ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

ASSESSMENT & REPORTING

Assessment

Continuous assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning at Fintona. Assessment enables teachers and students to identify strengths and weaknesses and enhances program effectiveness. Formative assessment is interwoven with the daily learning and helps teachers and students find out what is already known in order to plan the next stage of learning. Summative assessment takes place at the end of the teaching and learning process and gives students an opportunity to demonstrate what has been learned.

Junior School Reporting Schedule

— Parent/Teacher Interviews – Term 1 and Term 3

The Term 1 interview is an opportunity to share information with the classroom teacher and the Term 3 interview provides time to discuss each student’s mid-year report and progress. — Written Semester Reports – Term 2 and Term 4

Junior School reports are provided twice a year and describe the progress of each student’s learning and identify areas for growth.

Learning Support

Learning support is available for all girls from Prep to Year 4 in the Junior School. The Fintona Longitudinal Testing Program is conducted at the beginning and end of each school year and incidentally throughout the year when necessary.

Each student is supported to fulfil their potential. Staff work with students to provide personalised learning in areas of support and extension.