Winston Hills Public School

Living and learning together

Telephone02 9639 8518

Emailwinstonhil-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Assessment and reporting

Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning. These include observing work in class and looking closely at tasks throughout the year.

Twice a year, teachers formally assess a student’s achievement based on the outcomes described in the syllabus of each subject. A written report using the common grade scale is sent home in the first half of the year, usually near the end of Term 2, and again in Term 4. This gives a clear picture of your child’s learning.

Assessments

We provide detailed information to students about what we expect from them throughout the year and how their work will be assessed. Students have a number of formal assessments throughout their schooling.

Reporting

A thorough program of reporting student achievement to parents exists at the school. This reporting process uses a variety of assessment tasks and tools to collect information on student learning. It is as follows:

 Term 1

  • Early in the term teachers conduct information sessions to explain classroom practices and expectations.
  • Parent / teacher interviews are held at the end of Term 1 to discuss student progress, performance and application to date.

Term 2

  • Formal written reports are sent home at the end of Term 2. These reports detail achievement and application in each of the Key Learning Areas and provide information on social and personal development.

Term 4

  • A final report is issued at the end of Term 4 again reporting details of achievement and application in each of the Key Learning Areas and providing information on social and personal development.

If the need arises, parents are welcome to contact the class teacher or school office to arrange a suitable time for an interview to discuss their child's progress at any time throughout the year.