School Renewal Action Plan - St Thomas More College

Established networking relationship with Multicultural development association.
Involvement of Father Augustine and Father Peter at school and Year level Mass and retreats as a
spiritual leader and role model.
Developed a relationship with Griffith University International Office.
We have an association with Griffith University - Uni Reach Program. Dedicated schools program
aimed at wider participation of tertiary study.
Dedicated Indigenous liaison within the school.
Involvement in USQ dedicated Indigenous tertiary program.
In-service for staff on cultural diversity of International students on customs.
Integration of Mindmatters which is a whole school curriculum approach to understanding
diversity.
Staff members visited China to strengthen partnerships with agencies, schools and to meet parents
of present students to gain greater understanding of culture and the needs of students and
families.
Well established and positive relationships with current families of the College’s culturally and
linguistically diverse student body have been established.
Employment of a bilingual school officer (Chinese)
Hosted a contingent of teachers from Peoples Republic of China and Taiwan.
As part of our ANZAC service both the Australian National Anthem and New Zealand National
Anthem are used.
Incorporate welcome to country at assemblies and significant school events.
Incorporated multicultural food options at the tuckshop.
Strengths identified across Component
Integration of culturally diverse students within the
school Community
Opportunity for teachers to access Reading to
Learn course for developing skills in supporting
students with literacy needs particularly NESB
students.
Pastoral support offered to culturally diverse
students and their families.
Highlighted achievements and activities of
International students through the school
newsletter with a particular focus on connecting
with parents overseas.
Many aspects of the curriculum have a global focus
encompassing studies and understandings of
Development needed across Components
Greater development in working with families within
cultural context.
Continue to develop relationships with the local
community which is culturally diverse to support
cultural programs within the school.
To develop and expand the LOTE Program within the
school so students recognise the advantage of second
language learning.
To continue to develop our understanding at the staff
level of issues that may arise through cultural
misunderstanding.
To develop a program of overseas travel for students
so that their knowledge and understanding of
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