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 * PYP Committee**
 * Members:** Glenn, Mandala, Tracy G, Tracy D, Lorissa, Trish, Aaron


 * Statement of Purpose:**

The team will work together to facilitate the effective implementation of the PYP at ENS. In collaboration with the PYP Coordinator, the team will identify areas in need of development and combine ideas, resources and experiences to develop areas within the school


 * Overview of Objectives:**

- Help to break down the IB Standards and Practices documents - Assist with the Self-study - Organize with authorized schools for visits - Develop ideas for things that we can implement (eg. Action, International Mindedness) - Organize for teachers to model lessons for new/existing staff - Assist in developing PYP-related PD sessions - Develop planning documents and process to facilitate effective implementation

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 * ICT Committee**
 * Members:** Nathanial, Glenn, Kate, Abdul Ala
 * Statement of Purpose:**

The ICT Team will work together to support teachers and students in integrating ICT within the Program of Inquiry. They will be responsible for developing curriculum documentation, conducting needs analysis surveys, planning for and facilitating differentiated Professional Development sessions for staff, developing the utilization of Web 2.0 tools, and communicating needs and/or concerns to Administration and the IT Tech staff.

- Establish a meeting schedule - Draft Role of ICT Team and Teacher competancy documents - Conduct a needs analysis survey (for teaching staff). use data to plan for PD sessions that will be conducted through 2011-2012 - Lead a staff meeting where we will roll out the new PC programs and software licences - Lead a staff PD session where teachers will identify/develop unit related ICT activities. team to take data generated and produce a scope and sequence document that will serve as part of our ICT written Curriculum (draft) - Serve as 'go to' people to provide support for teachers experienceing tec-related challenges - Develop and maintain web 2.0 based platforms aimed at improving communication within the school
 * Overview of objectives:**


 * ENS Teacher's Compentancy Policy**

Rationale: Teachers must be able to use ICT in classroom programs. Teachers must have the appropriate skills that will enable them to effectively use ICT to enhance teaching and learning

Process:


 * A Scope and Sequence of ICT skills based on applications and the way that ICT is integrated into Units of Inquiry will be developed for all grades
 * Teachers will assess the Scope and Sequence against their currently acquired ICT skills, and develop an Action Plan for the acquisition of further skills necessary to enable them to meet the demands of the Scope and Sequence
 * Goals set in the Action Plan will be monitored by those responsible for Teacher Appraisal
 * Teachers must plan for and include ICT integration in their weekly/quarterly/unit planning documentation
 * Teachers will be provided with annual professional development opportunities related to ICT


 * Conclusion:**

All teaching staff skilled in the delivery of ICTwill effectively use it to enhance teaching and learning

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 * Literacy Committee**
 * Objective / Purpose of the Literacy Committee:**
 * Be the literacy support group for the rest of the teaching staff
 * Offer model lessons for teachers to observe -
 * Conduct mini PD sessions regarding best practices in literacy
 * Assist staff in finding resources to support the literacy program

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 * Staff Welfare Committee**

The objective of the welfare committee is to...

//**To boost and maintain the physical and emotional wellbeing of the Primary School Staff.**//
The following goals were agreed upon by the members in order to try and acheive their purpose:
 * Goals:**

1. To put in place "fitness opportunities" on school premises 2. To creat a worker friendly, aesthetically pleasing environment 3. To meet at least twice a quarter 4. To provide general support for fellow staff members

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**Health and Safety Committee**

 * Members - Annie, Caron, Enca, Sana.**
 * Statement of Purpose:**
 * The Health and Safety Committee’s purpose is to ensure that risks to Staff and children’s health and safety from activities and the environment are minimal, and properly controlled. Furthermore, all persons not employed by the school should be able to visit without risk to their personal wellbeing. **
 * Goals: **
 * 1. To meet once a month. **
 * 2. To follow up on previous recommendations. **
 * 3. To continually assess health and safety within the school. **
 * 4. To update staff at regual intervals. **

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