VIC Comment Bank
VIC report comments: engagement and learning behaviours (plain English examples)
Constructive engagement comments: participation, focus, self-regulation, and how these behaviours support learning—without blaming or comparing.
Updated 2025-12-19
This page is a practical summary of publicly available guidance. Always follow your school's reporting template and professional judgement.
Quick compliance checklist
- Describe observable classroom behaviours linked to learning.
- Avoid comparisons to other students.
- Use constructive language and include a next step.
Example comments
Examples
- "[Student] participates in class discussions and asks questions to clarify understanding, which supports steady learning progress."
- "[Student] is developing strategies to stay focused during independent work. Next steps include using a timer and a brief task checklist to maintain attention."
- "[Student] responds well to feedback and is learning to manage frustration when tasks feel challenging. Next focus: using help-seeking strategies and short movement breaks to reset."
Official sources
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