Australian Report Opening and Closing Comments, F-6
The opening sentence gives a short overall picture of how the student has approached learning in the reporting period, and the closing sentence looks ahead with a warm, realistic wish. Together they frame the learning behaviour comments without repeating them.
Here are 14 samples from the 220 openers and closers in the full pack: one of each for every overall level, then one pair written for each report period.
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For any report period
Overall picture: Consistently C
Opener
- [Name] approaches learning calmly, works hard and treats others with respect.
Closer
- The consistent effort [Name] shows at school is building a confident approach to new tasks.
Overall picture: Usually U
Opener
- [Name] often contributes useful ideas to group tasks and listens to the suggestions of others.
Closer
- Regular effort and attention to the next steps will help [Name] keep moving forward.
Overall picture: Sometimes S
Opener
- [Name] has a friendly, positive manner and is learning to organise [his/her/their] belongings and time with less help.
Closer
- Well done on the progress so far, [Name]; there is more to come.
Overall picture: Rarely R
Opener
- Each day, [Name] is learning more about our class routines, with adult support helping [him/her/them] along the way.
Closer
- Short tasks, clear steps and plenty of praise are helping [Name] feel successful.
For a specific report period
Term 1 interim report
Opener
- The move to a new year level has been smooth for [Name], who follows class routines confidently and independently.
Closer
- I am looking forward to the rest of the year with [Name] in our class.
Semester 1 report (mid-year)
Opener
- This semester, [Name] has taken more responsibility for [his/her/their] own learning and needs fewer reminders to get started.
Closer
- A restful holiday will help [Name] return ready for a fresh start in Semester 2.
Semester 2 report (end of year)
Opener
- Since the start of the year, [Name] has developed more confidence, and some habits are now becoming more dependable.
Closer
- A continued partnership between home and school can support [Name]'s progress in the coming year.
Tips for openers and closers
- In a Term 1 interim report, focus the opener on how the student has settled into a new class, teacher and routines, since there are only a few weeks of evidence to draw on.
- At mid-year, the Semester 1 opener can sum up progress so far, and the closer can mention the holidays and one goal to carry into Semester 2.
- End-of-year closers in December can mention the summer holidays and the move to the next year level. Keep the wish genuine at every rating, such as hoping for a confident start next year.
Comments by skill
- Effort and Engagement, Foundation-Year 2
- Effort and Engagement, Years 3-6
- Organisation, Foundation-Year 2
- Organisation, Years 3-6
- Working Independently, Foundation-Year 2
- Working Independently, Years 3-6
- Working with Others, Foundation-Year 2
- Working with Others, Years 3-6
- Respect and Behaviour, Foundation-Year 2
- Respect and Behaviour, Years 3-6
- Self-Management, Foundation-Year 2
- Self-Management, Years 3-6
How these sentences were made, and what has been checked: About these comments.