Assessment
Reporting and Assessment
We believe that it is imperative that students and parents receive regular feedback about academic performance. We provide this by careful and consistent marking of work, by comments to individuals and groups, in discussions with parents and in formal reports.
Mid-term gradings give an indication as to whether boys are working to their potential. They provide up-to-date information on student performance with brief comments if required. Each term ends with A fuller written report is provided at the end of each term along with current gradings.
There is an annual Parents’ Evening for each Year Group which provides a formal opportunity for parents to meet with subject teachers and discuss their son’s progress. However, we urge parents who are concerned about their child’s performance to make immediate contact with their son's teacher, tutor or Head of Year rather than waiting for the next parents’ meeting and risk the situation deteriorating.
The assessment of student achievement should be regarded as one component of the overall programme of educational planning in the College.
The system of reporting seeks to ensure that parents and pupils are fully aware of both general and individual progress. It is intended to support educational goals, give positive reinforcement to our pupils and give valuable feedback to the classroom teacher.