Reporting

At Bayfield School, we believe in building strong partnerships with families through clear and timely communication about student learning. Our reporting approach includes a combination of face-to-face conversations and online updates throughout the year.

1. Learning Conferences
Held in terms 1 and 3, these conferences involve students, teachers, and parents. They are a valuable opportunity to celebrate progress, discuss learning goals, and set next steps together.

2. New Written Reports via Hero
Twice a year, in Terms 2 and 4, parents receive a formal written report through our school management system, Hero. These reports provide a clear picture of your child’s achievement and progress across the curriculum, their next steps for learning, and ways you can support learning at home.

In reading, writing, and mathematics, students will receive an overall achievement grade based on their progress towards curriculum expectations using a five-point grading scale. Further information about the grading system is provided to the right.

The report will also include a general comment that celebrates your child’s effort, learning disposition, progress as a learner, and involvement in school life. This comment provides insight into the strengths they bring as a learner and the positive contributions they make to our school community. A summary of your child’s attendance will also be included.

3. PAT Reporting (Years 3–6)
Students in Years 3 to 6 sit Progressive Achievement Tests (PATs) in reading, mathematics, and listening twice yearly. PAT results are shared with families and used alongside classroom data to inform teaching and track progress over time.

Our approach to reporting ensures parents have a clear, up-to-date understanding of their child’s learning journey and how they can support it at home.