Ashleigh Stanley

A strength in my professional practice is effectively supporting student wellbeing to enhance learning outcomes of students and developing links for pastoral care and curriculum to work harmoniously together. Through Catholic Education I strive to make a difference in the lives of young people, to guide students to find purpose and maximise their God-given talents, employing Catholic values, developing holistic students with a commitment to faith and social justice. I have always enjoyed working as a part of a team to achieve education goals for young students and improve quality teaching and learning. I have a positive outlook towards teaching and embrace extra-curricular activities to enhance school and community spirit and moral, with connection to the wider community.

Teacher

• Effective communication to engage students in quality teaching and learning
• Programming and creating and evaluating formal assessments
• Analysis of data to know students, how they learn and to plan for quality programming and assessment
• Networking with colleagues to engage in new and innovative teaching and learning strategies
• Providing feedback to students and parents/carers about student progress
• Utilising ICT to engage students and enhance achievement of learning outcomes
• Engaging in professional development to improve my professional practice
• Following school assessment procedures, including RoSA and HSC processes
• Effective implementation of PB4L and using a restorative approach to behaviour management




Pastoral Coordinator

• Leading a team of Year Coordinators
• Facilitating pastoral strategies for the wellbeing of students
• Initiating MSPEC and NCCD referrals
• Leading staff pastoral meetings/professional development
• Creating, implementing and evaluating IBSP and mental health school support plans
• Effective communication with students, staff, parents, outside agencies and Catholic Education Office staff
• Review and update pastoral care documents
• Oversee Student Leadership Team and Student Representative Council
• Creating and implementing PB4L into pastoral programs as a whole school approach




Leader of Wellbeing

• Supporting the wellbeing of students through PB4L
• Leading a team of teachers - learning mentors to support student growth and wellbeing
• Collecting data for NCCD
• Organisation and implementation of student pastoral programs, days and camps
• Creating, implementing and evaluating behaviour, mental health, school safety and attendance support plans
• Complete compliance for pastoral programs and events
• Create and upload newsletter items




PE and Sport Coordinator

• Organisation of sport and whole school sporting events
• Communication with external providers and facilities
• Supporting teachers with PE lessons and teaching and learning strategies
• Creating, implementing and evaluating PE programs in alignment with the UK National Curriculum
• Informing students and parents/carers about upcoming events and celebrating student success




Aboriginal Contact Person

• Complete cultural competence and ensure the school is meeting the outcomes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Policy
• Assist with NAIDOC preparations and performances, liaising with outside organisations and community members to ensure cultural sensitivity and appropriateness
• Ideas for financial grant to improve outcomes for students and liaising with community members for input
• Assistance with PLPs and contact person for Aboriginal families
• Organisation of student participation at AIME and communication with staff, students and parents/carers

Coaching

• Selecting, training and coaching a team of students for a variety of sports including - Touch Football, Oztag, Soccer, Netball, Hockey, Softball Athletics, Cross Country at a school diocesan and NSWCCC level. Offering opportunities to students to engage with sport within the school community and pathways to higher representation.

NAIDOC Celebrations

• Engaged with culturally appropriate groups and community members to contribute to vibrant assembly items including dance and videos. Celebrations were rich in culture and participation to acknowledge the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and were centred around the NAIDOC theme each year. They provided opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and community members to gather together with non-Indigenous students, families and teachers in celebration.

Social Justice

• Contributing to Social Justice events such as the Winter Sleep out, St Vincent De Paul JTCC Christmas Luncheon and hampers, Youth Ministry Events. Supporting these events allowed students the opportunity to grow in Faith and demonstrate our Marist values.

Pastoral Events

• Organisation of whole school events such as Harmony Day assemblies, R U Ok? Day, Clean Up Australia Day and year group pastoral days working towards pastoral themes such as "Stewardship and Developing God-given Talents" and "Being the Face of Christ for others - Inclusion and Empathy". Pastoral events offer opportunity for the school community to gather together and build relationships as well as demonstrate faith in action.