Assistant Principal's Page
Shannon Cain
STUDENT REPORTS
Student reports will be available to parents via the Compass portal from 5pm this Friday 26th June.
One of the Commonwealth Government requirements for reporting to parents and carers in Years 1 to 6 is to use grades A, B, C, D and E or an equivalent 5-point scale for each subject studied. The NSW Common Grade Scale can be used to meet this reporting requirement.
A to E grades are not required for reporting on student achievement in Early Stage 1.
Understanding the A–E Common Grade ScaleThe A–E scale describes how well students have achieved the standards expected by the end of each stage. In a standards-based system, a 'C' grade represents a 'Sound' understanding of the curriculum. It means your child has a solid grasp of the main content, has achieved an adequate level of competence in core skills and is exactly where they need to be. Sound or 'C' is a positive result indicating solid, on-track learning that provides a secure foundation for future academic growth. The official NESA Common Grade Scale definitions are detailed below:
| NESA Grade & Descriptor | NESA Definition | HINTS | |
| A | Outstanding | 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 and skills and can apply these skills to new situations. | Your child thoroughly understands the topics and can confidently use their skills to solve new, complex, or unfamiliar problems independently. |
| B | High | 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. | Your child has a very strong grasp of the content and can reliably apply what they have learned to new learning |
| C | Sound | 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. | Your child has successfully met the standards for their grade level. They have a solid grip on the core lessons and possess all the essential skills required to move forward confidently. |
| D | Basic | The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills. | Your child is starting to understand the core topics but still needs extra practice and support to apply these skills consistently. |
| E | Limited | 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. | Your child is finding these concepts challenging and requires ongoing, targeted assistance to understand the foundational elements of this curriculum area. |
Whlist there will be no formal 3 way conferences scheduled at the end of the term, if you would like to speak to your child's teacher at any time please contact mcauleyorange@bth.catholic.edu.au to make an appointment.
STUDENT SAFETY
FREE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS: How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people
You're invited to join CCSP’S Term 2, not-to-be-missed, 45-minute cybersafety webinar for parents, presented by the eSafety Commissioner team and designed to help protect your child online.
AI (generative artificial intelligence) is built into many of the apps, games and services we use that can bring new risks, especially for children and young people. Find out what these risks look like, how to reduce them, and what to do if something goes wrong, as well as:
• The types of AI-related risks your child may come across in their everyday online activities• How these technologies can affect your child’s safety, privacy, development and wellbeing.• Practical, easy-to-use ways to help you guide and support your child, including what to do if something goes wrong and where to seek help.
7.00pm – 7.45pm 24 June 2026 - Please register here
ATTENDANCE
Regular Attendance is a student attending school more than 90% of the time during the school year.
As of Semester 2 there will be a change in the way student leave is approved, this is in line with CEDB Policy as well as current legislation.
Attendance Codes are codes approved by the Minister of Education for use in recording the attendance of students and going forward at McAuley, will be the only codes accepted therefore making it a justified absence.
JUSTIFIED ABSENCES
Explained/ justified absence is an instance where the parent/carer has explained the student’s absence and this has been accepted by the Principal. It can be verbal, electronic or written.
Examples of these include:
Medical injury or illness (providing a medical certificate)
Medical or dental appointments for a small portion of the day
Urgent family business
- When entering an attendance note please do not change the time if absent the whole day. On Compass it is automatically set at 8am-5pm.
UNJUSTIFIED ABSENCES
Explained/unjustified absence is an instance where the parent/carer has explained the student’s absence and this has not been accepted by the Principal.
Examples of this will include but are not limited to:
Running late
Slept in
School refusal
Athletics Carnival
Too hot/too cold
Leaving early because of assembly
Missed the bus
Child didn't want to go.
A good rule of thumb to follow would be if you were request leave from work what reason would be valid?