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

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Hooliesmoolies · 09/07/2014 16:07

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.

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kaffkooks · 13/07/2019 14:27

This is a lovely thread. The best bit for me on DS's report was the fact that the "effort" box for every section of the curriculum said "excellent." Makes up for the rather stark "below expectations" on quite a lot of it. It also made me chortle that the curriculum areas he is "achieving expectations" are what DH and I think are important: maths, science and PE! As DH said "who cares about spelling - he'll be using a computer with spellchecker most of his life!"

danni0509 · 13/07/2019 15:47

Ds (5) has autism, he's just finishing reception.

He hasn't met any of the goals in the 17 areas of the eyfs and is emerging with everything, which his teacher obviously had to write but we knew this anyway as he does have quite a significant development delay and needs 1-1 support so it would of been highly unlikely for him to meet the expected levels.

The comments were lovely though, she said he's worked so hard this year and made excellent progress and she is proud of him and he would be missed.

QueenMabby · 13/07/2019 19:27

From DD’s (year 5):
She is such a friendly, thoughtful and kind member of the group. The fact that she has maintained such a positive, focused and conscientious approach all year is incredibly impressive.
And from DS’s (year 8):
[name] is an absolute pleasure to teach. He is always interested and positive and in group work especially, displays a willingness to lead and get things done.

V proud of both of mine.

YouJustDoYou · 14/07/2019 08:56

I'm so downhearted about all these lovely things - I wish I had stuff I was proud of for my little boy...but they've not really said a single thing to make me feel "proud". I've just got to keep slogging on with him and hope next year in yr 2 improves.

timeandtimeagain42 · 14/07/2019 09:23

Not a single positive thing on the report?? Honestly? Because if that's right then that's dreadful on the teacher's part and probably explains why your ds isn't doing so well. Nobody can thrive with constant negativity.

YouJustDoYou · 14/07/2019 13:21

Not a single positive thing on the report?? Honestly?

I keep rereading it to make sure I'm not being negative and misremembering things, but compared with what everyone else on here has said has been said on their kids reports, he's literally just got "Is trying" etc and then they've followed up with a negative after each and every "he's trying- but can't seem to grasp xyz" etc. It's disheartening. He's not naughty, no SEN, just despises school. I'll just gave to tutor him myself over the summer and hope his next report is a bit more positive for the little guy.

bigKiteFlying · 14/07/2019 13:53

@YouJustDoYou DD1 had a report like that end of year 1 only negative reaction we've ever had to her. She was struggling in few things and had suddenly stopped liking school. She went on to have a brilliant year 2 and was much happier.

Chance conversation with some other parents revealed they’d had similar negative reports. Teacher went away a year to do another role in another school came back got another one of my kids - which worried me a lot but she was brilliant with that child.

I don’t know if it was bad year for the teacher, my child, bit of both or a personality clash.

Foxyloxy1plus1 · 14/07/2019 18:16

My DS is grown up now, so it’s a long time ago and wasn’t on a report, but was a comment from his Science teacher. He was mostly in low sets and some of these had students in them who really didn’t care and were disruptive. The Science teacher told me that he always worked hard and did his best and was a pleasure to have in the class.

I was so used to hearing negative stuff and burst into tears. I wish she could see him now.

YouJustDoYou · 14/07/2019 19:10

@YouJustDoYouDD1 had a report like that end of year 1 only negative reaction we've ever had to her. She was struggling in few things and had suddenly stopped liking school. She went on to have a brilliant year 2 and was much happier

This has honestly made me cry, thank you so much. No one ever has anything positive to say about him apart from he has a nice smile - he's not the oldest, or brightest, or most sportiest, etc. It's like he's a nothing who won't ever be remembered for anything...just makes me sad for him when all the other kids are so great and wonderful and smart and a pleasure. Will try and tutor him this summer. Maybe he'll be worth something to them next year.

Oberonunder · 14/07/2019 22:44

My DD's teacher commented that she can illuminate a room with her presence. She's a nerdy bookish type, so it was extra wonderful to read.

Oberonunder · 14/07/2019 23:08

@YouJustDoYou, I’m really sorry to hear that about your child’s report, it sounds really wrong that there isn’t anything positive. My other child’s report is much more of a mixed bag for lots of reasons, but the teacher still managed to slip in a few positive thoughts. Although they don’t really detract from the general gloom of it.

LJdorothy · 14/07/2019 23:21

It's true that teachers don't write 'a pleasure to teach' lightly but I've never written a wholly negative report. Let the school know how the report has made you feel. Believe me, when you're teaching a class, a child with a nice smile is worth a whole lot.

Hiddeninplainsight · 15/07/2019 00:05

@YouJustDoYou I started this thread many years ago and since then most years I haven't had anything I could add because mostly my kids reports are so impersonal and about what they learn and not my actual child. I have gotten used to it now, but I do very much understand your disappointment. My kids have gotten older and I worry less. All that is really important are that you and your child's other loved ones know and value them. We don't have to make our mark on everyone. Your child will be wonderful, and the value he gets from you is way more significant and powerful and that is what counts 😊

FudgeMallowDelight · 15/07/2019 10:03

14 year old dd from her form tutor - "kind, respectful and polite"
12 year old dd from her form tutor -"Extremely hard working, polite and conscientious"

Mumski45 · 15/07/2019 19:48

DS2 has just received an amazing report and I am so very proud of him. Its hard to say this in RL as it comes across as bragging. He is a bright kid and doesn't find the academics hard however the following 2 sentences stuck out for me as they are not about his academic ability:

"I have been so proud of * for helping other children who find the subject challenging and for being patient whilst taking the time to explain things to them"
and
"He is a true gentleman"

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 18/07/2019 11:12

My Yr6 DS is a bright, kind and friendly boy but has no self belief. His report is generally very good but one comment keeps making me fill up. Within the comments from the HT they have written 'I wish that you would see how amazing you are'. I wish he would too.

PantsyMcPantsface · 19/07/2019 09:23

@YouJustDoYou I had pretty much the same report for DD2 this year - lots of arse covering from the teacher listing the intervention work they'd done and then comments about her lovely smile (I've had to complain a few times about the teacher NOT doing the bloody intervention work).

She does have a fantastic smile and I know she's a cracking kid so it was just another example of a teacher who's never taken the effort to get to know the kid - which we knew already.

I was impressed with the multitude of ways DD1's teacher managed to translate "nice kid but bloody hell does not ever stop talking" into positively framed teacher speak though! (DD1's teacher really does "get" DD1 and she's had a fab year)

Happysummer · 29/07/2019 16:20

DD has finished Y4. Usual comments over the years have been "tendancy to day dream during teaching sessions", "working hard to stay on task", "worked hard to manage distractions" .... To this year getting her first A grades for effort and she was described as "a diligent and thoughtful member of the class. She has good friendships and works well with other children in the class. She is calm and gentle in manner, and considers carefully what she is going to say".

Very proud of her effort she has put in and that she now thinks before she speaks and her gentle nature is recognised.

MrPickles73 · 31/07/2019 07:55

Kind

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