Reporting to Parents
Assessment can be described as a process of inquiry, decision-making, adaptation, and transformation. It is, in effect, a learning process which, if undertaken effectively, can be used to inform teaching and learning. Information is gathered, learned from, and responded to in a way that will make a difference and improve learning. In this sense, assessment is a process of learning, for learning.
MoE Assessment Position Paper, p16.
Assessment information on the progress and achievement of individual students contributes to improved teacher learning, student learning, and parent and whānau learning. It enables reciprocal learning conversations between teachers, students, and parents and whānau as part of the inquiry process.
The purpose of assessment is to improve student learning outcomes and the quality of our teaching programmes. Assessment informs our strategic planning. It enables us to provide feedback on individual performance to students and parents, and to report on school-wide achievement to the board, parents, community, and Ministry of Education.
We collect information / evidence about individual student performance through formal and informal tests and assessments.
How will the school report to parents?
Legislation states that schools must report twice a year and that it is clear and easy to understand.
All students will receive 2 written reports each year.
These will be shared with whanau at the
- end of Term 2 – Mid Year Progress Report
- end of Term 4 – End Year Report
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held towards the end of term one to discuss how students are settling into their new class and to set shared goals for moving forward.
Whanau are welcome and encouraged at any time to contact their child’s teacher to discuss their learning and progress.