards)• Student Services Area• Staff offices• Special Education Services• Careers display and advice area• Counselling services

PPrraayyeerr LLaabbyyrriinntthhA Prayer Labyrinth, constructed in 2008, is located on the eastern sideof Q Block and provides a welcoming open air space for prayer andreflection.


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KEY PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:

SScciieennccee FFaaccuullttyyRefurbishment of four Science laboratories has begun in ‘B’ Block.The two existing upstairs laboratories will be re-located downstairs,and will make way for new Maths classrooms. Preparation areas andstaff offices will also be refurbished.

SStt.. IIggnnaattiiuuss’’ CChhaappeellThe chapel (situated in the Old Loyola building) will undertake majorrefurbishment to include:

• Sanctuary improvements including the re-establishment of theoriginal painting ‘Queen of the Society’, installation of the altarfrom St Ignatius’ College, Riverview, installation of original tabernacle, new altar for Eucharistic celebration and new lectern

• New Pews and Presidential Chair• Renovations to Stations of the Cross• Holy Water Font• Re-painting of walls and ceilings• Upgrade to heating and lighting• Upgrading of side chapels

PPeerrffoorrmmiinngg AArrttss CCeennttrree//SSppoorrtt HHaallllAn extension to this hall will provide:

• A permanent stage area for Performing Arts and House performances (music and drama)

• Large meeting and gathering area for presentations and specialfunctions

• Mezzanine seating/viewing area.

Goal 11 NumeracyIntroduce and implement a whole school numeracy approach andimprove numeracy practices and standards within the College


• Develop and implement a College Numeracy Policy• Provide ongoing support of staff to assist a consistent

application in classrooms

Goal 12Create appropriate avenues for library staff to have a greater anddeeper involvement in the College curriculum


• Review current staffing of the library• Encourage discussion to take place between Library and

curriculum areas to investigate and identify the type of additional services that could be provided

Goal 13 PathwaysDevelop and implement a Careers Education Program for the students


• Explore options for embedding the career education program across Years 7-10

• Train staff to deliver career education• Establish links with local community resources and agencies to

assist with and support career education provision in the College

• Increase student awareness and knowledge of workplaces, industries, further education and training by conducting incursions and excursions

• Build the personal career exploration, planning and management skills of students by establishing a culture and mechanism by which students establish, update and maintain career pathway planning records.

• Conduct career orientated events with Year 11 and 12 studentsthat provide knowledge and develop skills to enable them to become independent and confident managers of their personalcareer development

Goal 14 PathwaysProvide additional curriculum pathways that meet the vocationalneeds of students


• Offer a wider range of VCAL/VET programs to students• Investigate an alternative pathway program for year 10

students• Consider the College joining a Local Learning and Employment

Network (LLEN) cluster


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• Investigate the use of upstairs B Block as an effective teachingand learning space

• Investigate the possibility of adding to the current sporting facilities to include, a hockey field, increased number of basketball/netball courts, artificial turf soccer field and an outside covered area for sport.

• Investigate a new area for a kiln and art storage

Goal 7 Improve facilities to enhance the administration of Sport in the College


• Investigate options for the relocation of the Sports Office to provide for two offices, storage area and change rooms

Goal 8 ICT Investigate the redevelopment of the College internet network intoan effective system that has sufficient capacity for simultaneous useby staff and students across the College


• Install a wireless system where possible

Goal 9 ICTPromote and develop the use of ICT in the curriculum


• Encourage all staff to participate in the staff laptop program

• Provide the classroom infrastructure to accommodate and facilitate the use of ICT in teaching and learning

• Review staff ICT skills and provide ongoing software training and ICT professional learning for staff

• Develop use of a school intranet for curriculum planning and implementation

• Introduce ICT learning outcomes at Years 7 and 8 to be sharedacross faculties

• Further develop ICT learning outcomes in Year 9 and 10• Encourage staff and students to use ICT as a support for their

teaching and learning• Consider the possibility of the students making use of

contemporary portable technology on excursions and/or in other activities

Goal 10 Literacy Introduce and implement a whole school literacy approach andimprove literacy practices and standards within the College


• Develop and implement a College Literacy Policy• Provide ongoing support of staff to assist a consistent

application in classrooms• Encourage students to engage in reading by creating a

comfortable, appealing reading area in the library in which students can spend some recreational time reading novels/magazines/graphic novels.


FOCUS AREA - Whole College

Our College Vision and Mission Statement commits to a welcomingand collaborative environment committed to Justice and Mercy andFaith. This focus area aims to improve effective communicationacross the College, broaden our students’ understanding of theinherited history and important legacy left by those who have walkedin their footsteps previously and establish stronger links with thewider Church community. This focus area also encourages us tobroaden our students’ knowledge and experiences of others in thewider world in which they will play an active part. In this way ourstudents will be well prepared as global citizens for life in the 21stcentury.

Goal 1To improve administrative systems, processes and practices


• Evaluate and implement a Student Administration and Financial System with the view of having a common integrateddatabase

• Reduce operational costs through efficiency savings across all areas, in order to provide affordable fees for families

Goal 2Improve the ICT infrastructure for the whole College


• Upgrade and expand servers, switches and network connections• Provide a secure environment with effective anti-virus, firewall

protection and separate administration/curriculum networks • Provide wireless technology where cabling and network access

is not permanently required

Goal 3Improve communication and collaboration within Loyola and thewider community


• Re-develop the Loyola Website with the intention of making itmore informative and interactive

• Provide an on-line portal to staff, students, and parents in orderto provide information electronically, and allow interaction in aresponsive and productive manner


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Goal 4Strengthen student links between Parish and the College


• Consider encouraging some students to complete community service with agencies in their own parish boundaries

• Consider the introduction of a Youth Ministry Course which makes links with Parish activities

Goal 5Investigate the transport needs of the College


• Investigate the possibility of purchasing school buses to be used across the College in order to reduce transport costs

• Investigate provision of additional buses to and from the College so that all students can access this mode of transport

• Survey students who will potentially use new bus transport• Gain commitment from families to pay for the service• Engage the services of a bus company to provide the service

Goal 6Recognise the important heritage and history of the College


• Investigate the establishment of a College Heritage Centre to display the history of the College

• Establish a suitable area for College Archives• Establish school programs that incorporate the use of College

Archives to encourage student interest in the college traditionsand history

• Enhance links with the Loyola Ex Students Association

Goal 7 Promote the development of Intercultural Literacy amongst staff andstudents


• Conduct an audit of the extent to which Intercultural literacy is currently being addressed across the College

• Promote the development of Indigenous Perspectives programswithin the College

• Develop and showcase activities which recognise and promoteacceptance of the diverse cultural heritage of our students andtheir families

• Ensure that the curriculum addresses issues related to culturaldiversity in Australia and the global community

• Encourage interaction between young people of different languages, cultures and faith traditions

• Encourage teachers to further develop their understanding of VCAA standards by becoming Year 12 subject examination assessors

• Encourage staff to teach at a variety of levels to gain experience

• Promote and encourage professional learning for teaching staffto identify, recognise, support and teach students with giftedness

Goal 4 Teaching and LearningDevelop a consistent approach to assessment and reporting


• Review present assessment and reporting to ensure a whole school consistent approach

• Review the use of VELS assessment and reporting • Develop a consistent whole school approach to assessment • Design student reports to be more accessible to parents• Review reporting and assessment for students with specific

learning needs

Goal 5 Teaching and LearningEnsure that the Curriculum is addressing State and NationalCurriculum Guidelines in an effective way


• Consider options which will allow staff to develop integrated programs which maximise student potential

• Conduct specific curriculum audits to ensure sequential learning

• Provide more opportunities for students to develop independentlearning

• Provide more opportunities for students to develop skills working collaboratively

Goal 6 Learning SpacesCreate more interactive and engaging learning spaces thatincorporate contemporary technology to best prepare our studentsfor life beyond school


• Build a Performing Arts Centre to include a 500 seat theatre, with possible classrooms for Dance and Music

• Build extensions to the PAC so that it can be used for a widerrange of activities for curriculum, co curriculum, House and formal College assemblies

• Investigate the possibility of creating faculty-specific rooms and storage areas in all parts of the College relevant to the yearlevels in the area

• Redevelop teaching rooms in Flynn and Chisholm House areasto be more suitable and flexible as learning spaces for classes of 25-27 students

• Provide a proper display/foyer area for Flynn House• Phase in the installation of interactive whiteboards and multi

media equipment in each classroom to allow learning spaces toaccommodate a range of teaching and learning styles

• Investigate provision of learning/teaching areas for the specificuse of PE/Health


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Goal 1 Teaching and LearningContinue to develop teaching and learning practices that reflect acontemporary, integrated and relevant curriculum that promotesflexibility and depth of learning


• Consider expansion of curriculum offerings• Consider expansion of accelerated or enhancement program

offerings in Years 7-9• Establish a Personal Development program for all students that

is year level specific• Develop a library website/portal, which serves to support

student skills in accessing information and interacting with a global community.

• Review curriculum at Years 7 – 10• Investigate a contemporary curriculum for Year 9 students

based on current educational trends using research data to fulfil their needs

• Review the subject selection process• Investigate the introduction of interdisciplinary units at Years 7-9• Incorporate teaching and assessment strategies that allow for

differential learning

Goal 2 Teaching and LearningContinue to establish practices that develop a culture of pursuingacademic excellence


• Promote and encourage students to apply for the accelerated studies program

• Promote University enhancement studies• Promote the Merit Achievement Awards• Encourage students to develop personal responsibility for their

learning• Review the whole school approach to late submission of work• Introduce a homework club for middle school students (Years 7-9)• Refine the current Academic Review process • Encourage student leaders to promote academic excellence and

endeavour in classroom and public forums

Goal 3 Teaching and LearningContinue to promote quality learning and teaching


• Strengthen teacher understanding and practice of pedagogy toenhance student learning through professional learning

• Adopt a whole school approach to professional learning, identifying a yearly focus

• Promote a culture of shared informed practice• Promote shared classroom and team teaching approaches• Use external and internal data to assist in developing student

and subject outcomes for the following year

Goal 8Develop ways of implementing practices of environmentalsustainability


• Develop ways of reducing the Carbon Footprint of the College• Encourage recycling to include composting, worm farms• Develop ways of harvesting water to maintain grounds and

gardens• Investigate improved energy efficiency options• Investigate ways to reduce paper usage• Consider ways of providing a ‘sustainability’ focus within the

College

FOCUS AREA – Religious Life of the CollegeReligious Education is at the centre of all programs of the College.Hence College practices and policies enhance the development of aGospel value based community that actively and unambiguouslypromotes the Catholic faith through curriculum, liturgy, sacraments,symbolism and care for the marginalized by engaging with the localand wider community.

Goal 1:Develop in our community, a knowledge and love of the Catholic faiththrough the Ignatian tradition


• Review induction programs for staff and new students

• Establish a sacramental program for students who have not received the sacraments

• Further develop the Ignatian ethos through symbols, story, liturgy, curriculum and service programs

• Provide professional development in Ignatian spirituality• Further develop links with Jesuit and Ignatian organisations• Review VCE Religious Education course offerings

Goal 2Continue and improve social justice awareness from Year 7


• Ensure a focus at each year level• Engage Year 7 students in charitable works projects• Expose students where practical and appropriate to the reality

of poverty both locally and globally• Investigate the possibility of student participation in volunteer

programs in Australia or overseas

Goal 3Consider each House fundraising for only one charity each year topromote raising more funds and developing ongoing relationshipsbetween respective Houses and Charities


• Focus on House charities relevant to their patron saint or Housemotto


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• Make the main focus of fundraising on St Ignatius day• Encourage students to become involved in ideas about

fundraising• Provide a Guest speaker at House assembly from each

respective charity• Review current College Charitable Appeals Policy

Goal 4Offer non catholic families information on Religious Educationoffered in the College.


• Offer Religious Education specific information evenings for noncatholic families

• Offer opportunities for these families to meet the College Chaplain and Parish Priests

• Provide links with parish based government school apostolate• Provide an information brochure on the Catholic faith

Goal 5Improve the Prayer life of the College


• Review the Mentor Masses and how students are prepared forthese

• Introduce other forms of prayer to enrich student experience• Increase the involvement of the Canonical Administrators to

assist with the faith development of staff and students

FOCUS AREA - Pastoral Care

The Pastoral Care program at Loyola College is an essential anddynamic component of the College experience. Our College Visionand Mission Statement commits our staff and students to participatein a community where Justice and Mercy and Faith are paramount.The Restorative Justice philosophy underpins the Pastoral Careprograms, which ensure all members benefit from their involvementwith the College. We seek to celebrate and affirm the giftednesswithin each person and recognise the importance of developingongoing links with past, present and future members of the Collegecommunity.

Goal 1Develop and strengthen our relationships as a College communityboth spiritually and socially


• Provide opportunities for greater cross age interaction in the form of whole House activities and mentor competitions

• Develop a structured Peer Support Program within the House System

• Increase the use of restorative practices including circle time indealing with student issues

• Create the possibility of students gathering socially for year level functions

• Provide professional learning for Mentor teachers in how to develop and conduct a vertical Mentor program

Goal 2 Promote Restorative Practices amongst the student body


• Provide a training program for student leaders• Establish student focus groups with the Director of Students

and Student Counsellor• Encourage student leaders to act as mediators in low level

incidents• Investigate curriculum focus for restorative practices

Goal 3Implement both House and Year Level Pastoral Care programs


• Consult with stakeholders concerning distinct goals for Houseand Year level pastoral care

• Form working parties to develop the distinct programs • Provide time release for the parties to plan, workshop, seek

professional development and finally document the programs • Provide training for all staff to be involved in the programs • Continue training in Restorative Practices to ensure a

consistent approach to welfare and discipline

Goal 4Increase provision of student counselling services


• Provide increased time for student counselling• Improve layout of counselling area in the College

FOCUS AREA - Curriculum

At Loyola, we are committed to providing a broad range ofopportunities that allows our students to develop life longconnections with their learning. We foster the development of thewhole person and encourage our students to achieve their fullpotential. Through a contemporary and engaging curriculum, we aimto prepare our students to be able to make a positive and valuablecontribution to the wider community. We will continue to strive foracademic excellence by encouraging staff to implement informedteaching practices to enhance their teaching and student learning.We are determined to continue to create learning spaces that utilisetechnology and contemporary practices to enable our students toprepare well for their future.
