It is hard to believe that next week we will be in December, and we are five weeks away from 2025. However, when there is an opportunity to pause and reflect, it allows for us to consider the progress and growth that has been achieved. The end of the school year provides us that opportunity, to pause, to reflect and to acknowledge the successes and the challenges.
Assessment and Reporting is one of those markers that allows us to reflect. Colleagues across all Learning Areas, except for Mathematics (their turn is next year), have continued their work with Michael and Mary Anne Francis on Developmental Rubrics. This work continues into 2025. One focus has been on providing clear and accessible language for students to understand the expectations of a task and that provides a sequence for development of a skill or demonstration of knowledge. Student reflections following an assessment task can see them drawing upon the rubric and developing strategies for future growth, while also celebrating student achievement. I trust that both the rubrics and the student reflections have facilitated conversations about learning at home.
It is anticipated that Semester 2 Reports will be available on SIMON and PAM from Friday 6 December from 3.30pm. When they are available you will receive a notification via email and an announcement will be placed on PAM. The email will also provide you with an outline of the various sections of the report.
I hope that you have a Merry Christmas and a joyous start to 2025.