Semester 1 Reports

Semester One Reports
Today students received their Semester One report. Parents are asked to read the report with their child and discuss how they have gone in the various learning areas. Please remember that a ‘C’ grade is the level which most students are expected to achieve. Your child’s teacher would have indicated on the report if they require a meeting with you. You are also invited to arrange a meeting if you have any concerns or questions about your child’s achievement. Parents are asked to contact the school office or your child’s teacher to schedule a meeting.

Some parents have reported difficulty understanding reports because of the educational terminology that is used. What do you think? The difficulty for teachers is that they are required to report on what your child is capable of in educational terms. The problem is made even more difficult for parents who only speak English as a second language. We are always after suggestions as to how we can make the reading and understanding of reports easier. The best way that we know of is for parents to go and have a face to face meeting with their child's teacher to get a more full explanation of the report and to get questions answered. Interpreters can also be organised if requested.