Things that make you proud in school reports (that are NOT related to NC levels)

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Last year I remember a thread which was basically everyone sharing things from school reports that they were proud of, that had nothing to do with NC levels. It just about made me cry with the lovely things everyone was proud of. So, everyone, please share .

For me, I was really proud that the teacher said that my DD always had lovely ideas for her writing. I was also really proud that she had moved from virtually being a selective mute with the teachers (for two terms), to choosing to stand up one day in front of the class and talk to the class about her fairies she had brought in. Apparently she didn't say much, but she was happy telling everyone about them nonetheless.

I got 'ThatBloodyChild is a pleasure to teach'

< swells with pride >

Ds who is finishing Pre school got

'Miniracmun's confidence is growing daily....'
'He is a very happy motivated boy who is also a thoughtful and kind friend to his peers'

I had tears in my eyes when I read this.

I still get teary eyed at dd report from 2 years ago, she had a lovely teacher who was leaving. She wrote that dd was a delight to have in the class and she will miss her.

DD1 adores her Y1 teacher and is quite sad that she's only got a week left of being taught by her. The feeling is mutual, the teacher told me she'd happily come in on a Saturday to teach DD1.

DD2 is a bit of a charmer, to the extent that her teacher said 'she just looks at me with those big eyes and says 'may I go to the toilet?' and my heart just melts!'. Made me giggle a bit but so true.

DD's report said "MiniBunny is a thoughtful, caring and hard working girl. She has been an absolute pleasure to teach again this year."

My friend's boy, who is in the same class. Had a comment which read "X is a live wire and his favourite time of the day is break time, when he can go and play football!" My friend said that summed him up perfectly

(DD End of year 6):

'We will all miss MiniKitty immensely. In the nicest possible way, she is one of a kind.'

(DS end of yr 11):
'He has blossomed so much over the past year and has shown real strength of character'

I have a sports-averse dd1, who used to hate nothing more than sport's day.

Last year's Y4 report said she'd had a brilliant attitude in PE and tried hard, which - being honest here - was a massive surprise. We were thrilled with that, from a health and attitude point of view!

DD is kind, helpful, hardworking, and imaginative. Couldn't ask for nicer adjectives.

The headline on my DDs first ever school report was that she had settled well and her teacher has enjoyed seeing how very much DD enjoys being with her friends.

(Am aware this could be report speak for "little bumps treats the whole school experience like an extended birthday party").

My favourite comment in yr5 DS's report this year was 'He has a range of highly sophisticated avoidance techniques when it comes to handwriting'.... so proud

"Every class needs a Gingerboy. I will miss him, but I know he will make me proud." Or something to that effect, because DS (Y1) throws himself into any topic and is very enthusiastic. I nearly cried. As far as I can tell she wrote very individual and warm reports to all of Gingerboy's friends. Thank you lovely teachers!

gingercat that made me cry-how lovely.
my lots reports were lovely particularly dd's saying she knows when to have a laugh and when to get on. However what msde me so very proud this year was sports day -the whole of the year group age 9 and 10 clapped the losers of every race as hard as the winners, they shouted keep going at those who flagged and hugged the losers as well as the winners-so impressed!
My all time favourite comment was ds1 (asd) year 1 teacher shaking my hand and saying it was a privilege to have taught him-inclusion is about valuing my boy just as he is.

Whaypt do teachers put on the reports of the naughty/disruptive children? As nobody ever seems to get a report saying their child is a pain in the neck, are only nice things allowed on reports?

Well I'm not sure that 'starting to listen to other people with respect' is a ringing endorsement of my eldest's ability to work with others (or the 'becoming more able to participate equally as a team') but I'm so proud of herfor the 'sensible, hard working girl who always tries hard to do her best'

My DS is just finishing his reception year. I have two favourtie parts from his report. The first one made my heart swell with pride and second just made me laugh!

[DS] said to a boy in his class "would you like to play with me while your friend is away", demostrating his gentler, caring side.

And...

[DS] was a great leader and motivated his team by chanting "can we build it?" and all his building team replied "yes we can".

Heels - I can remember my big brother once got 'x can be a lovely child when he wants to be but needs support to develop a positive attitude towards school work, staff and other children' which i think basically translates to 'x can be a real shit at times' and DD had a comment this year about 'x needs to learn when it is appropriate to be talking and when it is not'

so there are negative comments on reports, I think people just don't share them as much.

Heels - there are lots of ways of letting people know the honest truth, but you just have to think carefully how to phrase it. This OP asked for nice things though.

Haha! Made me giggle x

Great idea! I loved that DD (reception) 'always says lovely things about other peoples' work and glows with pride when friends compliment her work'- means more than any of the attainment levels

DS (8) got his report today. In the headteacher’s comments (addressed to the student) the head had written “keep being you”.

DS has ASD and ADHD. Having recently been in a course for parents of children with the same diagnosis and heard some horror stories about unsupportive schools, I’m so happy DS is somewhere where the staff “get” him and appreciate him for who he is. It made well up a little.

I'm reliably informed via these threads that teachers only use the "pleasure to teach" line if the child genuinely is.
So far ds has been a pleasure to teach in all 3 years reports. He was also described as kind, caring and a little gentleman.

He did "fail" art though......... how can a six year old fail art???

Whaypt do teachers put on the reports of the naughty/disruptive children? As nobody ever seems to get a report saying their child is a pain in the neck, are only nice things allowed on reports?

There was a very very funny thread shortly after I joined the site about what was written on reports v what was really meant.

You learn how to phrase things I think.

A teacher at our school wrote reports that were the honest unvarnished truth about children, they were entertaining to read but got sent back for her to do again unsurprisingly!

I think a teacher should be able to think of something nice to say about every child. It’s sad to think a child could be judged to have NO redeeming qualities, even if they have behaviour issues.

You are very supportive to your peers, who certainly value your friendship and kindness. Makes me swell with pride each time I read it.

My DS in nursery had 'X will sometimes sit and listen to a familiar story.' Speak for 'he never sits down for storytime'

It made me smile as he would never sit at home and look at books. A few months later he was diagnosed with autism and has real issues with remaining sat down.

So a negative spun as a positive, but still exactly him. He has just finishing year 6 and it is pretty much the only comment I can remember from all the others.