Rachel Jo

Year 9
HJST

End of Year Report

December 2020
Rachel Jo
Year 9
Kaiārahi: Ms J Smart HJST

Extra-curricular:
Chamber Music, Stars Hay House

Awards this year:

Akonga Passport - Bronze, Wakatipu High School Award - for Excellence in ESOL, Akonga
Passport - Silver

Rachel should be proud of an impressive first year at high school. She has displayed resilience
and diligence in the face of challenge. Her spoken English has improved dramatically and she
has shown poise and diligence in all aspects of school life. Aside from the obvious subject
strengths in Music, Rachel has also achieved impressive results in Maths and Social Studies.
Over summer, Rachel would benefit from reading regularly to keep working on her vocabulary
and fluency. I hope to see Rachel involving herself in some of the extra-curricular opportunities
associated with the Arts in future, such as the musical. Enjoy a well-earned summer break,
Rachel.

Ms J Smart

Ākonga Passport points

Extra & Co-curricular 9 Service 0
Learning Engagement 13 Values Cards 4
Summary of Overall Grades - Semester 2

Rachel Jo
HJST

Design and Visual Communication

DVC Skills - Rendering 4M

DVC Skills - Spatial Design 4M

Technological Knowledge - Technological modelling 4E

Technological Practice - Outcome development and evaluation 4M

English (Visual)
Language and Grammar Test 5M

Writing: literary essay film 4E

Speaking: prepared reading 4M

English for Second Language Learners

Selecting and using the written language to communicate (Writing) Working at ELLP Stage 1

Producing a cultural based project (Literacy - Writing in English) 3E

Geometry and Measurement

Algebra 4M

Number 4A

Measurement Skills 4A

Pythagoras 5A

Trigonometry 5A

Geometric Reasoning 4A
Music
Understanding in Context 4A

Practical Knowledge 6

Communicating and Interpreting 6

Social Studies - Extreme World

Problem Solving 5A

9 December 2020
Summary of Overall Grades - Semester 1

Rachel Jo
HJST

English (Written)
Language and Grammar Test 4M

Writing: creative writing 3

Writing: TEDS paragraph 3

English for Second Language Learners

Producing and delivering a cultural based project (Literacy - Spoken Presentation in English) 3M

Music
Communicating and Interpreting 5E

Developing Ideas 5M

Practical Knowledge 5M

Understanding in Context 4A

Number and Algebra

Algebra 4A

Number 4M

Financial Literacy 5A

Physical Education
B2: Movement Skills: Volleyball 4M

C1: Relationships: Sexuality Education 4A

B1: Movement Skills: Circus Not Submitted

A2: Regular Physical Activity: Participation for Wellbeing Not Submitted

B2: Positive Attitudes: Participation 5M

Science 1
Communicating in Science 4M

Physical World - Energy 4A

Investigating in Science 4A

Material World - Matter 4A

Living World - Physiology 4A

9 December 2020
Semester 2

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Design and Visual Communication 9 December 2020

Ms Y Kemp Attendance: 54 / 55

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Consistently applied rendering techniques to

DVC Skills - Rendering 4M
communicate an objects’ shape and surface qualities.

19/11/2020

Evidence of reviewing and refining design ideas that

DVC Skills - Spatial Design 4M
incorporate spatial design knowledge.

19/11/2020

Evidence of reasoning why refinements have been

Technological Knowledge - Technological modelling made in response to the brief and using software to 4E
make a prototype.

12/10/2020

Technological Practice - Outcome development and

evaluation 4M

12/10/2020
Semester 2

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

English (Visual) 9 December 2020

Ms J Daly Attendance: 52 / 52

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Language and Grammar Test 69.5%

5M

7/12/2020

Writing: literary essay film

4E

6/12/2020

Convincing ideas. Voice volume and expression needs

Speaking: prepared reading
to increase. Well done. 4M

4/11/2020
Semester 2

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

English (Visual) 9 December 2020

Progress Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Ideas are thoughtful. Some are detailed and

Writing: formal or creative writing paragraphing is used. Grammar and punctuation
3
errors are frequent.

13/10/2020

Ideas are clear but repetitive. Punctuation is mainly

Reading: information literacy
accurate. 4M

13/10/2020
Semester 2

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

English for Second Language Learners 9 December 2020

Ms Z Arnold Attendance: 51 / 53

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

A good piece of work written in the past tense. Writing

demonstrates a good understanding of structure and
paragraphing. Well chosen verbs keep this text
Selecting and using the written language to Working at
detailed and interesting, and the tense is consistent.
communicate (Writing)
There is a variety of sentence starters and evidence of ELLP Stage
proofreading and editing. Revise capital letters again 1
to improve further. Well done.
24/11/2020

Writing demonstrates the ability to research and

construct a text that shows an awareness of purpose
Producing a cultural based project (Literacy - Writing in
through deliberate choice of content and language.
English) 3E
Further focus on proofing and editing work would
secure the next level.

7/10/2020

Progress Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Progress towards Speaking Working at

ELLP Stage
2
26/11/2020
Semester 2

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Geometry and Measurement 9 December 2020

Mr R Cane Attendance: 51 / 53

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Algebra 4M

26/11/2020

Number 4A

26/11/2020

Measurement Skills 4A

10/11/2020

Can use pythagoras theorem to calculate the sides of a

Pythagoras right angled triangle. Next step is to be able to apply 5A
pythagoras theorem to contextual questions.

13/10/2020

Is able to calculate angles and sides of a right angled

Trigonometry triangle using Trigonometry. Next step is to be able to 5A
use trigonometry with contextual problems.

24/9/2020
Semester 2

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Music 9 December 2020

Mrs A Price Attendance: 51 / 52

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Research task was completed that demonstrated a

basic understanding of the chosen topic. To reach the
Understanding in Context next level, the use of language needs to be further
developed to give more accuracy in sentence structure 4A
and enable a wider use of vocabulary to be used.

25/11/2020

Understanding of music theory is strong. Next steps

Practical Knowledge are to consolidate knowledge of all major and minor
scales and to look at use of chords and their inversions. 6

19/11/2020

Performance skills are working at the level expected.

Further information can be found on the following
Communicating and Interpreting
linkhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1- 6
ZL6Id8L9aqP00UBUI7mDQc1yXqJV38y

19/11/2020
Semester 2

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Music 9 December 2020

Progress Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Performance skills are well at the level required. Piano

lessons would be useful in consolidating the piano
technique.Further comment can be found on the
Performance
following link:https://drive.google. 5M
com/drive/folders/1-
ZL6Id8L9aqP00UBUI7mDQc1yXqJV38y
12/10/2020
Semester 2

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Social Studies - Extreme World 9 December 2020

Ms H Wood Attendance: 51 / 53

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

A solid evaluation of potential solutions has been

completed, with good use of supporting evidence. The
next step is to weigh up the relative significance of
Problem Solving strengths and weaknesses. When choosing a final
solution you should also aim to reflect on how its 5A
effectiveness could be increased with potential
modifications or variations.
15/9/2020

Progress Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Progress Grade Identity, Culture and Organisation

4M

6/11/2020

Made good use of provided resources, extracting

Progress Grade Analysing Sources
relevant information and using it to give specific
evidence in response. Progression to the next level
involves increasingly sourcing appropriate information 5M
independently.
14/9/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

English (Written) 9 December 2020

Mr S Temple Attendance: 47 / 50

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Language and Grammar Test

4M

1/7/2020

The piece needs further detail that develops ideas

Writing: creative writing during the narrative. Focus on adding in more detail
during the drafting process. 3

24/6/2020

The piece needs further development of structure and

Writing: TEDS paragraph ideas. To do so, support ideas with relevant examples
from the studied text. 3

30/4/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

English (Written) 9 December 2020

Progress Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Presenting: visual text

4A

18/7/2020

Reading: Novel study

Satisfactory

19/3/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

English for Second Language Learners 9 December 2020

Mrs P Hearn Attendance: 51 / 53

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

An interesting presentation was given on Ireland.

Producing and delivering a cultural based project Simple ideas were expressed with some detail. Delivery
(Literacy - Spoken Presentation in English) was clear with good pace. For next time, make sure to
work on detail around ideas and more eye contact with 3M
less reliance on notes.

20/3/2020

Progress Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Progress towards Reading Working at

ELLP Stage
1
22/7/2020

Progress towards Speaking Working at

ELLP Stage
2
21/7/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Physical Education 9 December 2020

Mrs J Howzen Attendance: 49 / 53

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Demonstrates a good understanding of the basic

B2: Movement Skills: Volleyball
movement skills required to play a game and is clear
on some positions. Can catch and pass the ball, 4M
contributing to the three touch strategy. Needs to
communicate and move to receive the ball quicker.
1/7/2020

Demonstrates basic knowledge around the themes of

C1: Relationships: Sexuality Education puberty, sexual diversity, healthy relationships and 4A
consent.

11/6/2020

Not
B1: Movement Skills: Circus
Submitted

4/6/2020

A2: Regular Physical Activity: Participation for Not

Student failed to submit final task for this assessment
Wellbeing Submitted

10/4/2020

B2: Positive Attitudes: Participation 5M

18/3/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Number and Algebra 9 December 2020

Ms A Weir Attendance: 50 / 53

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Algebra
4A

29/6/2020

Number
4M

11/5/2020

Rachel confidently understands basic principles of

weekly budgeting including gross and net yearly and
Financial Literacy
weekly income. She is still working on all elements of 5A
tax.

19/3/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Number and Algebra 9 December 2020

Progress Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Progress towards Number skills

3

25/6/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Music 9 December 2020

Miss N Kumar Attendance: 47 / 50

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Able to perform music in front of an audience

confidently at a high standard.Further feedback can be
Communicating and Interpreting found at this link: https://drive.google.
com/drive/u/0/folders/1c4REKEJ5tgiNRv2crf9m7_C 5E
FRWVG_Ayt

21/7/2020

Able to compose music at a high level.Further feedback

can be found at this link: https://drive.google.
Developing Ideas
com/drive/u/0/folders/1c4REKEJ5tgiNRv2crf9m7_C 5M
FRWVG_Ayt

21/7/2020

Practical Knowledge Able to understand music theory at a high level.

5M

21/7/2020

Research project completed with some accurate

Understanding in Context
information. 4A

21/7/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Music 9 December 2020

Progress Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Further feedback can be found at this link: https:

//drive.google.
Performance
com/drive/u/0/folders/1c4REKEJ5tgiNRv2crf9m7_C 5M
FRWVG_Ayt

9/6/2020

Further feedback can be found at this link: https:

//drive.google.
Composition
com/drive/u/0/folders/1c4REKEJ5tgiNRv2crf9m7_C 5M
FRWVG_Ayt

3/5/2020

Theory Able to understand and notate music scales/notes.

5M

9/3/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Science 1 9 December 2020

Ms R Kidd Attendance: 47 / 51

Overall Grades
Standard Comment Grade

Can use language, symbols and texts in written, oral,

Communicating in Science and visual form to express scientific and technological
ideas. 4M

23/7/2020

Can describe various forms of energy and their

transformations within the Law of Conservation of
Energy. Can complete energy equations with support
Physical World - Energy and understands how conduction, convection and
radiation are types of heat energy. To obtain a higher 4A
grade consider the how and why to develop in-depth
explanations.
23/7/2020

Can use critical thinking to make sense of information

Investigating in Science
to make decisions and construct scientific knowledge 4A

23/7/2020

Can state simple relevant facts about an element

including symbol, name, mass number, use and
properties of the element. Can describe the difference
Material World - Matter
between weight and density of matter.To obtain a 4A
higher grade consider the how and why to develop in-
depth explanations.
23/7/2020
Semester 1

Progress and Achievement Summary

Rachel Jo
HJST

Science 1 9 December 2020

Progress Grades
Standard Comment Grade

LUNG CANCER: Can carry out a basic inquiry, with

planning. The project used language, symbols and
texts in written, oral, and visual form, to express
Communicating in Science - Big Project
scientific and technological ideas. To obtain a higher 4A
grade consider the how and why to develop in-depth
explanations.
19/7/2020

STILE Science Site: Can state simple relevant facts

Investigating in Science - Matter
about an element including symbol, name, mass
number, use and properties of the element. To obtain a
4A
higher grade consider the how and why to develop in-
depth explanations.
19/3/2020
Learning
Week Engagement Summary
Rachel Jo
HJST

9 December 2020

Classwork Homework Organisation Behaviour

English (Written) 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.5

Mr S Temple

English for Second Language 4.0 3.0 3.0 4.0

Learners Mrs P Hearn

Music 3.5 0.0 3.5 3.8

Miss N Kumar

Number and Algebra 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.0

Ms A Weir

Physical Education 3.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Mrs J Howzen

Science 1 2.8 0.0 3.0 3.5

Ms R Kidd

4 = Exemplary 3 = Good 2 = Needs Improvement 1 = Serious Concern 0 = N/A

Learning
Week Engagement Summary
Rachel Jo
HJST

9 December 2020

Classwork Homework Organisation Behaviour

Design and Visual Communication 3.8 0.0 3.2 3.0

Ms Y Kemp

English (Visual) 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

Ms J Daly

English for Second Language 3.4 3.0 3.0 3.8

Learners Ms Z Arnold

Geometry and Measurement 3.4 0.0 3.0 3.2

Mr R Cane

Music 3.8 3.3 4.0 3.8

Mrs A Price

Social Studies - Extreme World 3.4 2.3 3.0 3.8

Ms H Wood

4 = Exemplary 3 = Good 2 = Needs Improvement 1 = Serious Concern 0 = N/A