Assessment and Monitoring
At Camp Hill State Infants and Primary School, we are committed to supporting every student's learning journey through a comprehensive approach to assessment and monitoring. Our educators employ a variety of summative assessment tasks, monitoring strategies, and tools to diagnose learning needs, measure student achievement, and inform teaching practices. Assessment is consistent across all year levels and is strategically planned at the beginning of each unit. Students are assessed continuously throughout the unit and at its conclusion to evaluate their overall understanding and progress.
Additionally, students in Years 3 and 5 participate in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), providing further insights into their academic development and performance.
Our Whole School Curriculum, Assessment, and Reporting Plan ensures a cohesive and progressive sequence of learning across all year levels. Students engage in a wide variety of learning opportunities within each learning area and are encouraged to participate in additional curriculum offerings to broaden their knowledge and skills.
Camp Hill's curriculum, assessment, and reporting processes are guided by the department's commitment to Equity and Excellence—realising the potential of every student. We design our curriculum programs to ensure all students can access and actively participate in learning alongside their peers. Tailored supports are provided to address individual learning needs, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Making Judgements
At Camp Hill State Infants and Primary School, we maintain a rigorous, whole-school approach to moderation to ensure alignment between curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and reporting. Moderation occurs at key points throughout the teaching and learning cycle, enabling year-level teams to make consistent and informed judgements that align with the Australian Curriculum achievement standards.
Moderation is conducted within year-level teams and in collaboration with teachers from other schools. This collaborative approach ensures consistency and accuracy in teacher judgements and reporting.
At Camp Hill State Infants and Primary School, we:
- Foster a shared understanding of assessment literacy.
- Use moderated data to inform the next steps in teaching and learning.
- Leverage data from moderation processes to drive continuous improvement.
These practices build confidence among students, teachers, parents, and the wider community in the reliability of teacher judgements and the accuracy of academic reporting.
Quality Feedback Processes – Reporting
We value open communication with parents and provide feedback on student achievement through two primary formats: written reports at the end of each semester (Terms 2 and 4) and Parent Teacher Conferences, held early Terms 1 and 3. Written reports reflect students' knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills taught and assessed during the semester. These reports are based on a range of summative assessment tasks and monitoring strategies, with student achievement evaluated using a five-point scale aligned with the Australian Curriculum year-level achievement standards.
Students also receive regular feedback through a variety of formal and informal methods, including teacher conferences, written and verbal feedback, peer feedback, and self-reflection. This comprehensive approach ensures students are supported in their learning and development, empowering them to take ownership of their progress and success.
Academic report cards
Report cards remain an important way for schools and families to communicate about student learning. They provide a snapshot of a child's progress and achievements. Academic reports are distributed to parents on the final day Terms 2 and 4.
Academic report cards for students in Years 1- 6 will include:
- An achievement mark and an effort mark for each learning area
- An overall behaviour result
For Prep students:
- Academic achievement and effort will be reported for English, Mathematics, and Health & Physical Education (HPE)
- Effort marks will be provided for other learning areas
Reporting for Health & Physical Education (HPE)
- HPE will be reported as one combined learning area across all year levels and both semesters
- Families will see one achievement grade and one effort mark for HPE
Please note: Parents will no longer see written comments on report cards, allowing teachers to focus on meaningful learning experiences while still ensuring families receive clear and consistent information about student achievement and effort.