Each year we report on student progress every term. In terms 1 and 3 we hold student conferences, and in terms 2 and 4 we write mid year or end of year report comments.
Reports comments are added to the '2023 Report' page on Hero. This is the main learning page you have for your tamariki on Hero, which shows the large green dials for each main learning area. Underneath all of the dial diagrams, you will find your child's mid year report comment, and a little way into the holiday break you will also find their co-curricular reports, if your child takes any co-curricular lessons. Ākonga will have been shown their report at school on Tuesday, and once students have seen their report, they will be made live for parents and whānau to view.
Each report comment includes the following:
- A 'General / Whānau teacher comment' which has been written by your child's whānau teacher and moderated by other teachers in the team. This includes a general overview of your child's learning and behaviour for the past two terms
- An 'Ākonga comment' which has been written by your tamariki. This may include information about what they like doing at school, how they interact with their friends and peers, and particular events or aspects of note so far this year
- A short explanation of what the hub has been focusing on in communication arts (inquiry, reading, writing, oral language) and maths
Where to find the report comment
Log into your Hero account and click on the photo of your child. This will take you directly to their main '2023 Report' page. This page will show you your child's achievement in reading, writing, journey of growth and development (social and emotional development), and maths. Under the maths information you will find their 2023 mid year report comment. Please click on 'read more' to view the whole report.
Please note that at the very bottom of your tamariki's report page, you can find their attendance information for each term this year. This will be shown in two large dials, one for each term. The darker green section shows the percentage of time at school, the light green shows the number of late days recorded, red shows the percentage of time away for an unjustified reason, and orange shows time away for a justified reason (such as sickness, household isolation, bereavement, or other educational endeavours). You can hover your cursor over each section to see information about the number of half days in each section.
There is now a data grid underneath the dials, showing your child's key attendance data for both terms, and a summary line showing YTD (overall data for the year to date). For the overall attendance percentage, the Ministry attendance guidelines are as follows:
90 - 100% attendance = regular attendance. 80 - 90% attendance = irregular attendance. 70 - 80% attendance = moderate absence. Below 70% attendance = chronic absence.
How to find out information about your child's goals and evidence of learning
This document shows a few handy tips and tricks about how to access additional information about the specific goals your child is working on, and how to see the learning they are uploading.
If you have any trouble finding or viewing your child's report comment, or if you have any questions regarding the information, please don't hesitate to contact your child's whānau teacher.
Ngā mihi,
The Amesbury team
