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COMMENTS: Art progress 1=#N has made good progress in Art this year thanks to a sustained level of effort and hard work. 2=#N has made excellent progress in Art this year through focus and applying #s to #h work. 3=#N has made progress this year although this has been limited by #h attitude and focus towards #h work. COMMENTS: Art Effort 1=#N needs to ensure that #e focuses on the task at hand and does not find #s distracted by others. 2=#N has consistently worked hard and has spent time practising and refining #h artwork. 3=#N has proved a distraction for many in class due to sustained levels of talking and unfocussed work. COMMENTS: Art good progress 1=#N has made good progress in Art this year thanks to a sustained level of effort and hard work. COMMENTS: Art improvement 1=#N needs to practise drawing from observations to improve. 2=#N ought to spend more time considering the use of colour and how it is applied to improve #h work. 3=#N could improve #h work by spending more time thinking through #h designs before

putting it onto paper. 4=#N would drastically improve in Art if #h spent more time focussed on their work and less time chatting. COMMENTS: DT opener 1=#N has shown enthusiasm and demonstrated consistent effort in Design and Technology. 2=#N has generally shown enthusiasm and will often try #h best in Design and Technology. 3=Unfortunately #N will often be off topic in Design and Technology. 4=#N has the ability to do excellently in Design and Technology but often does not try #h hardest. COMMENTS: dt overall 1=Generally a good year for #N in D&T, #e has demonstrated progress and learnt a number of new skills which will aid #h progression next year. 2=A positive year in D&T for #N. #E needs to ensure #e follows all instructions to improve #h practical and design work. 3=An great year in D&T for #N. #E must make sure #h enthusiasm is not to the detriment of #h practical work. Taking #h time is a skill #e needs to learn. COMMENTS: dt practical 1=#E has the abiltiy to choose the correct materials and tools. #E can begin to plan the order of work on #h own. 2=#E needs support in choosing materials and tools. #E will often need to be told the correct order for the production of work. 3=#E can choose the correct materials and tools for a job. #E will confidently plan the order of work and start on their own. COMMENTS: DT work 1=#E can generate labelled sketches or ideas, but may need some support. 2=#E can generate and design sketches independently, but needs to improve #h recording of ideas. 3=#E can design imaginative products and complete excellent design work independently. COMMENTS: English opener 1=It is a pleasure to have #N in English. #E shows enthusiasm and interest in the subject. 2=#N makes a fantastic contribution to the class, displaying enthusiasm and competence across the subject. 3=#N will always try in English and has made progress in a number of key areas this year. 4=#N has generally had a positive year in English with good progress in a number of areas. COMMENTS: English reading 1=#E is expected to read a variety of materials and can create atmosphere when reading aloud, by varying pace and intonation 2=#N's reading has shown good progress this year. #E reads a variety of books with growing expression and good fluency 3=#E reads independently showing good expression and understanding. #N shows obvious enjoyment in reading, choosing a good range of appropriate texts. 4=#E is becoming a competent reader and is starting to enjoy more demanding books. #N is able to read silently and is developing sustained concentration. 5=#E is reading more fluently as a result of regular practice, and is hopefully enjoying reading more demanding books.

COMMENTS: English speaking and listening 1=#N is well informed, and quietly puts #h point of view over in class discussions. #E listens with interest during these sessions. 2=#N listens well in discussions and is beginning to join in with more enthusiasm. #E generally thinks carefully about the point #e is trying to get over to others. 3=#N is a good contributor to class discussions, and is starting to think more carefully about the point #e is trying to make. 4=#N must curb #h tendency to daydream when involved in class discussions. COMMENTS: English writing 1=#N writes with feeling and expression, and is willing to draft and redraft work, when appropriate #N has a lively imagination. 2=#N writes well-structured pieces with the use of interesting detail and expressive words leading to work which involves the reader. 3=#N is starting to use excellent description and other writing techniques to suit the purpose of the piece. 4=#N is able to write independently, and will can use a range of punctuation correctly. However, #N will often need reminding to check work for spellings and basic punctuation errors. COMMENTS: Excellent progress 1=#N has made excellent progress this year thanks to enthusiastic hard work. COMMENTS: form general 1=#N is pleasant, lively and cheerful. 2=#N is polite and well mannered. 3=#N is a charming and helpful member of the class who can always be relied upon to carry out any task conscientiously. 4=#N demonstrates a sensible and mature attitude to school life. 5=#N has an outgoing personality and is developing a wide range of interests. 6=#N shows encouraging signs of maturity and will discuss sensibly any comments about work or behaviour. 7=#N is developing self-confidence and becoming more independent in thought and action. 8=#N is a popular member of the group and has a good sense of humour. 9=#N is always prepared to listen to advice and to act upon it as a means of improving the standard of work. 10=#N approaches all school activities with care and increasing perseverance. COMMENTS: form general two 1=#E is pleasant, lively and cheerful. 2=#E is polite and well mannered. 3=#E is a charming and helpful member of the class who can always be relied upon to carry out any task conscientiously. 4=#E demonstrates a sensible and mature attitude to school life. 5=#E has an outgoing personality and is developing a wide range of interests. 6=#E shows encouraging signs of maturity and will discuss sensibly any comments about work or behaviour. 7=#E is developing self-confidence and becoming more independent in thought and action. 8=#E is a popular member of the group and has a good sense of humour. 9=#E is always prepared to listen to advice and to act upon it as a means of improving the standard of work. 10=#E approaches all school activities with care and increasing perseverance. COMMENTS: form opener 1=#N is a pleasant and well motivated pupil who clearly gains much from school and

gives much in return. 2=#N continues to make a positive contribution to the class through cheerfulness, enthusiasm and perseverance. 3=#N has the ability and commitment to excel in all subjects. 4=#N has made a positive start to #h time at Valley Gardens Middle School. COMMENTS: form organisation 1=#N is well organised and always makes sure #h Planner is signed, homework is recorded and that #e has all the equipment needed for that day. 2=#N is becoming more organised, making sure #h Planner is signed, homework is recorded and #e has all the equipment needed for that day, although there is still room for improvement. 3=#N needs to work on #h organisation making sure #h Planner is always signed, homework is recorded and #e has all the equipment needed for that day COMMENTS: form progress 1=#E has made excellent progress towards targets across the board. 2=#E has made excellent progress towards targets in the majority of subjects. 3=#E has made pleasing progress towards targets in the majority of subjects, however there are a few subjects where #e may need additional support and more focus to reach #h attainment potential. 4=#E has made satisfactory progress towards targets in the majority of subjects however there are a few areas of concern. COMMENTS: form targets 1=#N must realise that self-discipline is key to success and happiness at school. 2=#N is capable of achieving good results when concentrating but must avoid the tendency to daydream. 3=#N needs to be more assertive and develop the self-confidence to express opinions and ideas more readily. 4=#N must try to develop a more positive attitude towards work rather than attempting to distract other members of the class. 5=#N needs to realise that homework assignments are important and be prepared to give these more time and attention. 6=#N has a slow work rate and must make a greater effort to work more quickly. 7=#N must avoid the tendency to chatter and needs to recognise the value of concentrated attention. 8=#N must balance high standard of academic work with involvement in extra-curricular life of the school. COMMENTS: Geog improve 1=For #N to improve in Geography #e needs to grasp a better understanding of the world around #m. 2=To see improvement in #N's work I would like to see #m begin to add detailed explanation to #h work. 3=For #N to improve #e needs to start describing the links between differing factors in a range of Geographical situations. 4=To improve #N needs to start to think empathetically when answering questions. COMMENTS: Geog understand 1=#E has an impressive knowledge of place and the key ideas related to mountains and Jamaica. 2=#E has a sound knowledge of place and the key ideas related to mountains and Jamaica. 3=#E has a secure knowledge of places and some of the key ideas related to mountains and Jamaica.

COMMENTS: Geography behave 1=#N produces a good level of work which is well thought through and shows a high level of understanding. 2=#N generally produces a good level of work but sometimes needs encouragement to access higher level thinking or to engage with more difficult questions. 3=#N has the ability to produce good Geography work but will often spend lesson time #Distraction instead of working. COMMENTS: Geography knowledge 1=#E has shown and demonstrated an advanced level of apptitude with Geographical skills. 2=#E has consistently demonstrated that #e is a capable and confident Geographer, using a wide range of skills to show understanding. 3=#E has generally demonstrated a good level of skill in Geography. 4=#E can sometimes show a good level of skill in Geography. COMMENTS: Geography progress 1=This year #N has made fantastic progress in Geography. 2=This year #N has made good progress in Geography. 3=This year #N has made satisfactory progress in Geography. 4=This year #N has made poor progress in Geography. 5=#N is a keen and enthusiastic pupil who has produced excellent work in all areas of the subject. 6=#N is a capable pupil who has made good progress in Geography. COMMENTS: History bhave 1=#E confidently takes parts in discussions and makes a strong contribution to the lesson 2=#E can take part in discussion but will often need encouragement to answer questions and discuss topics. 3=#E rarely takes part in conversations or class discussions, #e needs to develop confidence in #h opinions and ideas. 4=#E will often contribute to class discussions but is quickly of topic when working in a group. COMMENTS: History improve 1=For #N to improve in History #e needs to begin to take responsibilty for #h own research. 2=To improve #h history work #e should move from describing to explaining in #h answers. 3=For continued improvement in History #N should begin to explore using a range of sources and evidence. 4=To improve in History #N needs to spend more time thinking through #h answers. 5=#N should try to explain their ideas in more detail to improve in History. COMMENTS: History progress 1=#N has demonstrated good sustained progress in History. 2=#N's progress has been satisfactory in History. 3=#N's progress has not been as good as I would have expected, #e has made satisfactory progress. 4=#N has shown excellent progress in the understanding of History. 5=#N has not made the progress expected, but can demonstrate an understanding of Historical concepts. COMMENTS: History work 1=#N produced written work and drawings of a good standard to reflect #h knowledge. 2=#N is capable of producing written work and drawings to reflect #h knowledge. 3=#N has worked steadily and shown that #e has a developing knowledge of historical

subjects. 4=#N has selected information independently from a wide range of sources. 5=#N can interpret and analyse a range of sources and historical evidence. 6=#E can discuss historical bias and give reasons and ideas to support #h thoughts. 7=#E can present and discuss ideas in a sensible and appropriate manner. COMMENTS: ICT current 1=#E is currently striving to improve #h computer game design skills and I am confident the final piece will be excellent. 2=#N needs to apply #s more in the current topic to ensure their work is the same level as previous work. 3=#E is currently working on computer game design, I hope this piece of work will be the same quality as the others. COMMENTS: ICT effort 1=#N has worked hard in ICT producing some excellent work. 2=#N has worked well and produced work of a good level. 3=#N has generally produced good and focussed work. COMMENTS: ICt opener 1=In ICT we have looked at a variety of topics including Spread sheets, Databases and will finally be covering Game Design. Also a trip to CLC at Marden allowed us to programme a Pac Man game using the Scratch program. COMMENTS: ICt praise 1=#N's work on "How to teach Databases" was a highlight of #h year in ICT. 2=#N's completed database was a particularly good piece of work. 3=#N did well in the Spreadsheet assessment showing a good level of understanding and progress. COMMENTS: Maths 1=#N has had a positive year in Maths showing improvement in a number of key areas. 2=#N has had an excellent year in Maths displaying good understanding and knowledge. 3=#N has generally demonstrated interest in Maths this year and has engaged with the majority of topics. COMMENTS: Maths Approach 1=#N generally understands new concepts well and knows the appropriate time to ask for help if #e gets stuck. 2=#N easily takes on board new concepts and is ready and willing to challenge #s. 3=#N is keen to learn but sometimes, when faced with new concepts, needs to slow down and check #h approach. COMMENTS: Maths mental 1=#N displays apptitude for mental maths and quickly solves problems in #h head. 2=#N needs to work on #h mental maths skills, developing estimation and quick ways to solve problems. COMMENTS: maths presentation 1=#E has been working on improving #h presentation and setting out work logically. 2=#E has greatly improved the presentation and layout of #h work. 3=#E has improved the presentation of #h work but now needs to display consistancy in #h approach. COMMENTS: maths problem 1=#N approaches challenges with enthusiasm and is willing retry questions when incorrect.

2=#N has some confidence when problem solving but needs to develop more in this area. 3=#N lacks confidence in problem solving and needs to develop this skill to progress. COMMENTS: Maths shape 1=#E has recently been working on 2D and 3D shapes and is progressing well in this topic. 2=#E has recently been working on 2D and 3D shapes and needs to focus a little more to make good improvements in this topic. COMMENTS: RE effort 1=#E has shown lots of interest and has paid great attention, whilst contributing to discussion. 2=#E has shown interest and has generally been willing to discuss ideas in class. 3=#E will generally display a positive attitude towards RE but needs to volunteer answers and opinions more freely. COMMENTS: RE enthusiasm 1=#E has shown lots of interest and has paid great attention, whilst contributing to discussion. 2=#E has shown interest and has generally been willing to discuss ideas in class. 3=#E will generally display a positive attitude towards RE but needs to volunteer answers and opinions more freely. COMMENTS: RE improve 1=To improve in RE #N needs to actively contribute to class discussions and share #h own opinion. 2=To see continued progress in RE #N needs to assess and consider the opinions of others before coming to a conclusion. 3=To see more progress in RE #N should aim to think through why people hold certain beliefs before coming to a conclusion. COMMENTS: RE progress 1=#N has shown interest in RE this year and has made good progress. 2=This year #N has made reasonable progress and shown a good level of understanding in RE. 3=#N has demonstrated adequate progress but has not shown the interest in RE that is needed to make good progress. 4=Whilst #N has made progress this year it has been hampered by their attitude towards RE. COMMENTS: RE studied 1=In RE this year we have studied Creation, Important Religious People, Northern Saints and Buddhism. COMMENTS: RE work 1=#E has shown competence and ethusiasm in completing #h RE work. 2=#E has displayed excellent comprehension and enthusiasm in completing #h RE work. 3=#E generally demonstrates enthusiasm and a good level of understanding in RE. COMMENTS: Sample intro sentence 1=#N has had a mixed year but there are signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late. 2=#N has made steady progress throughout the year. 3=#N has made #SampleRatingList start to the year. COMMENTS: Sample project-work sentence 1=#E has put a lot of effort into #h project-work and I was especially pleased with #h #SampleScienceTopics assignment.

2=Project-work has been done to a minimum standard and is often handed in late. 3=#H project-work has varied considerably however #h #SampleScienceTopics assignment was excellent and has been displayed in reception. COMMENTS: Sample summing-up sentence 1=#N has achieved a well-deserved Level #? overall. Well done #N. 2=#N has achieved a Level #? overall. With a little more effort #e could reach Level #?. 3=#N has not had the best of starts this year and is still working at Level #?. COMMENTS: Science ve 1=#N has had an excellent year in Science and has consistently been enthusiastic and curious about the Science topics. 2=#N has demonstrated a good level of enthusiasm and curiosuity in Science this year. 3=#N has generally shown good levels of enthusiasm in Science. COMMENTS: Science observation 1=#E has excellent observation skills in Science. 2=#E has good observation skills in Science. 3=#E needs to improve #h observation skills in Science. COMMENTS: Science practical 1=When designing experiments #N is capable and confident. #E can organise their ideas, plan and carry out an experiment efficiently and accurately. 2=When designing an experiment #N benefits from group discussion. #N can carry out experiments in a confident and accurate way. 3=#N will often need support in the designing of experiments. #E can then complete the investigation in efficient and accurate way. COMMENTS: Science progress 1=#N progress has been fantastic this year. 2=#N has made good progress this year. 3=#N has made adequate progress this year. COMMENTS: Sciene App 1=#E can apply previous knowledge to new situations and draw excellent, well thought through conclusions. 2=#E can see links between different situations and principles and can often draw conclusions from them. 3=#E will often see links between #h observations but will sometimes need help to draw a clear conclusion. COMMENTS: Signature 1=MP LIST: Distraction 1=day dreaming 2=talking 3=chatting 4=distracting others 5=clowing around LIST: SampleRatingList 1=an excellent 2=a good 3=an average 4=a disappointing 5=a poor

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