Life Education Visit 

Life Education are visiting Prep - Year 6 classes towards the end of this term. Each year level will be focusing on: 

Prep – Harold’s Friend Ship; 

Year 1 – Ready Steady Go; 

Year 2 – Growing Good Friends; 

Year 3 – The Inside Story; 

Year 4 – Friends and Feelings;

Year 5 – Relate Respect Connect; 

Year 6 – Take a Breath

Report Cards

Our teachers are currently working very diligently preparing Report Cards for the end of this semester. The reports will be available from Monday in Week 10 (17th June).

Why Do We Have Report Cards?

Report cards provide a clear summary of your child’s progress and achievement across key learning areas. They help you understand how your child is tracking against the expected year-level standards and support meaningful conversations about their learning and development.

How Do Teachers Write Report Cards?

Teachers use a range of assessments, observations, and classroom work to understand how each student is progressing. They compare this evidence to the Australian Curriculum standards to make informed decisions about achievement. Report card comments reflect what students have learned, how they’re developing, and their next steps for growth.

Has my child gone backwards? 

Your child may receive a different grade to last year, or they may be achieving below the year level expectations; this does not automatically mean they have regressed in their learning. Each new year students are assessed against a new Achievement Standard from the Australian Curriculum. Therefore, students can progress in their learning, but it may not necessarily be reflected in their ‘academic grade.’ It is best to talk to your child's teacher if you are concerned about your child's progress in their learning. 

Focus on Effort over Grades

Your child's 'Application to Learning' mark is by far one of the most important aspects of every child's report card! It is the aspect of their schooling that they have the most direct control over. If your child is focused on trying their best and feels that their efforts are seen and valued, they are going to be much more resilient learners. Resilient learners enjoy learning, continue to challenge themselves and are more comfortable making mistakes, regardless of their grade. 

Know your child

All of us understand our own children’s strengths and weaknesses, the things that make them unique, their special interests and their attitudes. Please remember that the Semester Report Card is one form of feedback about your child’s achievement and progress at school.

Changes to Report Cards 

Please note that Townsville Catholic Education schools have made some changes to report cards based on surveys conducted last year. Please read the attached letter below to find out about these changes. 

Yours in Learning, 

Aleesha Rockemer 

Assistant Principal Pedagogy and Learning (APPL)