Assessment and reporting

Because Kinma believes in encouraging healthy learning environments and is non-competitive, our community chooses not to participate in the NAPLAN tests or provide graded reports.

Instead, all children are individually assessed on their progress and abilities.

Profiles

Kinma's children and teachers accumulate a personal profile. Records of each child's progress are kept throughout their years at Kinma. These provide a measure of continuity as a child moves through the school. Records consist of check-lists in specific areas, anecdotes by teachers and examples of children's work.

Parent-teacher meetings

Twice a year there is a conference between an individual child's parents and the group teacher where the child's academic and personal development is discussed. Teachers prepare written evaluations of each child and parents are encouraged to comment or reply in writing on this report.

Parents are also welcome to meet with their child's teacher at any time during the year for additional discussions or support.