Meath Park School - Saskatchewan Rivers School Division No.119

Education Centre 

545 11th Street East • Prince Albert, SK • S6V 1B1 

Phone: (306) 764-1571 Fax: (306) 763-4460 

www.srsd119.ca 

Robert Bratvold, Director of Education 

Meath Park School 

2011-2012 Learning Improvement Plan 

School Address: 301 2 nd Street East, General Delivery 

Meath Park, SK S0J 1T0 

Telephone: 929-2131 

Fax: 929-2401 

Website: 

www.srsd119.ca/schools/meathpark.html 

Principal: 

Tom Hazzard 

Vice Principal: Jaret Nelson 

School Community Council Chair: Cathy Kosowan 

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Updated March 2012 

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Mission 

School Mission Statement 

Our mission is to empower students to positively influence their own life paths and the lives of others. We will accomplish 

this by providing students with engaging and challenging learning experiences. Additionally, we will support change, remain 

flexible, and respect each child’s individuality. Within a focused community of learners, our students will become responsible 

contributing members of their communities. 

Vision 

School Vision Statement 

We envision a respectful school community that demonstrates positive values, honours diversity, and embraces continuous 

learning. We will foster shared leadership and value accountability while providing a safe and caring learning environment. 

Motto 

Motivate, Prepare, Succeed 

Demographics 

School Enrolments and Configurations 

Meath Park School is a K-12 school that contains 321 students. Meath Park School contains no split grade classrooms. 

Enrollment per grade is as follows: 

K - 16 

Gr 1 - 17 

Gr 2 - 26 

Gr 3 - 22 

Gr 4 - 22 

Gr 5 - 25 

Gr 6 - 34 



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Gr 7 - 25 

Gr 8 - 30 

Gr 9 - 31 

Gr 10 - 25 

Gr 11 - 30 

Gr 12 - 18 

Student and School Demographics 

Meath Park School is a unique educational community that encompasses families and students from several surrounding 

communities. Meath Park School is located in the village of Meath Park which is approximately 25 minutes north east of 

Prince Albert. Meath Park School is comprised of students from the surrounding communities of Albertville, Paddockwood, 

Candle Lake, and Weirdale and the rural area of Garden River. 

There is equal representation of both male and female students in the school. There are varied levels of socio-economic 

status, as well as many religious and ethnic backgrounds. The school serves a very low population of First Nation and Metis 

students. There are approximately 15 students living in foster care that attend Meath Park School. 

Governance Structure 

School Community Council 

The School Community Council is made up of 9 members that include the principal, vice principal, staff rep, school 

counsellor, student rep and 4 parent members. Yearly, the SCC looks at the school's learning improvement plan and makes 

suggestions for improvements. The SCC is also involved in looking at school achievement by taking a close look at 

Provincial AFL data. The SCC helps communicate the plan to the community through a bulletin board in the school as well 

as a monthly school newsletter item. 

This year, the Meath Park School Community Council (SCC) is supporting the integration of technology within our school’s 

classrooms. They would like to purchase items for the school and classrooms that help teachers use technology to their 

advantage. The purchase of items such as SMART Boards, scanners, and document cameras are just some examples. 

They will do various fundraisers throughout the school year to help in supporting this goal. 

Communication Plan 

This Learning Improvement Plan will be shared with the Board of Education, school staff and the School Community 

Council. Copies are available from the school, the Education Centre and online at 

www.srsd119.ca/continuousimprovement.html. 



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Commitments 

We are dedicated to honouring life-long learning. We will encourage students to approach the future with confidence, 

independence, and self-awareness. We will model consistency, responsibility, respect, and empathy. As a team, we will 

work collaboratively to create the best possible learning environment that supports student well-being and learning success. 

Programs and Services 

Overview of Curricular Courses and Programs 

The Early Literacy Project 

Teachers of students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 are involved in the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division Early Literacy 

Project. Teachers in this project concern themselves with three questions about student literacy: 

1. What do we want students to learn? 

2. How will we know when the students have learned it? 

3. What are the acceptable levels of mastery? 

Currently seventy-two teachers are involved in the project and they are supported by two (2) literacy coaches, an Integrated 

Learning Consultant and the school division’s team of Speech and Language Pathologists. 

Literacy in Action 

Grades 4 to 6 teachers are involved in the Literacy in Action Project. Teachers in this project learn about the new outcomes 

and indicators for English Language Arts as well as new technology standards. Additionally, teachers explore ways in which 

to support student learning through integrating technology and English Language Arts. 

Fine Arts 

Along with visual arts and drama, Meath Park School has an extensive band program involving students from Grades 6 to 

12. 

Math Technology Team 

Staff members on the Math Technology Team incorporate technology in the Grade 3 and 6 math program. 

Practical and Applied Arts 

High School students at Meath Park School may choose from a variety of Practical and Applied Arts courses. Depending on 

student interest, options include Home Economics, Food Design, Industrial Arts, Construction, Information Processing, 

Career and Work Exploration, and Land Systems. 

Our Caring and Respectful School Environment 

Character Education 

Meath Park School focuses on six virtues each school year. Kindergarten to Grade 6 students and staff will focus on the 

themes of honesty, self-worth and respect. Grade 7 to 12 students and staff will concentrate on integrity, leadership and 

respect. Visits by various speakers, events and activities will be planned by staff throughout the school year. 



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Use of Instructional Technology 

Meath Park School has a full time computer lab that consists of 30 desktop computers. As well, the school has a bank of 15 

student laptops available for portable classroom use. Every classroom in the school is equipped with a SmartBoard and a 

soundfield system. 

Student Leadership Opportunities 

Our grade 6 students take part in a program called "Take The Lead". We then offer them opportunities to experience 

leadership roles. Our grade 7-8 students take part in a classroom leadership role at lunch time for our K-3 students. Meath 

Park School also has a very productive student leadership council that provides many experiences for students to enjoy 

throughout the year. 

Out-of-School Educational Experiences 

Every classroom teacher gives their students an out of school education experience throughout the school year. We also 

provide many career opportunities for our high school students. As well our K-6 students experience a yearly "wave pool" 

trip to Melfort Saskatchewan. 

Our school also has a TAG program (teen adventure group) that offers out of school experiences to our grade 8 and 9 

students. 

Extra-Curricular Programs 

Meath Park School offers a full range of extra-curricular athletic programs: 

Football (6 man); Volleyball; Basketball; Curling; Badminton; Track and Field. 

In addition to athletics, youth at Meath Park School are involved in the Student Leadership Council and Students Against 

Drinking and Driving. 

Supports for Learning 

Police Liaison Program 

The Smeaton Detachment of the RCMP provides an officer who visits the school periodically. This program allows the 

police and students to interact on a more informal basis. Additionally, Grade 6 students work with a constable on the 

D.A.R.E. Program on an annual basis. D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is an international program offered to 

youth by police forces across North America. 

Educational Support 

Students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 benefit from an Educational Support Program that provides assistance in meeting 

students’ academic and behavioural needs. 

Public Health Nurse 

Student and staff wellness is supported by a public health nurse who visits the school monthly. 



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Counseling 

Meath Park School has an in-school career/guidance counselor. Also, a counselor/outreach worker from the Prince Albert 

Parkland Health Region is available to support students, staff, parents and community members five days a week. 

Staff Learning Initiatives 

Every staff member in our building belongs to a professional learning community group. This group has built in planning 

time in every one of their schedules. The group meets once in a six day cycle for 30 minutes. The group must focus on 

creating an individual professional growth plan that contains a smart goal that is results based oriented and linked to the 

area of literacy or mathematics. The second focus of the group is to individually plan one unit of study using the UBD 

template. This will involve unpacking the curriculums outcomes and indicators. 

The K-12 staff is also involved in creating a school assessment policy. 

We also have staff taking part in many UBD sessions sponsored by the school division. 



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Higher Literacy and Achievement 

Literacy 

SMART Goals 

By June 2012, all grade 5 and grade 8 students will increase their expository writing performance with emphasis on the 

strand of organization and coherence. The number of grade 5 students performing at the adequate level on organization will 

increase from 72% to 82% while the number of grade 8 students will increase from 68% to 78% using the provincial writing 

assessment. 

Indicators 

2012 Provincial AFL Writing data 

Strategies 

Common writing rubrics 

Actions 

Staff will create a common writing rubric in their plc groups focusing on coherence and organization 

PLC groups writing analysis 

Actions 

K-12 PLC groups will spend time analyzing writing focusing on coherence and organization 



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Numeracy 

SMART Goals 

Gr 4-6 By June 2012, all students from grade four to six will increase their skills in the area of patterns and relations in 

mathematics. Using the SRSD common math assessment the total number of students in the green zone will increase to 

25%, the total number of students in the blue zone will increase to 60%, the total number of students in the yellow zone will 

decrease to 10% and the total number of students in the red zone will decrease to 5% 

Indicators 

461 Mathematics Common Assessment: Patterns and Relations: Grade 04 



Strategies 

Gr 4-6 Math PLC discussions 

Actions 

Analyze math data for strengths/weaknesses 

analyze the curriculum outcomes amongst their plc groups 

Checkpoints of the data along the way. 

Compare three years of data to see a common trend 

Gr 7-9 By June 2012, all students from grade seven to grade nine will increase their skills in the area of shape and space in 

mathematics. Using the SRSD common math assessment the total number of students in the green zone will increase to 

30%, the total number of students in the blue zone will increase to 40%, the total number of students in the yellow zone will 

decrease to 20% and the total number of students in the red zone will decrease to 10% 

Indicators 

473 Mathematics Common Assessment: Shape and Space: Grade 07 



Strategies 

Gr 7-9 Math PLC discussions 

Actions 

Analyze data for strengths and weaknesses 

Analyze the curriculum outcomes from one grade level to the next 

Compare three years of data to see a common trend within students 

Create checkpoints along the way 



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K- 3 - Kindergarten to grade three math. By June 2012, all students from kindergarten to grade three will increase their skills 

in the area of patterns and relations in mathematics. Using the SRSD common math assessment the total number of students 

in the green zone will increase to 65%, the total number of students in the blue zone will increase to 15%, the total number 

of students in the yellow zone will decrease to 5% and the total number of students in the red zone will decrease to 15% 

Indicators 




467 Mathematics Common Assessment: Patterns and Relations: Kindergarten 

Strategies 

K-3 math PLC discussions 

Actions 

Analyze curriculum outcomes within their grade configuration in their plc group 

Analyze strengths and weaknesses of current data 

Analyze three years of data to see common trends in gaps in learning 

Create a checkpoint along the way 



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SMART Goal 

Timeframe 

Long-term 

Medium-term 

Short-term 

Not Assigned 

Strategy Priority 

High 

Medium 

Low 

Not Assigned 

Action Status 

Draft 

In-Progress 

Cancelled 

Postponed 

Completed 

Indicator 

Progress 

On Target 

Warning 

Off Target 

Not Assigned 



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