SEMESTER ONE REPORT CARDS

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES 

Updates to Report Card Layout and Reporting Scales in 2025

Each semester, academic report cards provide point in time information about your child’s achievement at the end of each reporting period.

At the end of each semester, teachers make an ‘on-balance’ judgement about students’ overall levels of achievement, against the aspects of the achievement standards being assessed in the different learning areas. This judgement is based on evidence of student learning demonstrated during summative assessment tasks and takes into consideration the most recent evidence.   

 This year your child’s report will include:

• a new streamlined view of each learning area provided in the semester
• your child’s achievement against the appropriate reporting scale in each learning area
• an effort rating for each learning area
• an overall behaviour rating for this semester
• An overall comment of your child’s learning habits and engagement with English and
• Mathematics.

For the 2025 reporting period, the Department of Education has provided schools with updated, age-appropriate reporting scales. Please refer to the tables below to understand the five-point achievement scale that Aspley State School will use to communicate your child’s progress against the relevant learning area achievement standards.  These descriptions will also be included on your child’s emailed academic report card for your convenience.

Aspley State School teachers participate in cyclic, evidenced based moderation processes to ensure that our judgements are consistent across each year level.Our Termly Overviews are available on our school website and contains information regarding the learning areas and curriculum content your child has experienced this Semester.   

Your child’s reported card will be available in the QParents App and will also be emailed to you on the afternoon of Thursday 26^th June, from 3:00pm.

To ensure you receive these reports on time please ensure you;

• contact our administration as soon as possible to update your contact and email address details if they have changed.
• contact our administration team if you do not have an email address and require a paper copy of the report.
• add ONESCHOOL@qed.qld.gov.au to your list of safe senders to ensure report card emails are not directed to your Junk folder by default. 

PC

Prep C have been busy bees this term! In English, we have been reading and comparing imaginative and informative texts. We have written short, informative sentences about familiar animals that we have read about. In Maths, we’ve been recognising and counting numbers to 20, as well as adding and subtracting small collections. We have enjoyed sharing memory box items from home in HASS, making connections to special events or celebrations. In Science last week, we did an experiment to find out which material would be best suited as a waterproof umbrella for some classroom animals! The classroom was buzzing with excitement as we made our predictions and tested with water!

1C

In the Living Adventure unit for Science, 1C have looked at how the needs of living things are met in a variety of habitats. They compared differences between healthy and unhealthy habitats. They enjoyed making a triarama of different habitats. In HASS students have been exploring how their family and daily life has changed over time. They learned that children in the past sometimes had to make their own toys for entertainment. 1C have enjoyed making their own fidget spinner toy.

2C

Our focus for science in 2C has been investigating forces. We have explored the forces that are used to create movement in the toys we play with and in the playground equipment we use. Then we experimented with changing the strength of our pushes and pulls by bouncing balls and pulling a ball in a hoop. Recently, the students of 2C,  explored the concept of air resistance. After which, we built parachutes for highlighters and watched them fall to the ground slowly because of increased air resistance. Our scientific investigations of force will soon help us to design, build and modify a moving toy.

3C

Students in Year 3 have begun a daily Morphological routine.  Each morning, we engage in word studies, practising how words are built with a focus on a particular sound.  For example, recently we have been learning about how the suffix ‘es’ is added to nouns to make them plural and the rules for changing letters which apply.  Each day, students engage in verbal and written practise -   reading, writing and building words, writing dictated sentences and forming their own sentences on their whiteboards.  Students are enjoying this daily repetition which is solidifying their knowledge and skills.

4C

Over the semester, Year 4 have been exploring the theme "Tiny Worlds" in visual art. We have practiced some of the Elements of Art, including line, shape, colour and space. Pictured are artworks from 4C students. We explored warm and cool colours through our Colour Trees; positive and negative space through graffiti art; organic and geometric shapes through Matisse inspired collages; line through Stella inspired abstract art; and depth through photography using puppets.

5C

5C have found common ground in Science and English this term learning all about our Solar System. Students made individual Solar Systems to a scale to help understand where our planets are in space. After adding their scaled planets, they are now researching about a chosen planet to write an informative text. 

6C

It’s been a busy and exciting start to the term in 6C, with students diving into a range of fascinating topics across the curriculum.

In Science, we’ve been exploring electricity and how it powers our world. Students have been working hard to build their understanding of circuits and energy sources. They’ve enjoyed experimenting with different circuit components and learning about both renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, including how electricity is produced. Their curiosity and hands-on approach have sparked some fantastic scientific thinking.

During our English lessons, we’ve been focusing on biographies. Each student has chosen a famous Australian who has made a significant impact in Australia or around the world. They’ve been learning how to structure and write engaging biographical texts while also deepening their understanding of their chosen person. This work connects closely with our Media Arts project, where students are creating documentaries based on their biography subjects. It’s been a lot of fun sharing my passion for film with the class and I look forward to seeing their creativity come to life in their documentaries.

In HASS, we’ve been engaged in meaningful discussions about human rights and how they have evolved in Australia since Federation in 1901. Students have explored the changing rights of First Nations people, women, migrants, and children throughout history. It has been incredibly rewarding to see them develop their own ideas, express thoughtful opinions, and share their unique perspectives on these important issues.

I’m proud of all the hard work and enthusiasm 6C has shown this term.

SCHOOL STUDY TOUR 2025 - SEEKING HOST FAMILIES

Aspley State School has a long-standing tradition of hosting study tours, providing both our students and international visitors with enriching opportunities for cultural exchange. After a pause during the pandemic, we are excited to once again welcome students from Japan (Ritsumeikan Uji Junior High School) for this year’s study tour. These tours not only allow our students to learn firsthand about different cultures, but also provide a valuable chance for our international guests to immerse themselves in the Australian way of life.

Cultural immersion is a powerful tool for fostering understanding, empathy, and lifelong friendships. For our students, it enhances their Japanese language skills, broadens global perspectives, and strengthens connections with peers from across the world. For our Japanese students, staying with local families offers an authentic experience that deepens their connection with Australian culture, helping them practice English in a welcoming, real-world setting.

We are currently seeking host families who are willing to provide a homestay for our visiting Japanese students. By opening your home, you can play an essential role in this unique exchange, supporting the development of lasting international friendships and enriching both the Japanese and Australian students' lives. Information regarding homestay follows this message. We hope you can help us continue this exciting tradition at Aspley State School! Thank you.