St Cecilia's Catholic Primary

School

2023 MID YEAR REPORT

Layla-Lana Callow
PRE-PRIMARY

Miss Joanne CARLOS

TEACHER

Mrs Mandy Sheen

PRINCIPAL
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Understanding this report

Children receive a description of their overall achievement in Religious Education, English and Maths.
They may also receive a description of their overall achievement in other learning areas. Schools may
provide achievement descriptors for individual learning area components.

Achievement scale
ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTORS

The student demonstrates excellent achievement of what is

expected for this year level.

The student demonstrates high achievement of what is

expected for this year level.

The student demonstrates satisfactory achievement of what

is expected for this year level.

The student demonstrates limited achievement of what is

expected for this year level.

The student demonstrates very low achievement of what is

expected for this year level.

The descriptors summarise the standard (or quality) of achievement associated with each level. The
scale describes the depth of knowledge and understanding and the range of skills that students typically
show.

Maintaining a level in a learning area from one semester to the next is an indication of positive
achievement and expected development.

A child who is on an Individual Education Plan will have progress reported against learning outcomes
outlined in the Individual Education Plan.

Learning Area - student work scale

O Outstanding VG Very good S Satisfactory I Inconsistent U Unsatisfactory

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary

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Religious Education
MISS JOANNE CARLOS

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

 
The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

• Retell the main events of ‘Jesus and the Children

• Retell ‘The Story of the Resurrection of Jesus’ and explain the importance
• Describe the words and actions Jesus used to show love and kindness to Jairus and his daughter
• Explain how Jesus showed love to all people
• Identify what Jesus taught the Disciples in 'Jesus and the Children'
• Accurately make the Sign of the Cross and explain why people make the Sign of the Cross
• Represent two or more ways that people can live how Jesus taught
• Identify good and loving choices that people can make, with the help of the Holy Spirit
• Provide one example of what people may thank God for during Mass
• Give one or more reasons why people thank God during Mass

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Effort O VG S I U

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary

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English
MISS JOANNE CARLOS

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

Reading and Viewing 

• Use predicting and questioning strategies to make meaning from texts

• Read short, decodable texts with familiar vocabulary and supportive images
• Recognise letters of the English alphabet, in upper and lower case
• Segment and blend sounds to read consonant-vowel-consonant words
• Recall one or two events from texts with familiar topics
• Respond to texts by sharing their feelings or connecting to personal experience

Writing and Creating

• Write their name

• Create short texts to reflect their own experiences
• Use familiar words, phrases and images to convey ideas
• Show evidence of letter and sound knowledge

Speaking and Listening 

• Deliver short oral presentations, to peers and known adults, to share experiences and
communicate ideas
• Communicate, clearly, in informal group and whole class settings
• Participate in informal and play-based discussions
• Speak at an appropriate volume and pace.
• Attempt to use body language, gestures and eye contact
• Attempt to use props or media when speaking

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

COMPONENTS Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Reading and Viewing

Speaking and Listening

Writing

Effort O VG S I U

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary

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Mathematics
MISS JOANNE CARLOS

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

Number and Algebra 

• Count to and from 10, in order

• Count objects with one-to-one correspondence
• Subitise small collections of objects
• Order small collections of objects as more/less.
• Connect number names, numerals and quantities up to 10

Measurement and Geometry 

• Compare the length and mass of objects

• Connect familiar event/s to each day of the week
• Group objects based on common characteristics e.g. colour, pattern, type of animal

Statistics and Probability 

• Answer simple questions to collect information

• Make simple inferences about data

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

COMPONENTS Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Measurement and Geometry

Number and Algebra

Effort O VG S I U

COMMENT
Due to absences during this semester, there is insufficient assessment data available to determine a
Grade in Statistics and Probability.

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary

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Science
MRS NICOLE DRYSDALE

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

Science Understanding

• Describe the properties and behaviour of familiar objects. 

• Suggest how the environment affects them and other living things.

Science as a Human Endeavour

• Share and reflect on observations.

Science Inquiry Skills

• Ask and respond to questions about familiar objects and events.

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

COMPONENTS Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Science as a Human Endeavour

Science Inquiry Skills

Science Understanding

Effort O VG S I U

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary

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Drama
MISS JOANNE CARLOS

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

• Contribute ideas to create short drama

• Use voice, expression and/or movement to present ideas through drama
• Face the audience, using some performance skills

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

COMPONENTS Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Drama - Making

Effort O VG S I U

Digital Technologies
MRS NICOLE DRYSDALE

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

• Label digital systems (hardware and software) and where they are used.

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

COMPONENTS Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Knowledge and Understanding

Processes and Production Skills

Effort O VG S I U

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary

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Health Education
MRS KRISTINE LEE-GOWLAND

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing

• Identifying and naming emotional responses we may experience in different situations, such as
feeling happy, sad, excited, tired, angry, scared, confused
• Identifying appropriate language and actions to communicate feelings in different situations
• Identifying actions that promote health, safety and wellbeing, such as: eating healthy food,
appropriate personal hygiene routines, identifying household substances that can be dangerous,
following safety symbols and procedures
• Demonstrating safe active play in outdoor settings and the natural environment

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

COMPONENTS Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Personal, Social and Community Health

Effort O VG S I U

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary

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Humanities and Social Sciences

MISS JOANNE CARLOS

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

Geography

• Identify different ways people are connected to special places

• Describe, orally, the familiar features of places

History

• Identify the structure of their own family

• Recognise important familiar events e.g. Mother’s Day, Easter, NAIDOC Week, ANZAC Day

HASS Skills

• Speak about what they have learnt through language and gestures
• Represent information in different ways e.g. drawing, painting, map, scribed writing
• Pose and respond to topic-related questions

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

COMPONENTS Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Humanities and Social Sciences Skills

Knowledge and Understanding

Effort O VG S I U

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary

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Physical Education
MRS KRISTINE LEE-GOWLAND

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

Moving our body

• Demonstrating body management (e.g. balance on one foot) and locomotor skills (e.g run, jump,
hop, gallop)
• Demonstrating skills to control objects (e.g. kick, catch, throw)
• Demonstrating fundamental movement skills in simple games, with or without equipment
• Cooperating with others when participating in physical activities and games
• Following rules when participating in physical activities and games (e.g. responding to simple
commands, safe use of equipment)
• Identifying the ways in which regular physical activity keeps us healthy and well

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

COMPONENTS Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Movement and Physical Activity

Effort O VG S I U

Visual Arts
MISS JOANNE CARLOS

Semester One Reporting Descriptors

The reporting descriptors below highlight the outcomes taught over this semester. For children to
achieve the “C” grade – the child is required to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of what is
expected for this year level at this point in time.

Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

COMPONENTS Excellent High Satisfactory Limited Very Low

Visual Arts - Making

Visual Arts - Responding

Effort O VG S I U

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary

Personal and Social Development

Not yet
Has a strong sense of identity Consistently Frequently Sometimes
demonstrated

Feels safe, secure and supported

Is developing autonomy, independence and

resilience

Is developing the ability to interact with others with

care, empathy and respect
Is connected with and contributes to the world around them

Is aware of and responds to the needs of others

Responds with respect and a sense of fairness to

all

Shows respect for the environment

Has a strong sense of wellbeing

Has developed a strong sense of social and

emotional wellbeing

Is taking increasing responsibility for own health

and physical wellbeing
Is a confident and involved learner

Is developing dispositions for learning such as

curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity,
commitment, enthusiasm, persistence and
imagination

Is developing a range of skills and processes such

as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation,
hypothesising, researching and investigating

Is beginning to transfer and adapt learning from

one context to another

Is beginning to further own learning through

connecting with people, places, technologies and
natural and processed resources
Is an effective communicator

Is interacting verbally and non-verbally with others

for a range of purposes
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GENERAL COMMENT
Layla-Lana is a polite and kind-hearted member of Pre Primary. Her caring nature shines through the
valuable friendships she builds with peers. Layla-Lana takes pride in the presentation of her work and
her confidence has increased to share ideas and communicate her feelings. She sometimes finds it
challenging to separate from her guardian but when her attendance is consistent, she is able to adjust
to routines and feels safe and loved in her school environment. Layla-Lana works collaboratively during
groups tasks and ensures her peers feel happy and included. She is developing organisational skills to
look after personal property. This semester, Layla-Lana enjoyed creating with playdough, dressing up
and putting on puppet shows. In Religious Education, she was absent for most lessons, however, she
identifies ways for people to live like Jesus. Layla-Lana received support to work towards the expected
level for Pre Primary in areas of English and Mathematics. As a goal for English, she can work on
identifying and writing the letter sounds we have learnt and practise writing her name. Layla-Lana was
absent for most lessons about counting and representing numbers up to 10, so I encourage her to
practise writing and comparing numbers up to 10. Congratulations on your efforts this semester, Layla-
Lana.

ATTENDANCE
Layla-Lana has been absent for 108 half days. Her attendance rate is 41%.

Layla-Lana Callow Pre-Primary