From the Principal

Assessment and Reporting

This time in our school year is always a busy reporting period. 

Students have been working hard to show what they have learned throughout the semester. 

It should be noted that assessment and feedback of students work is ongoing throughout the semester as are goal setting opportunities and student reflection on their work.

The Common Grade Scale describes performance at each of five grade levels for your student up to this point in time. This may vary throughout their learning cycle.

A - The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes andskills and can apply these skills to new situations.

B - The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.

C - The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.

D - The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes andskills.

E - The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.

Please note a D in a child's learning, put simply, indicates that they required a teacher's assistance to commence and prompt them in their assessments.  An E in learning shares with parents that a teacher was required to work with them throughout their assessment task.

Many students also achieve significant growth in their learning.  This growth is also to be celebrated. Whilst a written report may not share this growth, discussions with your child's teacher about their progress is encouraged. Our students are wonderful learners and they have worked hard on their assessments.

School reports are a celebration of your child’s learning!