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Carlin McNamara
Year: 8
House: Aloysius
Homeroom Teacher: Timothy Alway
Campus: Burke Hall
Campus Director: Peter Cooper
VSN: 536056285
REPORT KEY
Well-established The student consistently and independently addresses all facets of the outcome with
accuracy.
Established The student consistently and often independently addresses most facets of the outcome with
accuracy.
Consolidating The student often addresses most facets of the outcome but requires some assistance and
further practice.
Developing The student is beginning to address some facets of the outcome but needs assistance and
ongoing practice.
Not yet evident The student is yet to demonstrate any facets of the outcome and requires assistance in
the development of essential skills.
NA
REPORT KEY
A+
Outstanding The student consistently, automatically and independently addresses all facets of the
outcome with accuracy and creativity.
Well-established The student consistently and independently addresses all facets of the outcome with
accuracy.
B/B+
Established The student consistently and independently addresses most facets of the outcome with
accuracy.
C/C+
Consolidating The student consistently and often independently addresses most facets of the outcome
with accuracy.
D/D+
Developing The student is beginning to address some facets of the outcome but requires some
assistance and ongoing practice to exhibit the requisite skills.
E/E+
Not yet evident The student is yet to demonstrate an appropriate response and requires assistance in the
development of essential skills.
UG
NA
NS
Senior Campus
GRADE
REPORT KEY
A/A+
B/B+
Good to very good Student work has satisfied criteria at a high level.
C/C+
D/D+
Student work has satisfied criteria at just above the minimum acceptable level.
E/E+
UG
NA
Not assessed Student has not submitted work but with a reason.
NS
Not submitted Student has not submitted work and there is not an acceptable reason.
REPORT KEY
GRADE
REPORT KEY
Satisfactory
Not satisfactory
Approaches to learning
These statements reflect a range of approaches to learning that are pertinent to the subject area.
The scale is: needs attention - acceptable - very good - excellent
HOMEROOM REPORT
TIMOTHY ALWAY
PERSONAL MANAGEMENT
Very good
Needs attention
Very good
Arrives punctually
Very good
Is well organised
Needs attention
Needs attention
Acceptable
Carlin McNamara
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APPROACHES TO LEARNING
A+
Needs attention
Needs attention
B+
E+
Needs attention
Works independently
Needs attention
Works collaboratively
Acceptable
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlin exhibits a basic understanding of the concepts covered in Religious Education/Personal Development this
semester. His assessment results indicate a need for better preparation. He would benefit from maintaining focus in
class and engaging in discussions to gain a better understanding. Submitting work by its due date will be another focus
area for Carlin. It is difficult to tell whether he is engaged, as he rarely contributes to class discussions. His written
responses certainly exhibit the ability to reflect deeply. It is hoped that, as we move through the year, he will feel more
comfortable about taking part in class discussions as his journal entries show he has much to offer.
Carlin McNamara
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ART
EDWINA MINTERN
This semester in ART:
Students have made and presented ideas of increasing complexity, building on their knowledge of different
technologies, genres and themes within the art, craft and design practices. Through the Self Portrait Lino Prints and
Architectural Drawing units, students have discerned and analysed choices in practical tasks and reflected on
outcomes. Students have gained an insight into the skills, traditions, history and culture of visual arts and artists.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
Acceptable
Works independently
Very good
Works collaboratively
Very good
C+
Very good
Very good
C+
C+
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlin has participated quite well in Art this semester. He has demonstrated that he is interested in experimenting with
new materials and techniques. His work created in the Lino Print Unit was effective in concept and showed a good
application of tone with carving tools. Unfortunately, he did not work through the task with enough conviction, so he was
unable to experiment and explore the printing phase. He is encouraged to put in extra time where possible or move
more swiftly during class time in future tasks. Throughout the Technical Drawing Unit Carlin showed more confidence
and productiveness. He demonstrated drawing with precision and explored isometric techniques. His work may have
benefited from him taking more risks and adding more detail to his work. Carlin maintains a somewhat organized Visual
Diary which is ordered and well presented.
Carlin McNamara
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DRAMA
KATIE SABEL
This semester in DRAMA:
Students developed knowledge, understanding and skills about drama as an art form through improvisation, rehearsal
and performance. They made and responded to drama works independently and with their peers. Students explored
and combined the elements of drama to develop tension and focus dramatic action. Students learned to investigate a
topic and gather factual information to present in a Documentary Drama. They performed drama, developing
expressive skills in voice and movement. Students responded to performances from the past through the study of
Alfred Hitchcock and his formula for creating suspense.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
A+
A+
B+
Excellent
Works independently
Excellent
Works collaboratively
Excellent
Excellent
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlin is a creative drama student. During Semester One, he has used his classroom knowledge to incorporate
dramatic techniques and devices into his performance of Roald Dahls 'Lamb to the Slaughter'. Although a little shy and
reserved at times, He is an engaged and focused member of the drama classroom, who continues to provide
constructive feedback and encouragement to himself and his peers. I congratulate Carlin on his efforts during Semester
One, and encourage him to maintain this throughout the year.
Carlin McNamara
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ENGLISH
JOHN MORRISSY
This semester in ENGLISH:
Students developed their writing skills in a variety of genres, with a focus on persuasive writing, letters and the formal
writing of paragraphs and essays. Students read a variety of texts containing familiar and unfamiliar ideas and
information. Their reading and analysis of such texts included Literature Circles, class novels and film as text.
Students engaged in learning experiences that assisted with further developing their verbal and listening skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
C+
C+
Acceptable
Works independently
Acceptable
Works collaboratively
Very good
FUCKING EPIC
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlin is perfect at everything ily
Carlin McNamara
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APPROACHES TO LEARNING
C+
B+
B+
Acceptable
Works independently
Acceptable
Works collaboratively
Acceptable
Acceptable
Very good
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlin is a quiet and happy member of the Health and Physical Education class. He demonstrates ball skills that
continue to develop and he is encouraged to continue focusing in class to further improve these. Carlin participated well
in the Swimming program where he demonstrated competence with his strokes and water safety. He is encouraged to
work on his body position in the water to improve the efficiency of his strokes. Carlins fitness is well rounded and
continues to improve as the year progresses. In Health this semester we have looked at Fitness Components and Body
Systems, including the Muscular, Skeletal, Respiratory and Cardiovascular systems. Carlin has displayed a satisfactory
understanding of these. I look forward to working with him next semester.
Carlin McNamara
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HUMANITIES
MATTHEW DELANEY
This semester in HUMANITIES:
Students have focussed on the structure and conflicts of medieval civilisations and examined how different cultures
have affected the History of human endeavour. They have explored the impact of specific events and developments
upon society in the Middle Ages.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
B+
Very good
Works independently
Very good
Works collaboratively
Excellent
Very good
Carlin McNamara
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
CAROL GALEA
This semester in INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:
Students studied a musical instrument for the pleasure of solo and/or ensemble playing. They are exposed to the
technical features involved in mastering their instrument. Musical development includes understanding music from the
perspective of music literary, aural development, interpretation and creativity.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
B+
Very good
Works independently
Very good
B+
Works collaboratively
Excellent
Completes practice
Very good
Acceptable
B+
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlin has a terrific attitude and has made great progress this semester. He is now playing with a beautifully pure,
lovely tone over the whole range of the flute and no longer struggles to play the notes of the high register. Carlin should
still try to take deeper and fewer breaths so that he can use more air to play loudly and in longer phrases. Carlin has
given some wonderful performances this semester on bass flute in the Flute Ensemble and as first flute in the
Symphonic Band. He is well on the way with his preparations for his Grade Three examination at the end of the year
and is gaining familiarity with his pieces and technical work. Carlin has attended most, but not all, lunchtime rehearsals
Flute Ensemble. However, his attendance at the morning Symphonic Band rehearsals needs to improve.
Carlin McNamara
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ITALIAN
PATRIZIA DE MENEGHI
This semester in ITALIAN:
Students engaged in a lively communicative approach to the development of skills for listening, speaking, reading and
writing, with a clear structural and grammatical progression. Topics included: family; pets; hobbies; and Italian
immigration in Melbourne. Students continued to develop an appreciation of the cultural differences between Italy and
Australia.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
D+
A+
Very good
Works independently
Excellent
Works collaboratively
Excellent
Excellent
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlin has made some progress this semester in Italian. He approaches lessons with increasing positivity and is able to
apply basic language skills in his written and spoken Italian. Carlin is a cooperative student who at times struggles with
the work, he therefore, needs be be proactive toward his studies by seeking clarification when unsure of work and by
participating in class activities. He also needs to regularly revise vocabulary, verbs and points of grammar covered in
class to be able to progress in all areas of the Italian language. Carlin produced an solid ICT assignment on La mia
famiglia.
Carlin McNamara
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LATIN
DAVID WALKER
This semester in LATIN:
Students engaged in the following topics:
- Revision of nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions and numerals
- Principal parts of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th conjugation verbs and of the verb to be
- Perfect tense of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th conjugation verbs
- Perfect tense of the verb to be
- Questions
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
C+
Very good
Works independently
Very good
Works collaboratively
Very good
D+
Very good
Recite Paradigms
C+
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlin has worked steadily and cooperatively in class but has struggled with the more challenging aspects of the work.
He has assimilated about fifty per cent of the course contents (vocabulary/grammar/translation) and is able to put those
into practice in a limited range of assessment tasks. He has performed consistently at an average level in translation
and other class exercises. His test results have been reasonable but better results would be achieved by more
frequent revision and a more consistent approach to home study requirements. I congratulate Carlin on his efforts to
date and I encourage him to maintain a positive attitude towards Latin.
Carlin McNamara
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MATHEMATICS
TIMOTHY ALWAY
This semester in MATHEMATICS:
Students used efficient mental and written strategies to carry out the four operations with integers. They recognised the
index laws and applied them to whole numbers. They simplified simple algebraic expressions and made the connection
between expanding and factorising such expressions. They converted between units of length, area and volume and
performed calculations to determine the perimeter and areas of triangles and trapeziums. They determined the
features of circles and calculated the area and circumference of circles.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
E+
Needs attention
Works independently
Acceptable
Works collaboratively
Needs attention
Needs attention
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlins approach to Mathematics this Semester seems to have been lackluster. He is a capable student but takes a
passive role in the lessons. After some interventions, most notably towards the end of the semester, Carlin did seem to
take more of an interest in the work and was completing most set tasks. Throughout the Algebra and Equations units
next semester, it is important Carlin pays careful attention during the lessons covering operations involving
pronumerals, especially those involving negatives, as he did find the Integers test at the start of the year challenging.
Carlin is encouraged to reflect on his start to Mathematics this semester and return to class with an enthusiastic and
open mind. I look forward to working with him next semester.
Carlin McNamara
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MUSIC
OLIVIA CHER
This semester in MUSIC:
Students continued to further develop their aural skills and music literacy using Kodaly principles. Students continued
to develop their ensemble skills though the exploration of more complex rhythms and textures through the study and
performance of the ensemble work War Dance. Students explored composition, and improvisation using music
technology as a platform. The students developed their understanding of music in specific cultural contexts through the
exploration of Rock music and the fusion of rock music with other different music styles.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
C+
A+
Acceptable
Works independently
Excellent
Works collaboratively
Very good
Needs attention
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlins music literacy assessments reflect some fine skills and he is usually a cooperative member of the Music
classroom. Unfortunately his organisation and commitment to home learning have lacked the necessary effort. This has
hindered his ability to improve upon his current skills and has tarnished several of his grades. Carlin has so much to
offer in Music, and I encourage him to strive for his greatest effort in all activities next semester.
Carlin McNamara
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SCIENCE
TIMOTHY ALWAY
This semester in SCIENCE:
Students investigated cells as the basic units of living things and focused on the specialised structures and functions.
They studied how energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy.
Students explored the different states of matter and investigated them in terms of the motion and arrangement of
particles.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
APPROACHES TO LEARNING
E+
A+
D+
Acceptable
Works independently
Acceptable
Works collaboratively
Acceptable
Needs attention
Very good
TEACHER'S COMMENTS
Carlin has shown an interest in Science this semester, though, I feel he is yet to put in his best effort. His understanding
of concepts has suffered due to this and if he is to achieve grades more reflective of his capabilities he must put in a
greater effort. Carlin is encouraged to take a more active role in the lessons by involving himself in class discussions
and asking questions where necessary. For his scientific reports, Carlin needs to conduct further research to
comprehensively link the results obtained with scientific concepts. Punctuality with work improved towards the end of
the semester, though, does still remain an issue. I hope that Carlin can spend time over the Term 2 holidays reflecting
on his start to Year 8 and returns with an improved application.
Carlin McNamara
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