Head of Department-Curriculum - Karen Newton
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.
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Prep – Year 2 |
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The following five-point scale is used to report student achievement in Prep to Year 2. |
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Applying |
The student is demonstrating deep and broad knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard. |
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Connecting |
The student is demonstrating deep knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard. |
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Working with |
The student is demonstrating the expected knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard. |
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Exploring |
The student is demonstrating partial knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard. |
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Beginning |
The student is beginning to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard. |
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N |
An ‘N’ is used in exceptional circumstances, when there is insufficient summative assessment evidence to make a judgement about a student’s level of achievement. |
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Year 3–Year 10 |
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Use the following five-point scale to report student achievement in Years 3–10. |
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A |
The student is demonstrating deep and broad knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard. |
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B |
The student is demonstrating deep knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard. |
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C |
The student is demonstrating the expected knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard |
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D |
The student is demonstrating partial knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard. |
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E |
The student is beginning to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills from the achievement standard. |
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N |
An ‘N’ is used in exceptional circumstances, when there is insufficient summative assessment evidence to make a judgement about a student’s level of achievement. |
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.
Updated Reporting Scale for Effort and Behaviour – 2025
As outlined on our school website and in previous newsletters, the Department of Education has introduced an updated reporting scale for student effort and behaviour, effective from 2025.
You may have already noticed these changes reflected in your child’s report card this year. Effort ratings are provided for each subject area on an A-E Scale, along with an overall behaviour rating on the same scale. Please see the table below from our school website that describes the criteria for each rating in the areas of effort and behaviour.
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Prep–Year 12: Effort The following five-point scale is used to report on effort. |
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A |
The student is a model learner, demonstrating personal commitment, persistence and adaptability. |
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B |
The student consistently demonstrates personal commitment, persistence and adaptability in their learning. |
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C |
The student typically demonstrates commitment, persistence and adaptability in their learning. |
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D |
The student sometimes demonstrates commitment, persistence and/or adaptability in their learning. |
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The student requires frequent encouragement to persist and persevere with learning. |
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N |
Insufficient evidence to make a judgement. |
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Prep–Year 12: Behaviour The following five-point scale is used to report on behaviour. |
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A |
The student always demonstrates positive learning behaviours and models the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
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B |
The student consistently demonstrates positive learning behaviours and regularly meets the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
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C |
The student mostly demonstrates positive learning behaviours and usually meets the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
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D |
The student sometimes demonstrates positive learning behaviours and needs guidance to meet the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
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E |
The student rarely demonstrates positive learning behaviours and requires intensive support to achieve the expectations set out in the Student Code of Conduct. |
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N |
Insufficient evidence to make a judgement. |
Semester 1 Academic Award Celebrations
Where: Aspley State School Hall
When: Week 1, Term 3 on Monday 14 July
Time: From 2:10pm
In 2025, we will acknowledge and celebrate the ‘Academic Excellence’ of our students, aligned to their level of achievement in English and mathematics in the Semester 1 Report Card. This celebration is part of our ongoing strategic agenda, to recognise excellence in academia.
The criteria for the Academic Awards celebrations will reference the levels of achievement from the Semester 1 Report Card, for Year 1 to Year 6 students.
Students who achieved an (Academic Excellence):
- A, in English and mathematics will be awarded a Semester 1 Academic Excellence Award.
Students who achieved an (Academic Distinction):
- A, in English in Semester 1 or an
- A, in mathematics in Semester 1 will be acknowledged at the assembly.
Academic Excellence recipients (A in both English and mathematics) will receive a certificate presented at the assembly. Academic Distinction recipients will be acknowledged via a verbal presentation for their accomplishment.
Student’s will be acknowledge at our Week 1, Term 3 whole school assembly, on Monday 14 July. We invite all parents and guardians whose child/ren have achieved this admirable academic result to attend. Parents and guardians do not need to RSVP your attendance. If you can join us, feel free to attend the assembly which commences from 2:10 pm in our school hall.
So, how will you know if your child will be receiving an Academic Award and why the change in the published date for the Award Assembly? In Week 10, Term 2 (Thursday 26 June) all parents and caregivers were emailed their student’s Semester 1 Report Card.
It is from this report card you will be able to determine if your child is receiving an Academic Excellence Award. Since families have received reports during the final week of school, the awards ceremony will be held at the beginning of Term 3.
To quality assure the academic achievement results of all students, staff engage in rigorous professional collaboration sessions to plan, assess and moderate student work. This process occurs throughout the term, quality assuring the grades awarded to all students.
We are proud of all our students’ efforts and achievements this semester and look forward to celebrating with our students, our community and our staff.
Classroom News
Konnichiwa
In Japanese this term, students in Years 4-6 have been busy learning about various aspects of Japanese life and its differences to Australia.
Year 4 have been learning about seasons and the many festivals that are celebrated across Japan. A popular game to play at New Year in Japan is ‘Fukuwarai’ which translates to ‘funny face’.
Year 5 have learnt how to introduce themselves and their family members. Students created a poster about their family and described their likes/dislikes, birthday, personality and where they were born.
Year 6 have learnt about Japanese life and the differences between Australian and Japanese school life, inlcuding the types of school bags and uniforms students wear. We also learnt about hobbies and how students spend their free time.
In Year 1 we have been learning about the lunchbox Obento culture, and students have learnt shape songs to describe the food they eat. Year 2 have been learning about the clothing culture in Japan, and designed their own traditional kimono. Year 3 have investigated school life in Japan, and the differences between school life in Australia and Japan.
P-2 HPE
Our lower primary students have been busy this semester developing a wide range of fundamental movement skills in HPE! These skills form the building blocks for all physical activity and play, helping children grow in confidence, coordination, and teamwork.
Throughout our lessons, students have explored:
Locomotor skills – running, jumping, hopping, skipping and galloping, building their ability to move confidently and safely in different ways.
Ball skills – throwing, catching, rolling, bouncing and kicking, helping improve hand-eye coordination and control.
Balance & Body Awareness – activities such as balancing on different body parts, moving through obstacle courses and basic gymnastic shapes.
Cooperative Games – working together, sharing space, following rules and practising good sportsmanship.
It has been fantastic to see the students’ enthusiasm and determination to ‘have a go’ and support each other. These skills not only support their physical development but also promote resilience, listening and confidence to participate in group activities.
We are proud of the progress they are making and look forward to continuing their HPE journey next term!
EQI 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 the 2025 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 practise English in a welcoming and 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.