High-Quality Teaching and Learning

Division Priorities	School Level Work Plan(s)	Tell Your Story	Most Responsible Person/People	Resources
Improving student outcomes	Address individual student needs, Apprenticeships, CWXE (career work exploration), Increase graduation rates, School messenger (attendance), parent communication through Edsby, RTI support for at risk students, access to online courses with support	All grade 12 students graduated with more than minimum requirements,	All staff	Edsby, School Messenger, Math screeners, EYE, F&P, Early Literacy Readiness, Ministry driven assessments, My Blueprint, Castles and Coltheart 3, UFLI, LeNs, Phonics Companion, MathUp,
Implementing the "Inspiring Success" Policy	Individual student celebrations, student of the month, assemblies, social media, newsletter, announcements, special presentations, offering a variety of extra curricular activities for all students,	Daily and monthly acknowledgement of student celebrations using various media,	All staff	Intercom, social media platforms, newsletters, Edsby, print, posters, culture room
Developing GSSD leaders	Professional Development, SRC to student development conference (CSLC), Junior SRC members (room reps), Horizon Student Leadership Conference for younger high school students.	Every member of the teaching staff will be participating in Professional Development, encouraging and promoting student leadership through various conferences and activities.	All staff	GSSD professional development fund, community of Norquay and surrounding areas.
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools	All staff will be familiar with GSSD board policies and follow the board policies.	Currently, all staff are becoming familiar with GSSD policies and keeping up to date on any changes.	All staff	GSSD policy and procedures.
Delivering high-quality teaching and learning resources	Every teaching staff member will attend some sort of PD throughout the school year. This will ensure that teachers are delivering high-quality methods of delivery and using up to date resources.	All staff participated in at least one PD. Some staff were fortunate to attend more than one PD opportunity.	All teaching staff.	Professional Development resources, GSSD PD portal, STF, and by associations.

Healthy, Sustainable Physical and Social Environments

Division Priorities	School Level Work Plan(s)	Tell Your Story	Most Responsible Person/People	Resources
Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff	Breakfast program, Fun Friends Program (Gr. 1,4,6), Staff Room Snacks, School Counsellor, ICW Worker, ISSL Worker, created a sensory room, provided hallway regulation activities, each staff was provided with First Aid/CPR training, EA support, NVCI Training for all staff, accessible lunches for in need students, Trauma Informed practices, Mindset and resiliency strategies being taught, communication with parents. The division provides relevant PD opportunities to all staff.	All Norquay students are offered breakfast everyday and lunch was provided to those students who were in need. All students have access to regulation equipment and spaces as needed. Counsellor/ICW/ISSL are easily accessed by all students.	Staff of Norquay School, School Counsellor, Key Band, Division Personel	Good Spirit School Division, Key Band, ICW, ISSL, NVCI.
Offering safe and inviting facilities	Treaty 4 acknowledgement, 6 language Welcome signs, communication board, following OHC regulations, Treaty 4 flags in all classrooms, Social Media Engagement, Family/Parent engagement events, Oh Canada in two languages - recognizing Saulteaux language, SRC events, Yorkton Tribal Council	Inviting community groups/organizations to utilize Norquay School, Welcome Back BBQ, accessing community members for their expertise, Breakfast Program - Community Driven,	All Norquay Staff, SCC, Community members - Norquay, Key Band, surrounding area.	SCC, Breakfast Program, Social Media, Yorkton Tribal Council.
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion	GSA, Treaty 4 acknowledgement, Oh Canada in different languages, Truth and Reconciliation Speakers, Blanket Ceremony, Honour Walk, Aboriginal Coaching Workshop, Representation in text and resources, public displays - banners, blanket, Treaty 4 Flags, Student lead singing of Oh Canada.	GSA, Treaty 4 acknowledgement, Oh Canada in different languages, Truth and Reconciliation Speakers, Blanket Ceremony, Honour Walk, Aboriginal Coaching Workshop, Representation in text and resournces, public displays - banners, blanket, Every Child Matter walk, bannock making opportunities, tanning hides, ribbon skirts, beading, elders speaking to children, drumming, Treaty 4 Flags, Indigenous partners included in ceremonies/events. Student Lead Conferences were held at The Key First Nation ½ evenings for each term.	All Norquay Staff, students, stakeholders	Yorkton Tribal Council, Key Band, School Division

Effective Policies and Procedures

Division Priorities	School Level Work Plan(s)	Tell Your Story	Most Responsible Person/People	Resources
Upholding clear, high-quality Board of Education Policies	GSSD Board Policies will be reviewed at each regular board meeting. Updates and revisions will be tracked, and the newly revised policies will be communicated to the sector using the From the Board Report.	Norquay staff and students will abide by all GSSD policies and sign the code of conduct.	All staff of Norquay School.	GSSD policies, APs, and information in portal.
Focusing on educational approaches that prioritize student success	RTI Time, small group instruction, UFLI training, Trauma Informed approaches, Spark Reading - using data to personalize group instruction. Knowledgehook, Mathletics, Reflex, Mathology, Shifting the Balance F & P, Sask Math Assessments, Friends, Do More Math	All staff at Norquay School participated in professional development in blended learning and outcome based assessment. All grade 1, 4, 6 teachers all trained in Friends. Some staff have participated in Follow Their Voices which will be implemented begining the fall of 2025.	All staff members	UFLI, NVCI Training, Spark Reading, Knowledgehook, Shifting the Balance, F & P, Friends, and FTV.
Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community	Welcome back BBQ, Family Fun Nights, Trade Show, SRC NLC, Education Week, Christmas Concert/Supper, Breakfast Program, Athletics, Drama, Computer Club, Book Fair, Experiences Canada, Various Seasonal Activities, SRC held two dances, bingo night, perogy supper, utilizing community resources, Terry Fox Walk, Parent/Teacher interviews in Norquay and Key Reserve, Pre-k/K Parental Engagement Days, parent communication platforms (Edsby, SeeSaw, etc)	The current Norquay staff found creative ways to engage parents, community, and students to provide a wide variety of experiences inside and outside of the school.	Norquay Staff	Social Media, social platforms, staff meeting discussions, community members.

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Upholding clear, high-quality Board of Education Policies

GSSD Board Policies will be reviewed at each regular board meeting. Updates and revisions will be tracked, and the newly revised policies will be communicated to the sector using the From the Board Report.

Norquay staff and students will abide by all GSSD policies and sign the code of conduct.

All staff of Norquay School.

GSSD policies, APs, and information in portal.

Focusing on educational approaches that prioritize student success

RTI Time, small group instruction, UFLI training, Trauma Informed approaches, Spark Reading - using data to personalize group instruction. Knowledgehook, Mathletics, Reflex, Mathology, Shifting the Balance F & P, Sask Math Assessments, Friends, Do More Math

All staff at Norquay School participated in professional development in blended learning and outcome based assessment. All grade 1, 4, 6 teachers all trained in Friends. Some staff have participated in Follow Their Voices which will be implemented begining the fall of 2025.

All staff members

UFLI, NVCI Training, Spark Reading, Knowledgehook, Shifting the Balance, F & P, Friends, and FTV.

Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community

Welcome back BBQ, Family Fun Nights, Trade Show, SRC NLC, Education Week, Christmas Concert/Supper, Breakfast Program, Athletics, Drama, Computer Club, Book Fair, Experiences Canada, Various Seasonal Activities, SRC held two dances, bingo night, perogy supper, utilizing community resources, Terry Fox Walk, Parent/Teacher interviews in Norquay and Key Reserve, Pre-k/K Parental Engagement Days, parent communication platforms (Edsby, SeeSaw, etc)

The current Norquay staff found creative ways to engage parents, community, and students to provide a wide variety of experiences inside and outside of the school.

Norquay Staff

Social Media, social platforms, staff meeting discussions, community members.

Engagement of All Students, Families, and Communities

Division Priorities	School Level Work Plan(s)	Tell Your Story	Most Responsible Person/People	Resources
Fostering connections and supporting transitions	Family Fun nights are held once a month, Elementary transition meetings, Parent Teacher Interviews were student lead, Student of the Month and celebrations of learning and achievement were acknowledged each month, Community supper in conjunction with the Christmas concert, Education week activities, and social media platforms highlighting the achievements of our students.	Family Fun nights were held once a month, Elementary transition meetings, Parent Teacher Interviews t on Key First Nation are planned again for the next year, Student of the Month and celebrations of learning and achievement, Community supper in conjunction with the Christmas concert, Education week activities, and social media platforms highlighting the achievements of our students. We also held a welcome back to school BBQ in the fall open to the community, perogy supper, bingo, athletic events, and SRC held two dances where parents and community members chaperoned.	All staff.	Staff created materials, School Community Council.
Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community	Parent Teacher Interviews, Open House, Edsby, phone calls home when and where necessary, student choice in assigned work, welcome back BBQ, regular staff meetings (twice a month), active School Community Council, SRC, various surveys completed by students and families.	Parent Teacher Interviews, Open House, Edsby, phone calls home when and where necessary, student choice in assigned work, welcome back BBQ, regular staff meetings (twice a month), active School Community Council, SRC, social media platforms and various surveys completed by students and families. Engaged the students and the school community council on the parameters of the Norquay School Cell Phone Policy.	All Staff	Edsby, Facebook, Instagram.
Communicating openly and clearly	Regular staff meetings, Edsby, newsletters, SCC meetings, public signage, calendar of events, social media, Parent Teacher Interviews,	Regular staff meetings, Edsby, newsletters, SCC meetings, public signage, calendar of events, social media, Parent Teacher Interviews,	All Staff	Social Media, electronic sign, white board calendar,
Forming partnerships to support GSSD’s priority areas	Making meaningful connections with all applicable stakeholders, Work Experience and SYA opportunities, Indigenous Community Worker, Indigenous Student Success Lead, SCC, PTI's at Key First Nation, positive relations with many local businesses (ie. The Co - op, Robinson's, etc).	Making meaningful connections with all applicable stakeholders, Work Experience and SYA opportunities, Indigenous Community Worker, Indigenous Student Success Lead, SCC, PTI's at Key First Nation, positive relations with many local businesses (ie. The Co - op, Robinson's, etc).	All Staff	Social Media, Edsby, GSSD, community members, SCC

Motto	Students Come First
Mission	“Building Strong Foundations to Create Bright Futures”
Vision	“Learning Without Limits ... Achievement for All"
Values	Belonging, Diversity, Learning, Perseverance, Responsibility
Aspiration Statements	High Quality Teaching and Learning, Engagement of All Students, Families, and Communities, Effective Policy Healthy, Sustainable Physical and Social Environments

Mission	To provide a safe and caring learning environment which supports the successful development of all.
Vision	Creating a Culture of Kindness and Positive Energy

We Respect	Our classroom celebrates fairness, respect, and responsibility. We respect each other, our belongings, and values.
We are Responsible	Each of us is responsible for our actions. To get the best education possible we must be accountable for our actions.
We Learn	We are a classroom where we learn from each other. We are all learners and teachers; all our daily interactions are going to develop special life experiences.
We Nurture	We promote intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being within our classroom. The leaders of tomorrow are in our schools today!
We Belong	A sense of belonging is a team effort. Our classroom is a safe learning environment where we connect and learn from one another, regardless of who we are or where we come from.
We Persevere	Success today and tomorrow requires "grit".