Maximising Student Potential through Comprehensive Assessment & Reporting

Assessment at Glenroy West Primary School

At Glenroy West Primary School, we understand that effective assessment is a cornerstone of quality teaching and learning. Our approach ensures that students, parents, and teachers gain a clear understanding of each child’s progress, strengths, and areas for development. Assessment drives our teaching, shapes learning experiences, and informs the direction of future planning.

Our Approach to Assessment

Our assessment and reporting methods align with the Victorian F-10 Curriculum, ensuring consistency with state-wide educational standards. We focus on fostering student growth through comprehensive and meaningful evaluations that enhance learning and teaching practices.

We assess student learning across key areas, including:

• Core Subjects: Literacy and Numeracy.
• Specialist Programs: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Science, Languages, and Digital Technologies.

Students receive regular constructive feedback, encouraging them to build confidence, reflect on their learning, and strive for improvement in all areas of their education.

Purpose of Assessment

The objectives of our assessment practices include:

• Promoting and supporting student learning.
• Providing clear, timely information about student progress.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of teaching programs.
• Informing teacher judgments for reporting purposes.
• Identifying and extending individual student learning and thinking.

Communicating with Families

We value open and ongoing communication with families to support every student’s journey. To achieve this, we provide:

• Student-Led Conferences: Empowering students to share their achievements and learning goals with parents and teachers.
• Written Student Reports: Distributed twice a year (end of Term 2 and Term 4), offering detailed insights into student progress against the Victorian Curriculum standards.

At Glenroy West Primary School, our assessment practices aim to celebrate every student's growth while guiding them toward their full potential. By collaborating with families and focusing on personalised feedback, we create a supportive environment where students thrive.