Assessment and Reporting

Assessment and reporting are vital aspects of your child's education, providing insights into their progress and areas for growth. 

Developmental Rubrics

At Bemin Secondary College, we use developmental rubrics to provide targeted, specific and goal-orientated feedback for our students in their Common Assessment Tasks (CATs) and behaviours (e.g. in our progress reports). 

These are research and evidence-based assessment practices and have been continually developed with the support of our Teaching and Learning team, led by Assistant Principal Sandale Ambegoda, and the Assessment Research Centre (ARC) at the University of Melbourne. 

This is further supported by a number of our staff who have completed post-graduate degrees with the University of Melbourne as well, in the areas of instructional leadership, curriculum and pedagogy, and educational leadership.

This form of assessment and feedback looks a lot different from what we may have received when we were in school, namely that the focus is on the strategies for learning growth, not a percentage score. However, for the purposes of reporting, a score will appear, which may not reflect the report itself based on our prior experiences.

Essentially, the rubrics are designed in such a way that for each 'level', the skills and behaviours needed to achieve that level are clearly outlined. They also encourage future learning - for example, a student who has achieved the 'whole' rubric would have benefited from a more challenging assessment task. The rubrics are designed to have most students sitting around the 40-60% range, to properly 'diagnose' what they can do, and where they need to go next.

Parent Teacher Interviews: Term 2, 2024

It was fantastic to see many families come into the VCE Study / Library Centre at the Morris Rd Campus for our inaugural Parent Teacher Interviews earlier this term. 

These invaluable sessions provided a platform for open communication and collaboration between parents, teachers, and students, fostering a supportive partnership in our students' educational journey.

For teachers, these interviews offered a valuable opportunity to gain valuable insights from parents, enabling them to tailor their approach to better meet the needs of their students. By working together, we can ensure that every student receives the support and guidance they need to thrive academically and personally.

As always, if you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers or the relevant sub-school leadership team.

Semester Reports: Semester 1, 2024

Semester reporting is a vital aspect of our educational process, providing you with comprehensive insights into your child's academic progress and overall development. These reports are designed to highlight your child's achievements, areas of improvement, and areas where additional support may be beneficial.

In line with the guidelines set by the Victorian Department of Education, Bemin Secondary College will provide semester reports to ensure that you are well-informed about your child's progress. These reports will be distributed at the end of Semester 1 via Compass (and again at the end of Semester 2), giving you a comprehensive overview of your child's performance in various subject areas, as well as their social and emotional growth.

We believe that open communication between home and school is essential for student success, and we encourage you to review your child's semester reports carefully. Should you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teachers or the relevant sub-school team.

Kind regards,

Anthony Asta

Assistant Principal - College Innovations and Organisation