St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes

Student Report

Tanush Gosaliya ‑ 8.5

Year 8, Semester One 2023

Included Subjects:
Year 8 Religion
Year 8 English
Year 8 HSIE
Year 8 Mathematics
Year 8 PDHPE
Year 8 Science
Year 8 Technology
Year 8 Visual Arts
Year 8 Pastoral Care

Mr Paul Finneran
Principal
 Year 8 Religion
Tanush Gosaliya - 8.5 - Teacher: Mr Gale - 2023 Year 8 Semester One Report

Throughout the year, students will be given the opportunity to explore issues of faith and identify what it means to live an authentic to Catholic life,
inspired by the example of Christ. Units will be based on Experimental Learning through Inquiry using sound theological content in light of Scripture
and the rich living Tradition that is the Catholic faith. Students will be encouraged to apply critical thought and relate information to a variety of
contemporary contexts.

Grade Performance Descriptors

A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has
achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
B
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the
student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.
C
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the
processes and skills.
D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
E
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the
processes and skills.

Semester One Result Distribution

Overall Achievement NA E D C B A

0 2 22 50 56 29

Semester One - Personal Profile

Is punctual and organised for lessons ✓

Demonstrates behaviour that contributes to a positive learning environment ✓
Works collaboratively and cooperatively ✓

Semester One - Academic Profile

Works to the best of his ability ✓

Works independently ✓
Responds to teacher feedback ✓
Completes set tasks by due date ✓

Semester One - Areas for Improvement in Learning - Comments

Goal • Focus in class at all times and seek assistance when required.
• Focus in class at all times and avoid unnecessary conversation and distraction.

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 Year 8 English
Tanush Gosaliya - 8.5 - Teacher: Miss Woods - 2023 Year 8 Semester One Report

Unit 1: Voices of War - Novel Study

Unit 2: Genre Study

Grade Performance Descriptors

A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has
achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
B
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the
student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.
C
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the
processes and skills.
D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
E
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the
processes and skills.

Semester One Result Distribution

Overall Achievement NA E D C B A

0 0 27 93 33 6

Semester One - Personal Profile

Is punctual and organised for lessons ✓

Demonstrates behaviour that contributes to a positive learning environment ✓
Works collaboratively and cooperatively ✓

Semester One - Academic Profile

Works to the best of his ability ✓

Works independently ✓
Responds to teacher feedback ✓
Completes set tasks by due date ✓

Semester One - Areas for Improvement in Learning - Comments

Goal • Refer to marking criteria as a form of self-reflection before and after the submission of work.
• Use exemplar and mentor texts to enhance the quality of his own writing.
• Revisit complex texts to refine and elaborate initial responses.

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 Year 8 HSIE
Tanush Gosaliya - 8.5 - Teacher: Miss Gaudiosi - 2023 Year 8 Semester One Report

1. Medieval Europe
2. The Spanish conquest of the Americas
3. Japan under the Shoguns

Grade Performance Descriptors

A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has
achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
B
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the
student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.
C
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the
processes and skills.
D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
E
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the
processes and skills.

Semester One Result Distribution

Overall Achievement NA E D C B A

0 2 30 67 54 6

Semester One - Personal Profile

Is punctual and organised for lessons ✓

Demonstrates behaviour that contributes to a positive learning environment ✓
Works collaboratively and cooperatively ✓

Semester One - Academic Profile

Works to the best of his ability ✓

Works independently ✓
Responds to teacher feedback ✓
Completes set tasks by due date ✓

Semester One - Areas for Improvement in Learning - Comments

Goal • Adopt a solid study routine to consolidate classroom learning through application and revision at home.
• Seek assistance and guidance when concepts and work activities are unclear.
• Review notes to retain information and enhance the quality of extended responses.

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 Year 8 Mathematics
Tanush Gosaliya - 8.5 - Teacher: Ms Khoury - 2023 Year 8 Semester One Report

This semester students developed knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of Number and Algebra. They have learned about Computation
with Integers, Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages, Financial Mathematics, Algebraic Expressions, Indices and Equations and Rates and Ratios.
Students used different communication techniques in the presentation of mathematical understanding and reasoning, including written tasks, PBL’s,
post-tests and portfolios of work.

Grade Performance Descriptors

A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has
achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
B
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the
student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.
C
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the
processes and skills.
D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
E
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the
processes and skills.

Semester One Result Distribution

Overall Achievement E D C B A

14 20 56 63 6

Semester One - Personal Profile

Is punctual and organised for lessons ✓

Demonstrates behaviour that contributes to a positive learning environment ✓
Works collaboratively and cooperatively ✓

Semester One - Academic Profile

Works to the best of his ability ✓

Works independently ✓
Responds to teacher feedback ✓
Completes set tasks by due date ✓

Semester One - Areas for Improvement in Learning - Comments

Goal • Continue to study at home and expose himself to challenging questions that encourage a deep understanding.
• Maintain the levels of motivation and enthusiasm already evident so that he continues to challenge himself.

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 Year 8 PDHPE
Tanush Gosaliya - 8.5 - Teacher: Mrs George-Loulach - 2023 Year 8 Semester One Report

In Semester One, students identified and developed strategies used to promote health and wellbeing and effectively manage their own personal
health, safety, and wellbeing. Through the development of self-management skills, students developed strategies on how to keep themselves and
others safe. Students examined rights and responsibilities in a range of relationships and developed skills to maintain safe and respectful
relationships.
Units of work studied during semester One included:
- Eat Well, Feel Great!
- Healthy Relationships
- Fitness and Athletics
- Basketball and Soccer

Grade Performance Descriptors

A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has
achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
B
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the
student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.
C
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the
processes and skills.
D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
E
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the
processes and skills.

Semester One Result Distribution

Overall Achievement NA E D C B A

0 2 12 72 72 1

Semester One - Personal Profile

Is punctual and organised for lessons ✓

Demonstrates behaviour that contributes to a positive learning environment ✓
Works collaboratively and cooperatively ✓

Semester One - Academic Profile

Works to the best of his ability ✓

Works independently ✓
Responds to teacher feedback ✓
Completes set tasks by due date ✓

Semester One - Areas for Improvement in Learning - Comments

Goal • Ask questions during and after lessons to clarify and consolidate understanding.
• Use all resources available in the school setting to maximise learning, including teaching and support staff, print and
online resources.

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 Year 8 Science
Tanush Gosaliya - 8.5 - Teacher: Mr Sciberras - 2023 Year 8 Semester One Report

Elements & Compound

The Changing Earth

Grade Performance Descriptors

A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has
achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
B
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the
student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.
C
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the
processes and skills.
D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
E
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the
processes and skills.

Semester One Result Distribution

Overall Achievement NA E D C B A

0 1 45 78 34 1

Semester One - Personal Profile

Is punctual and organised for lessons ✓

Demonstrates behaviour that contributes to a positive learning environment ✓
Works collaboratively and cooperatively ✓

Semester One - Academic Profile

Works to the best of his ability ✓

Works independently ✓
Responds to teacher feedback ✓
Completes set tasks by due date ✓

Semester One - Areas for Improvement in Learning - Comments

Goal • Contribute constructively to class discussions.

• Practise collecting and representing information by tabulating and graphing results.
• Identify variables that need to be controlled in order to make experiments valid and reliable.

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 Year 8 Technology
Tanush Gosaliya - 8.5 - Teachers: Miss Bravo, Ms Lory - 2023 Year 8 Semester One Report

This semester students have planned and managed the production of a design solution using a range of tools, materials and processes in the
production of a quality project for an engineered or agriculture and food designated product. In addition, students have developed a design and
production folio documenting evidence of their developed criteria to evaluate their design ideas, used graphical (drawings and sketches) techniques
to represent their design ideas and evaluation of their design solution.

Grade Performance Descriptors

A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has
achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
B
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the
student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.
C
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the
processes and skills.
D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
E
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the
processes and skills.

Semester One Result Distribution

Overall Achievement NA E D C B A

0 18 61 57 19 4

Semester One - Personal Profile

Is punctual and organised for lessons ✓

Demonstrates behaviour that contributes to a positive learning environment ✓
Works collaboratively and cooperatively ✓

Semester One - Academic Profile

Works to the best of his ability ✓

Works independently ✓
Responds to teacher feedback ✓
Completes set tasks by due date ✓

Semester One - Areas for Improvement in Learning - Comments

Goal • Remain focused in class, utilising his time productively and avoiding social interactions.
• Adopt a more conscientious approach to class tasks in order to develop learining and skills.
• Openly share his knowledge throughout classroom discussions to achieve a deeper understanding of subject
content.
• Apply constructive feedback to his work so that he may continue to progress.
• I would encourage Tanush to make use of the sample answers provided for understanding the structure, content,
and style expected in his own responses.

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 Year 8 Visual Arts
Tanush Gosaliya - 8.5 - Teacher: Miss Vazzoler - 2023 Year 8 Semester One Report

Animals and Insects: A structural investigation of drawing animals and Insects as well as the formal qualities that can be applied to drawing in
various mediums to create expressive depictions of both animals and insects.
Into the Comic Verse: An investigation into the practice of art through comics. Students within this unit will continue to develop their artmaking.

Grade Performance Descriptors

A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has
achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
B
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the
student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.
C
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the
processes and skills.
D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
E
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the
processes and skills.

Semester One Result Distribution

Overall Achievement NA E D C B A

0 0 11 41 28 8

Semester One - Personal Profile

Is punctual and organised for lessons ✓

Demonstrates behaviour that contributes to a positive learning environment ✓
Works collaboratively and cooperatively ✓

Semester One - Academic Profile

Works to the best of his ability ✓

Works independently ✓
Responds to teacher feedback ✓
Completes set tasks by due date ✓

Semester One - Areas for Improvement in Learning - Comments

Goal • Revise the content covered in class to consolidate knowledge and understanding.
• Practise regularly to improve skills and technique.

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 Year 8 Pastoral Care
Tanush Gosaliya - 8.5 - Teacher: Mr Zuza - 2023 Year 8 Semester One Report

Attendance

Attendance Period 01/02/2023 - 16/06/2023

Number of Attendance days in this Report 84

Whole Days Absent (Explained) 1 Partial Days Absent (Explained) 1

Whole Days Absent (Exempt) 0 Partial Days Absent (Exempt) 0

Whole Days Absent (Unexplained) 0 Partial Days Absent (Unexplained) 0

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