Scottish Primary Report Opening and Closing Comments, P1-P7
The opening sentence gives parents and carers a warm overall picture of how the pupil approaches learning, and the closing sentence draws the comment together, thanks families for their support or looks ahead to the next stage.
Here are 14 samples from the 196 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: Secure S
Opener
- A thoughtful and reliable member of our class, [Name] applies [his/her/their] learning skills confidently in many different situations.
Closer
- Keep up the wonderful work, [Name].
Overall picture: Consolidating C
Opener
- [Name] is increasingly independent and mostly manages [his/her/their] belongings and learning time well.
Closer
- [Name] should feel proud of the steady effort shown in class.
Overall picture: Developing D
Opener
- When interested in a topic, [Name] shows real enthusiasm, and the next step is to bring this to all areas of learning.
Closer
- Thank you for sharing in [Name]'s learning; your interest makes a real difference.
Overall picture: Beginning B
Opener
- Kind and friendly towards others, [Name] is beginning to take turns and share during group activities.
Closer
- Well done, [Name], for working so hard to try new things.
For a specific report period
Autumn report or parents' evening
Opener
- It has been lovely to get to know [Name], who has made a confident and thoughtful start to the session.
Closer
- [Name] has made a solid start, and I am looking forward to working together for the rest of the session.
Mid-session report (winter or spring)
Opener
- Over recent months, [Name] has shown a positive attitude to learning and is regularly taking part in class discussions.
Closer
- A short meeting to agree a few simple targets for [Name] would be really helpful, so please get in touch.
End-of-session report (June)
Opener
- Over the session, [Name] has shown a friendly, positive attitude and, when prompted, can produce thoughtful work.
Closer
- [Name] will move into the new class after the summer with a clear plan of support to help [him/her/them] settle.
Tips for openers and closers
- In an autumn report or at parents' evening, open with how the pupil has settled into the new class and its routines, and close by inviting families to a learning conversation.
- For a mid-session report in winter or spring, open with progress since the start of the session and close with one focus for the rest of the session, leaving the detail to the skill comments.
- In the June report, look back over the whole session and close with summer wishes and the next stage, or the move to high school for P7. Stay warm and name one strength for pupils at Beginning.
Comments by skill
- Curiosity and Enthusiasm, P1-P3
- Curiosity and Enthusiasm, P4-P7
- Creativity and Problem Solving, P1-P3
- Creativity and Problem Solving, P4-P7
- Focus and Independence, P1-P3
- Focus and Independence, P4-P7
- Resilience and Adapting, P1-P3
- Resilience and Adapting, P4-P7
- Communication and Collaboration, P1-P3
- Communication and Collaboration, P4-P7
- Respect and Responsibility, P1-P3
- Respect and Responsibility, P4-P7
For the same report: Scottish Secondary Subject Report Comments, S1-S3.
How these sentences were made, and what has been checked: About these comments.