BOTANY DOWNS MID-YEAR REPORT 2022

Secondary College
575 Chapel Road, Howick, Auckland
Ph (09) 273 2310 Fax (09) 2738551
Teresa Van der Merwe 11E8
www.bdsc.school.nz

Principal: Mrs K Brinsden NZQA National Student Number (NSN): 0159320977

Whanau Tutor: Mrs D Bottom Attendance up to 3/6/2022: 103 half days out of 116 (89%)
Whanau Leaders: Mrs R Murphy, Mrs V Darby Co-curricular or Enrichment Activities:
Inter Whānau Fast Five

Managing Self Participating and Relating Progress

Managing Self
beyond the Classroom Contributing to Others Indicator

NCEA Level 1 Art (Miss J de Roos) Excellent Excellent Very good Very good 4

NCEA Level 1 Active Wellbeing (Miss H West) Very good Very good Excellent Very good 0

NCEA Level 1 English (Mr I Peter) Very good Very good Acceptable Acceptable 4

NCEA Level 1 Geography (Mrs D Bottom) Very good Very good Very good Very good 4

NCEA Level 1 Mathematics (Mr A Singh) Very good Very good Very good Very good 4

NCEA Level 1 Science (Mr T Wang) Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 4

NCEA Level 1 Supplementary Science (Mr M Soriano) Excellent Excellent Very good Very good 4

Notes:
Refer to the next page for full explanations of Key Competency grades and Progress Indicators.
- There is a five-point scale for each Key Competency: Excellent, Very Good, Acceptable, Needs to Improve and Cause for Concern
- There is a five-point scale for the Progress Indicator (for most courses) from 5 (Confident student may achieve Excellence) to 1 (Not yet confident of Achievement)
For most Unit Standard courses, the maximum grade for assessments is Achieved, therefore the maximum Progress Indicator is 3.
- Automotive/Building, Career Pathways, Early Childhood Education, Food and Hospitality, Maths Numeracy, Outdoor Education, Trade Skills, Work and Community Skills and Travel & Tourism
An NCEA Summary is included on Page 3 of this report but full assessment results and formative comments may be accessed via the webportal and should be referred to with this report.
Explaining Key Competency and Progress Indicator Grades
Managing Self
Coming prepared for learning
(Organisation)
Actively engaged in learning
(Attitude, Effort, Capable
learners)
Striving for improvement
(Motivation and Attitude)
Managing Self – Learning beyond the classroom (Homework)
Working to complete
homework, meet deadlines
and manage time.
Participating and Contributing
Active participation in all
classroom learning including
group work and effective
communication.
Relating to Others
Interactions with others.
Listen and recognise different
viewpoints, negotiate and
sharing of ideas.
Progress Indicator
Note: 0 means "Not
Applicable"
e.g. student is not entered into
NCEA for this subject.
e.g. an indicator of this type is
not possible for this subject.
Cause for Concern Needs to Improve
Students are frequently late to class Students are sometimes late to
and/or consistently do not have class and/or often do not bring
correct equipment, including some equipment needed for
devices, writing equipment, learning.
textbooks.
Frequently off task. Distracts others Often off task. Distracted by
or is easily distracted by others. others. Talks to peers about things
Talks to peers about things which which are irrelevant to their
are irrelevant to their learning. learning.
Needs constant monitoring.
Student has very little motivation Student has inconsistent
and does not actively seek to motivation and/or sometimes does
improve their knowledge and/or not seek to improve their
skills. knowledge and/or skills.
Homework tasks and/or Homework tasks and/or
assignments are rarely completed assignments are often not
on time and if completed show very completed on time and are
little thought or interest. generally below an acceptable
standard.
Contribution has a negative impact Occasionally contributes or
on discussions or group work. contributes when specifically asked,
to class discussion and/or group
work. Verbal communication skills
are limited.
Students prevent others around Students attempt to express and
them from learning. Is a distraction share ideas and absorbs the ideas
in class and struggles to work in of others. Attempts to work in
group situations. group situations.
1 2
At present, there is concern that At present, the student is almost on
the student will not achieve at least track to achieve at least 14 credits
14 credits in this subject. in this subject.
*For most Unit Standards courses, 3 (Achieved) is the maximum possible progress indicator: ATM, BCN, CAP, ECE, FAH, MNU, OED, TSS, TSM and WCS
Note: 'Progress indicators' may not reflect final outcomes.The final outcome for a subject is dependent on a student's final results, including external assessments.
Acceptable
Students are punctual to class,
generally bring correct equipment
and are ready to learn
Generally, on task. Listens to
instructions and works to follow
them. Usually engaged in their
learning.
Student is consistently motivated
but not always proactive in seeking
to improve their knowledge and/or
skills.
Homework tasks and/or
assignments are usually completed
on time to a reasonable standard.
Makes a positive contribution to
class discussion and/or group work
at times. Beginning to develop
effective verbal communication
skills.
Students are able to express and
share ideas, offer their point of
view and can listen to other points
of views. They work co-operatively
in group situations.
3*
At present, the student is likely to
achieve at least 14 credits in this
subject.
Very Good
Students are punctual to class,
nearly always have correct
equipment and are prepared for
learning.
Nearly always fully focused and
engaged in their learning.
Student is motivated to reflect on
their learning. Actively seeks
feedback and feedforward in order
to make improvements.
Homework tasks and/or
assignments are nearly always
completed on time to a good
standard. Regularly revises learning
in their own time.
Usually makes a consistent and
meaningful contribution to class
discussion and/or group work. An
effective verbal communicator.
Students are able to maturely
express and share ideas, offer their
point of view and actively listen and
accept other points of view. They
work collaboratively and
demonstrates some leadership in
group situations.
4 5
At present, the student is likely to
achieve at least 14 credits with
Merit in this subject.
Excellent
Students are punctual to class,
always have the correct equipment
and are proactive in their
preparation for learning.
Always fully focused and keen to
learn. Proactive in asking questions
about next steps and making links
in their learning.
Student is consistently motivated
to reflect on their learning in order
to optimise their performance and
enhance learning.
Homework tasks and/or
assignments are always completed
on time to a high standard. All
learning is revised thoroughly.
Makes a consistent and meaningful
contribution to all class discussion
and/or group work. A very effective
verbal communicator.
Students are always respectful in
sharing ideas and actively listens
and encourages others to share.
Demonstrates good collaboration
and leadership skills in group
situations.
At present, the student is likely to
achieve at least 14 credits with
Excellence in this subject.
 BOTANY DOWNS NCEA Summary
Secondary College
575 Chapel Road, Howick, Auckland Teresa Van der Merwe 11E8
Ph (09) 273 2310 Fax (09) 2738551
www.bdsc.school.nz
NSN: 0159320977

Summary by subject (this year)

Internal Assessments Credits Remaining
Entered Attempted N A M E Total % Achieved Internals Externals Total

Art 8 4 4 4 100 4 12 16
Active Wellbeing 5 5 5
English 7 3 3 3 100 4 12 16
Geography 10 3 3 3 100 7 8 15
Mathematics 7 3 3 3 100 4 12 16
Science 7 7 12 19
Supplementary Science 8 4 4 4 100 4 12 16

Current Status of Qualifications June, 2022

NCEA NCEA: Merit Endorsement NCEA: Excellence Endorsement

No :Teresa needs 36 M or E
Level 1 No : Teresa needs 63 credits No : Teresa needs 39 E credits
credits
No : Teresa needs 60 L2+ credits No : Teresa needs 50 L2+ M or E No : Teresa needs 50 L2+ M or E
Level 2
and 3 L1 credits credits credits
No : Teresa needs 60 L3+ credits No : Teresa needs 50 L3+ M or E No : Teresa needs 50 L3+ E
Level 3
and 20 L2 credits credits credits

L1 Literacy No : Teresa needs 7 literacy credits No : Teresa needs 5 Reading

UE Literacy
L1 Numeracy No : Teresa needs 7 numeracy credits and 5 Writing credits
credits

Credits Attempted and Achieved by year

Year Not Total Total
Sat Achieved Achieved Merit Excellence Credits Attempted
2022 3 3 11 17 17
2021
2020
2019
2018
3 3 11 17 17

Credits Attempted and Achieved by level

Not Total Total
NCEA Level Achieved Achieved Merit Excellence Credits Attempted
5
4
3
2

1 3 3 11 17 17