Assessment of Student Learning
The assessing of student learning is an integral part of our classroom practice. it provides feedback to students on their learning, and informs our teaching. it is the process through which our teachers identify, gather and interpret information about student achievement and learning in order to improve, enhance and plan for further learning.
Teachers use a range of techniques and tools to gather the information required to make professional judgements about students' progress and achievement. These techniques focus on students' demonstrations of learning, are comprehensive, take account of individual learners, and are an integral part of the learning and teaching process.
Evidence of achievement should reflect the knowledge, understanding and skills described in the relevant achievement standards presented in the Australian Curriculum across Prep to Year 10 and the QCAA Criteria for Senior subjects.
Assessment Policies
Years 7 to 9 Assessment Policy
Years 10 to 12 Assessment Policy
Reporting Student Learning to Parents and Carers
End of Term 1 Report
Saint Mary's Catholic College meets the Australian Government legislative requirements related to reporting student progress and achievement by providing a written report to parents and carers at least twice yearly, written in plain English. We also offer the opportunity for the students, parents and carers to meet with their child's teachers at least twice a year.
The first opportunity to meet with teachers occurs in early Term Two and these interviews are based on an Interim report summarising how students are performing over a range of performance descriptors. They are:
- Effort
- Organised for learning
- Engaged in learning activities
- Completes required tasks in class
- Completes required homework tasks
End of Semester Reports
A report is provided for each learning area or subject studied, which summarises the semester's achievements and provides an indication of how the student has applied themselves to their learning.
Assessment against achievement standards, including any available national standards, is made using a five point scales - A, B, C, D, E - clearly defined against learning standards
Accessing your Child's Reports
BCE Connect Mobile App