Assessment & Reporting

Accurate and timely assessment and reporting helps to improve student learning through more targeted support, assistance and extension of student At Wollert Secondary College, we believe that accurate and timely assessment and reporting are essential to improving student learning. Our approach ensures that students receive meaningful feedback, enabling them to grow and extend their skills, while parents and carers remain informed and engaged in their child’s progress.

Purpose of Assessment

Assessment at Wollert Secondary College is designed to:

• Provide students with regular, constructive feedback to help them improve their knowledge and skills.
• Keep parents and carers informed of their child’s achievement and learning progress.
• Evaluate and report on student progress against the Victorian Curriculum Achievement Standards.
  

Forms of Assessment and Reporting

Progressive Reporting
Students and parents/carers can access teacher feedback on Common Assessment Tasks (CATs) through Compass as tasks are completed throughout the semester. This ensures up-to-date information on progress and achievement.

Growth Habit Progress Reports

Distributed at the end of Term 1 and Term 3, these reports provide insight into how students are engaging with their learning. They focus on growth habits such as persistence, personal responsibility, and engagement in the classroom.

Three-Way Conferences
Held in Term 1 and Term 3, these conferences provide an opportunity for students, parents/carers, and teachers to discuss progress, celebrate successes, and identify next steps for improvement.

Semester Reports
Issued at the end of each semester, these reports compile assessment data and teacher feedback into a comprehensive summary of student achievement and growth across all subjects.