As a parent or guardian, you will receive two written reports each year about your child’s progress at school. These reports are designed to help you understand how your child is doing academically and how the school is supporting their development.
Teachers plan, teach, assess, and report on students’ learning using the Australian Curriculum. The written report covers each of the eight learning areas and identifies both the areas in which your child excels and the areas that require more attention.
The mid-year report specifically aims to communicate with families about how students are progressing in their learning and highlight areas where further improvement is needed.
For students in years 1 to 7, the reports are based on an A to E achievement scale, accompanied by a description of what each grade means in relation to their progress against the standards. Reports for Reception students use descriptive wording to discuss progress based on the Reception level achievement standard.
Teachers use various assessment strategies and tools to gather evidence of student achievement. They then make an overall judgment to determine the most appropriate grade that reflects what students know, understand, and can do according to the achievement standard. The grades range from minimal to excellent, and there is a table in the report that describes each grade in words.
A-E grade descriptions
- An ‘A’ grade indicates that your child has demonstrated a thorough knowledge and understanding of a topic and can apply that information in unfamiliar situations.
- Typically, a ‘C’ grade means that your child is achieving what is expected of them at that point in their learning. This is a significant achievement due to the high expectations set by the standards.
- An ‘E’ grade suggests that your child is just beginning to work towards the achievement standard.
For some students, progress will be reported against a different achievement standard that best matches their current level, as documented in their recently updated One Plan.
The ‘Teacher’s Comment’ section of the report focuses more on the General Capabilities, which include knowledge, skills, behaviors, and learning dispositions.
Written reports also provide information about:
- your child’s strengths and areas for development
- social development
- strategies to support their progress
- participation in school programs and activities
- attendance
Mid-year reports will be sent home on the last day of term, Friday the 7th of July. Along with the paper copy of the report, a digital copy will also be emailed to the primary caregiver/s of each child, as per the information recorded in our system. If there have been any changes to your email address, kindly ensure that you update this via the office.
When you receive your child’s report, please take a moment to acknowledge their accomplishments and efforts, as well as their progress socially and in terms of their learning attitude, effort, and work habits.
If you have any questions, concerns, or need advice on how to support your child at home, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.
The three dimensions of the Australian Curriculum
If you would like to learn more, you can find parent information sheets about reporting and the Australian Curriculum in this fact sheet. Additionally, the Australian Curriculum Parent information Guides provide an overview of what your child will typically learn in each of the eight learning areas.
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