Willowdale Christian School

Year 4 runs from September 2011 to August 2012. Please click here to view the entire plan.   

Projects in progress:  

Year 3 runs from September 2010 to August 2011. Please click here to view the entire plan.    

Year 3 Successes: 

• Communications plan created

• A thorough review completed of our extra curriculum program including the After School Care program 

• A comprehensive Facility Plan established

• Expanded transportation option through the addition of a southern school bus route

 Projects Underway for Year 4:    

• Review current enrichment activities and develop the philosophy and policy for an Enrichment program

• Create a technology plan for WCS which ensures purposeful integration of technology into the education program of the school

• To review Teacher compensation and benefits and align practices to the OCSTA grid effective 2011/2012

• To create an annual fundraising strategy for WCS

• To determine the proper tuition structure for current and future operations

• To determine the proper structure for current and future operations

Year 2 runs from April 2009 to August 2010. Please click here to view the entire plan. 

Year 2 Successes!

●   Marketing framework created

● All curriculum binders reviewed, revised, and ready to post on the school website

● A philosophy and policy created for Special Education Resource Program

● A Christian Identity statement established and approved

● A comprehensive facility plan detailing a list of maintenance and repair requirements including cost as well as a list of existing capital upgrades with priorities and cost.

Projects Underway for Year 3:

● Implement a new marketing strategy

● Review of the structure of the Board of Trustees and the different standing committees at WCS

● Review the policies of the Board of Trustees, defining the roles of each Board member, as well as updating the mandate, responsibilities, and structure of various committees

The following articles relate to specific themes and key result areas (KRA) found in the Strategic Plan.

Theme 1: Effective Governance

KRA # 1: Governance Model - click here to view the new Governance Model for WCS

Theme 3: Program Excellence

KRA # 1: Academic Program Improvement - click here to view the standardized framework for grade syllabi

Year 1 runs from April 2008 to August 2009. Please click here to view the entire plan.

Year 1 Successes!

· New governance model for the school

· Teachers developed syllabi for each course of study per grade

· Defined a clearly understood and articulated Christian identity

Projects Underway:

· Creating a marketing framework

· Determining the operating policies and procedures for the Board

· Articulating the roles and responsibilities of Board members

Updated Year 2 Key Result Areas:

· Resource Program

· Tuition Structure

· Budget Procedure

· Facilities Management Plan

· Committee Structure

In 2007, the Board of Directors at Willowdale Christian School decided to undertake the development of a strategic plan to proactively plan for the future of the school. The strategic planning process was facilitated by a professional planning consultant and included participation of parents, society members, board members, committee members, staff, administration and supporters.

After brainstorming seminars, a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis and a 2.5 day planning session in early 2008, WCS unveiled its new Strategic Plan to the school community in May 2008.

We are currently working on our Year 4 Operational Plan. Some of the highlights of this year's plan include reviewing our Enrichment Program, Facility Improvement, and School Advancement. 

Our school's Strategic Plan Coordinator is Mary Edward. 

Questions or comments for the Strategic Plan should be directed to Justin De Moor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .