Reporting to Parents
Schools are required to report twice yearly in writing to parents on their children’s progress towards and achievement of the National Standards in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
In addition to written reports, many schools in New Zealand use some form of conferencing format to share information with parents/caregivers. At Waterloo School our meetings will be in the form of Student Led Conferences.
Written Reports
All Children in Years 2 – 6:
Students will receive a progress report at the end of Term 2
Students will receive an achievement report at the end of Term 4
Student Led Conferences
Student Led Conferences will be school wide.
Student Led Conferences will be held in Week 2 of Term 3
What is a Student Led Conference?
A student led conference is a meeting run by the student for his or her parents, entirely focused on the student’s recent learning.
During the conference the student presents work in different curriculum areas, discussing the process of learning and the progress made to date.
Why have Student Led Conferences at Waterloo School?
At Waterloo School we believe that learning is enhanced when the learner reflects on their own learning processes. This principle is consistent with effective pedagogy and assessment within in the New Zealand Curriculum.
Student Led Conferences reflect our vision;
“We are a community who learn and grow together”
Research shows that developing student’s ability to talk about their learning and their progress makes a difference:
Student Led Conferences see your child as the owner of their learning. It enables the students and their parents/caregivers to talk about the learning through:
What can you expect during your child’s Student Led Conference?
As the teacher co-constructs the Student Led Conference, the meetings may look different within rooms and year levels. The level of participation by individual children may vary, according to confidence and developmental levels. This allows for Student Voice and enables the learning journey to be personalized for the students and teachers.
How do they work?
The teacher and student will have spent some time working on what the student will share and talk about. The teacher will support the student as the share;
What will the focus be?
This is a chance for the students and their parents/caregivers to talk about learning through;
Important information;
The student is going to run or help run the conference. They will have had time in class to practice and have a basic agenda to follow.
The conference is about learning – not behaviour or social issues. If you (or the teacher) have concerns regarding these they need to be discussed at another time.
The student-led conference should be a positive experience for all parties, especially your child. If after the conference you have any concerns or questions please arrange a mutually beneficial time with the class teacher to discuss them.
Schools are required to report twice yearly in writing to parents on their children’s progress towards and achievement of the National Standards in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
In addition to written reports, many schools in New Zealand use some form of conferencing format to share information with parents/caregivers. At Waterloo School our meetings will be in the form of Student Led Conferences.
Written Reports
All Children in Years 2 – 6:
Students will receive a progress report at the end of Term 2
Students will receive an achievement report at the end of Term 4
Student Led Conferences
Student Led Conferences will be school wide.
Student Led Conferences will be held in Week 2 of Term 3
What is a Student Led Conference?
A student led conference is a meeting run by the student for his or her parents, entirely focused on the student’s recent learning.
During the conference the student presents work in different curriculum areas, discussing the process of learning and the progress made to date.
Why have Student Led Conferences at Waterloo School?
At Waterloo School we believe that learning is enhanced when the learner reflects on their own learning processes. This principle is consistent with effective pedagogy and assessment within in the New Zealand Curriculum.
Student Led Conferences reflect our vision;
“We are a community who learn and grow together”
Research shows that developing student’s ability to talk about their learning and their progress makes a difference:
Student Led Conferences see your child as the owner of their learning. It enables the students and their parents/caregivers to talk about the learning through:
- celebrating progress made
- clarifying the ‘what’ and ‘how’
- reflecting on the journey
- recognising the student’s role in their own learning
What can you expect during your child’s Student Led Conference?
As the teacher co-constructs the Student Led Conference, the meetings may look different within rooms and year levels. The level of participation by individual children may vary, according to confidence and developmental levels. This allows for Student Voice and enables the learning journey to be personalized for the students and teachers.
How do they work?
The teacher and student will have spent some time working on what the student will share and talk about. The teacher will support the student as the share;
- Goals and work in Reading, Writing and Mathematics
- Goals around learner-agency/learning behaviours/key competencies
What will the focus be?
This is a chance for the students and their parents/caregivers to talk about learning through;
- Celebrating progress made
- Reflecting on the journey
- Recognising the student’s role in their own learning
Important information;
The student is going to run or help run the conference. They will have had time in class to practice and have a basic agenda to follow.
The conference is about learning – not behaviour or social issues. If you (or the teacher) have concerns regarding these they need to be discussed at another time.
The student-led conference should be a positive experience for all parties, especially your child. If after the conference you have any concerns or questions please arrange a mutually beneficial time with the class teacher to discuss them.
