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VIC report comments: work habits and effort (linked to learning, not just behaviour)
Work habits comment examples that stay useful and professional: organisation, persistence, independence—connected to learning outcomes in plain English.
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
- Work habits comments connect habits to learning (not personality judgements).
- Language remains constructive and specific.
- Include an actionable next step (routine/strategy).
Example comments
Examples
- "[Student] shows growing independence organising materials and following multi-step instructions, which supports steady progress in class tasks."
- "[Student] persists with challenging tasks and uses feedback to improve work. Next steps include using a checklist to proofread and submit tasks on time."
- "[Student] benefits from support staying focused for longer tasks. Next focus: breaking work into smaller steps and checking progress with the teacher during independent work time."
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