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COMMENTS: Art progress

1=#N has made good progress in Art this year thanks to a sustained level of effort and
hard work.
2=#N has made excellent progress in Art this year through focus and applying #s to #h
work.
3=#N has made progress this year although this has been limited by #h attitude and
focus towards #h work.

COMMENTS: Art Effort

1=#N needs to ensure that #e focuses on the task at hand and does not find #s
distracted by others.
2=#N has consistently worked hard and has spent time practising and refining #h
artwork.
3=#N has proved a distraction for many in class due to sustained levels of talking and
unfocussed work.

COMMENTS: Art good progress

1=#N has made good progress in Art this year thanks to a sustained level of effort and
hard work.

COMMENTS: Art improvement

1=#N needs to practise drawing from observations to improve.
2=#N ought to spend more time considering the use of colour and how it is applied to
improve #h work.
3=#N could improve #h work by spending more time thinking through #h designs before
putting it onto paper.
4=#N would drastically improve in Art if #h spent more time focussed on their work and
less time chatting.

COMMENTS: DT opener
1=#N has shown enthusiasm and demonstrated consistent effort in Design and
Technology.
2=#N has generally shown enthusiasm and will often try #h best in Design and
Technology.
3=Unfortunately #N will often be off topic in Design and Technology.
4=#N has the ability to do excellently in Design and Technology but often does not try #h
hardest.

COMMENTS: dt overall
1=Generally a good year for #N in D&T, #e has demonstrated progress and learnt a
number of new skills which will aid #h progression next year.
2=A positive year in D&T for #N. #E needs to ensure #e follows all instructions to
improve #h practical and design work.
3=An great year in D&T for #N. #E must make sure #h enthusiasm is not to the
detriment of #h practical work. Taking #h time is a skill #e needs to learn.

COMMENTS: dt practical
1=#E has the abiltiy to choose the correct materials and tools. #E can begin to plan the
order of work on #h own.
2=#E needs support in choosing materials and tools. #E will often need to be told the
correct order for the production of work.
3=#E can choose the correct materials and tools for a job. #E will confidently plan the
order of work and start on their own.

COMMENTS: DT work
1=#E can generate labelled sketches or ideas, but may need some support.
2=#E can generate and design sketches independently, but needs to improve #h
recording of ideas.
3=#E can design imaginative products and complete excellent design work independently.

COMMENTS: English opener

1=It is a pleasure to have #N in English. #E shows enthusiasm and interest in the
subject.
2=#N makes a fantastic contribution to the class, displaying enthusiasm and competence
across the subject.
3=#N will always try in English and has made progress in a number of key areas this
year.
4=#N has generally had a positive year in English with good progress in a number of
areas.

COMMENTS: English reading

1=#E is expected to read a variety of materials and can create atmosphere when reading
aloud, by varying pace and intonation
2=#N's reading has shown good progress this year. #E reads a variety of books with
growing expression and good fluency
3=#E reads independently showing good expression and understanding. #N shows
obvious enjoyment in reading, choosing a good range of appropriate texts.
4=#E is becoming a competent reader and is starting to enjoy more demanding books.
#N is able to read silently and is developing sustained concentration.
5=#E is reading more fluently as a result of regular practice, and is hopefully enjoying
reading more demanding books.
COMMENTS: English speaking and listening
1=#N is well informed, and quietly puts #h point of view over in class discussions. #E
listens with interest during these sessions.
2=#N listens well in discussions and is beginning to join in with more enthusiasm. #E
generally thinks carefully about the point #e is trying to get over to others.
3=#N is a good contributor to class discussions, and is starting to think more carefully
about the point #e is trying to make.
4=#N must curb #h tendency to daydream when involved in class discussions.

COMMENTS: English writing

1=#N writes with feeling and expression, and is willing to draft and redraft work, when
appropriate #N has a lively imagination.
2=#N writes well-structured pieces with the use of interesting detail and expressive words
leading to work which involves the reader.
3=#N is starting to use excellent description and other writing techniques to suit the
purpose of the piece.
4=#N is able to write independently, and will can use a range of punctuation correctly.
However, #N will often need reminding to check work for spellings and basic punctuation
errors.

COMMENTS: Excellent progress

1=#N has made excellent progress this year thanks to enthusiastic hard work.

COMMENTS: form general

1=#N is pleasant, lively and cheerful.
2=#N is polite and well mannered.
3=#N is a charming and helpful member of the class who can always be relied upon to
carry out any task conscientiously.
4=#N demonstrates a sensible and mature attitude to school life.
5=#N has an outgoing personality and is developing a wide range of interests.
6=#N shows encouraging signs of maturity and will discuss sensibly any comments about
work or behaviour.
7=#N is developing self-confidence and becoming more independent in thought and
action.
8=#N is a popular member of the group and has a good sense of humour.
9=#N is always prepared to listen to advice and to act upon it as a means of improving
the standard of work.
10=#N approaches all school activities with care and increasing perseverance.

COMMENTS: form general two

1=#E is pleasant, lively and cheerful.
2=#E is polite and well mannered.
3=#E is a charming and helpful member of the class who can always be relied upon to
carry out any task conscientiously.
4=#E demonstrates a sensible and mature attitude to school life.
5=#E has an outgoing personality and is developing a wide range of interests.
6=#E shows encouraging signs of maturity and will discuss sensibly any comments about
work or behaviour.
7=#E is developing self-confidence and becoming more independent in thought and
action.
8=#E is a popular member of the group and has a good sense of humour.
9=#E is always prepared to listen to advice and to act upon it as a means of improving
the standard of work.
10=#E approaches all school activities with care and increasing perseverance.

COMMENTS: form opener

1=#N is a pleasant and well motivated pupil who clearly gains much from school and
gives much in return.
2=#N continues to make a positive contribution to the class through cheerfulness,
enthusiasm and perseverance.
3=#N has the ability and commitment to excel in all subjects.
4=#N has made a positive start to #h time at Valley Gardens Middle School.

COMMENTS: form organisation

1=#N is well organised and always makes sure #h Planner is signed, homework is
recorded and that #e has all the equipment needed for that day.
2=#N is becoming more organised, making sure #h Planner is signed, homework is
recorded and #e has all the equipment needed for that day, although there is still room
for improvement.
3=#N needs to work on #h organisation making sure #h Planner is always signed,
homework is recorded and #e has all the equipment needed for that day

COMMENTS: form progress

1=#E has made excellent progress towards targets across the board.
2=#E has made excellent progress towards targets in the majority of subjects.
3=#E has made pleasing progress towards targets in the majority of subjects, however
there are a few subjects where #e may need additional support and more focus to reach
#h attainment potential.
4=#E has made satisfactory progress towards targets in the majority of subjects however
there are a few areas of concern.

COMMENTS: form targets

1=#N must realise that self-discipline is key to success and happiness at school.
2=#N is capable of achieving good results when concentrating but must avoid the
tendency to daydream.
3=#N needs to be more assertive and develop the self-confidence to express opinions and
ideas more readily.
4=#N must try to develop a more positive attitude towards work rather than attempting
to distract other members of the class.
5=#N needs to realise that homework assignments are important and be prepared to give
these more time and attention.
6=#N has a slow work rate and must make a greater effort to work more quickly.
7=#N must avoid the tendency to chatter and needs to recognise the value of
concentrated attention.
8=#N must balance high standard of academic work with involvement in extra-curricular
life of the school.

COMMENTS: Geog improve

1=For #N to improve in Geography #e needs to grasp a better understanding of the world
around #m.
2=To see improvement in #N's work I would like to see #m begin to add detailed
explanation to #h work.
3=For #N to improve #e needs to start describing the links between differing factors in a
range of Geographical situations.
4=To improve #N needs to start to think empathetically when answering questions.

COMMENTS: Geog understand

1=#E has an impressive knowledge of place and the key ideas related to mountains and
Jamaica.
2=#E has a sound knowledge of place and the key ideas related to mountains and
Jamaica.
3=#E has a secure knowledge of places and some of the key ideas related to mountains
and Jamaica.
COMMENTS: Geography behave
1=#N produces a good level of work which is well thought through and shows a high level
of understanding.
2=#N generally produces a good level of work but sometimes needs encouragement to
access higher level thinking or to engage with more difficult questions.
3=#N has the ability to produce good Geography work but will often spend lesson time
#Distraction instead of working.

COMMENTS: Geography knowledge

1=#E has shown and demonstrated an advanced level of apptitude with Geographical
skills.
2=#E has consistently demonstrated that #e is a capable and confident Geographer,
using a wide range of skills to show understanding.
3=#E has generally demonstrated a good level of skill in Geography.
4=#E can sometimes show a good level of skill in Geography.

COMMENTS: Geography progress

1=This year #N has made fantastic progress in Geography.
2=This year #N has made good progress in Geography.
3=This year #N has made satisfactory progress in Geography.
4=This year #N has made poor progress in Geography.
5=#N is a keen and enthusiastic pupil who has produced excellent work in all areas of the
subject.
6=#N is a capable pupil who has made good progress in Geography.

COMMENTS: History bhave

1=#E confidently takes parts in discussions and makes a strong contribution to the lesson
2=#E can take part in discussion but will often need encouragement to answer questions
and discuss topics.
3=#E rarely takes part in conversations or class discussions, #e needs to develop
confidence in #h opinions and ideas.
4=#E will often contribute to class discussions but is quickly of topic when working in a
group.

COMMENTS: History improve

1=For #N to improve in History #e needs to begin to take responsibilty for #h own
research.
2=To improve #h history work #e should move from describing to explaining in #h
answers.
3=For continued improvement in History #N should begin to explore using a range of
sources and evidence.
4=To improve in History #N needs to spend more time thinking through #h answers.
5=#N should try to explain their ideas in more detail to improve in History.

COMMENTS: History progress

1=#N has demonstrated good sustained progress in History.
2=#N's progress has been satisfactory in History.
3=#N's progress has not been as good as I would have expected, #e has made
satisfactory progress.
4=#N has shown excellent progress in the understanding of History.
5=#N has not made the progress expected, but can demonstrate an understanding of
Historical concepts.

COMMENTS: History work

1=#N produced written work and drawings of a good standard to reflect #h knowledge.
2=#N is capable of producing written work and drawings to reflect #h knowledge.
3=#N has worked steadily and shown that #e has a developing knowledge of historical
subjects.
4=#N has selected information independently from a wide range of sources.
5=#N can interpret and analyse a range of sources and historical evidence.
6=#E can discuss historical bias and give reasons and ideas to support #h thoughts.
7=#E can present and discuss ideas in a sensible and appropriate manner.

COMMENTS: ICT current

1=#E is currently striving to improve #h computer game design skills and I am confident
the final piece will be excellent.
2=#N needs to apply #s more in the current topic to ensure their work is the same level
as previous work.
3=#E is currently working on computer game design, I hope this piece of work will be the
same quality as the others.

COMMENTS: ICT effort

1=#N has worked hard in ICT producing some excellent work.
2=#N has worked well and produced work of a good level.
3=#N has generally produced good and focussed work.

COMMENTS: ICt opener

1=In ICT we have looked at a variety of topics including Spread sheets, Databases and
will finally be covering Game Design. Also a trip to CLC at Marden allowed us to
programme a Pac Man game using the Scratch program.

COMMENTS: ICt praise

1=#N's work on "How to teach Databases" was a highlight of #h year in ICT.
2=#N's completed database was a particularly good piece of work.
3=#N did well in the Spreadsheet assessment showing a good level of understanding and
progress.

COMMENTS: Maths
1=#N has had a positive year in Maths showing improvement in a number of key areas.
2=#N has had an excellent year in Maths displaying good understanding and knowledge.
3=#N has generally demonstrated interest in Maths this year and has engaged with the
majority of topics.

COMMENTS: Maths Approach

1=#N generally understands new concepts well and knows the appropriate time to ask for
help if #e gets stuck.
2=#N easily takes on board new concepts and is ready and willing to challenge #s.
3=#N is keen to learn but sometimes, when faced with new concepts, needs to slow down
and check #h approach.

COMMENTS: Maths mental

1=#N displays apptitude for mental maths and quickly solves problems in #h head.
2=#N needs to work on #h mental maths skills, developing estimation and quick ways to
solve problems.

COMMENTS: maths presentation

1=#E has been working on improving #h presentation and setting out work logically.
2=#E has greatly improved the presentation and layout of #h work.
3=#E has improved the presentation of #h work but now needs to display consistancy in
#h approach.

COMMENTS: maths problem

1=#N approaches challenges with enthusiasm and is willing retry questions when
incorrect.
2=#N has some confidence when problem solving but needs to develop more in this area.
3=#N lacks confidence in problem solving and needs to develop this skill to progress.

COMMENTS: Maths shape

1=#E has recently been working on 2D and 3D shapes and is progressing well in this
topic.
2=#E has recently been working on 2D and 3D shapes and needs to focus a little more to
make good improvements in this topic.

COMMENTS: RE effort
1=#E has shown lots of interest and has paid great attention, whilst contributing to
discussion.
2=#E has shown interest and has generally been willing to discuss ideas in class.
3=#E will generally display a positive attitude towards RE but needs to volunteer answers
and opinions more freely.

COMMENTS: RE enthusiasm
1=#E has shown lots of interest and has paid great attention, whilst contributing to
discussion.
2=#E has shown interest and has generally been willing to discuss ideas in class.
3=#E will generally display a positive attitude towards RE but needs to volunteer answers
and opinions more freely.

COMMENTS: RE improve
1=To improve in RE #N needs to actively contribute to class discussions and share #h
own opinion.
2=To see continued progress in RE #N needs to assess and consider the opinions of
others before coming to a conclusion.
3=To see more progress in RE #N should aim to think through why people hold certain
beliefs before coming to a conclusion.

COMMENTS: RE progress
1=#N has shown interest in RE this year and has made good progress.
2=This year #N has made reasonable progress and shown a good level of understanding
in RE.
3=#N has demonstrated adequate progress but has not shown the interest in RE that is
needed to make good progress.
4=Whilst #N has made progress this year it has been hampered by their attitude towards
RE.

COMMENTS: RE studied
1=In RE this year we have studied Creation, Important Religious People, Northern Saints
and Buddhism.

COMMENTS: RE work
1=#E has shown competence and ethusiasm in completing #h RE work.
2=#E has displayed excellent comprehension and enthusiasm in completing #h RE work.
3=#E generally demonstrates enthusiasm and a good level of understanding in RE.

COMMENTS: Sample intro sentence

1=#N has had a mixed year but there are signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late.
2=#N has made steady progress throughout the year.
3=#N has made #SampleRatingList start to the year.

COMMENTS: Sample project-work sentence

1=#E has put a lot of effort into #h project-work and I was especially pleased with #h
#SampleScienceTopics assignment.
2=Project-work has been done to a minimum standard and is often handed in late.
3=#H project-work has varied considerably however #h #SampleScienceTopics
assignment was excellent and has been displayed in reception.

COMMENTS: Sample summing-up sentence

1=#N has achieved a well-deserved Level #? overall. Well done #N.
2=#N has achieved a Level #? overall. With a little more effort #e could reach Level #?.
3=#N has not had the best of starts this year and is still working at Level #?.

COMMENTS: Science ve
1=#N has had an excellent year in Science and has consistently been enthusiastic and
curious about the Science topics.
2=#N has demonstrated a good level of enthusiasm and curiosuity in Science this year.
3=#N has generally shown good levels of enthusiasm in Science.

COMMENTS: Science observation

1=#E has excellent observation skills in Science.
2=#E has good observation skills in Science.
3=#E needs to improve #h observation skills in Science.

COMMENTS: Science practical

1=When designing experiments #N is capable and confident. #E can organise their ideas,
plan and carry out an experiment efficiently and accurately.
2=When designing an experiment #N benefits from group discussion. #N can carry out
experiments in a confident and accurate way.
3=#N will often need support in the designing of experiments. #E can then complete the
investigation in efficient and accurate way.

COMMENTS: Science progress

1=#N progress has been fantastic this year.
2=#N has made good progress this year.
3=#N has made adequate progress this year.

COMMENTS: Sciene App

1=#E can apply previous knowledge to new situations and draw excellent, well thought
through conclusions.
2=#E can see links between different situations and principles and can often draw
conclusions from them.
3=#E will often see links between #h observations but will sometimes need help to draw
a clear conclusion.

COMMENTS: Signature
1=MP

LIST: Distraction
1=day dreaming
2=talking
3=chatting
4=distracting others
5=clowing around

LIST: SampleRatingList
1=an excellent
2=a good
3=an average
4=a disappointing
5=a poor
LIST: SampleScienceTopics
1=Heating and Cooling
2=Light and Sound
3=Exploring Magnetism
4=Changing Earth

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