Reporting

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

Assessing children’s work and reporting progress to parents are among the most important features of a modern primary school. 

Progressive assessment of each child as an individual person is made as he/she grows and develops in all areas of his/her education. Assessment techniques include observation, focused analysis, self & peer assessment and consultation. 

Evaluation of each child is made by continuous assessment carried out in the classroom as the child demonstrates the required educational outcomes.  Diagnostic and standardised tests will be administered if and when the need arises.  Data is gathered by observing children at work, by conferencing with pupils, and by observing attitudes. Teachers analyse work samples and critique them against standards to observe mastery of what has been taught.

Open communication concerning children’s progress is encouraged throughout the school year.  Interviews with teachers may be arranged at any time through out the school by appointment to discuss the children’s work.  Samples of work will be available on these occasions.  We believe that true partnership can only be achieved when the communication between home and school is free flowing. 

Accordingly we report to parents by establishing the following:

• Parent Information Night – held in first weeks of Term 1 to inform parents of class procedures, routines and curriculum.

• Beginning of Term letter – sent home at the end of the first week of Term 2, 3 and 4 to inform parents of class curriculum for that term and any special events occurring within the term. 
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• Celebration of Learning nights - held twice in the year, these nights are an opportunity for parents to  attend the school and view their child's work in an informal setting. All classrooms are open and on display for parents from all classes to wander through. Our instrumental music students also take the opportunity to show their talent to the passing audience.

• Parent interviews – held by the end of Term 1 to inform parents as to how their child is settling and progressing so far.

• Formal reporting procedures –

              End of Term 2 - a written report is sent home for all students from Prep to Year 7.

              Commencement of Term 3 - parent/teacher interviews are held.

              End of Term 4 - a written report is sent home. 

It is our desire to work in close partnership with the home to provide together for the children's education.