PYP Reporting

Conferences

Parents are invited to a conference with their child twice a year. The first, in October, is facilitated by the teacher and is a significant opportunity to share initial progress, strengths, goals and action plans in the months leading up to the mid-year reporting period. The second conference is held in March and is student-led. Children prepare a plan to help them guide you through the learning they would like to share with you. They can also share their learning in the specialist subjects during this conference.

Seesaw 

Parents can access a broad picture of what their child is learning through Seesaw, our online portfolio. Student portfolios support a purposeful and ongoing process of reflection, by collecting student and teacher-selected work designed to document continuous student learning and growth in a meaningful and compelling way. Unit of inquiry reflections are also shared via Seesaw and provide a picture of your child’s understanding connected to the unit of inquiry essential elements, such as central idea, key concepts, lines of inquiry, approaches to learning skills, and learner profile. Students in Grade 4 and 5 use Google Classroom as their primary digital platform for learning, but teachers will share announcements, photos and other news to Seesaw for parents to access.

Standards

Standards describe the agreed expectations for what students should know, understand, and be able to do at each stage of their learning. They act as clear signposts that guide teaching and learning across grade levels, ensuring consistency and coherence in what is taught. Rather than limiting students to a fixed level, standards provide clarity of expectation while still allowing for individual growth and differentiation. Teachers use standards to plan learning experiences, assess understanding, and track progress over time — helping students, teachers, and families see both achievement and growth in relation to shared learning goals.

Reports 

You will receive two written reports, one at the end of each semester (February and June). In Early Childhood, these reports are organised around the four domains of learning. In Grades 1-5, you will receive information about your child’s progress in language, mathematics, and specialist subjects as well as a Learner Profile comment. 

Celebrations of Learning 

These are another way that parents can remain updated about their child’s progress. Each grade will offer at least two opportunities for parents to come in to interact with their child’s learning in a variety of ways. Celebrations of learning help Show and embrace the unique way we learn. They are an opportunity to celebrate your child’s learning journey and growth. Celebrations of learning empower student choice and voice are student centred.

Parent Workshops - Coffee Mornings

The beliefs, values and approaches of the PYP can be different to the curriculum that many of our families are used to. For this reason, ABA strongly believes in communicating both the theory and practices of the PYP. Parent workshops are organised through the year for parents to attend and learn more about the PYP. These workshops are excellent opportunities to be immersed in the approaches we use for teaching and learning. Workshops also help parents connect with other parents to chat and discuss all things connected to PYP and ABA.