VIC Reporting Samples
Victorian school report sample (fictional): how the pieces fit together
A plain-English example of how a Victorian school report typically combines teacher judgement, progress indication, and a five-point scale—plus what a strong subject comment looks like.
This page is a practical summary of publicly available guidance. Always follow your school's reporting template and professional judgement.
Quick compliance checklist
- Include teacher judgement, progress indication, and five-point scale for each curriculum area taught.
- Use plain English and keep the report easy to understand for parents/carers.
- Keep comments evidence-based and aligned to achievement standards.
What a VIC report is required to show (at a high level)
- Teacher judgement (level score on the continuum).
- Progress indication since last report (where applicable).
- Five-point scale rating (age-related required for English/Maths/Science where applicable).
- A written comment that complements the above.
Fictional sample comment (Mathematics)
Examples
- “Alex is working at Level 4 in Mathematics, which is at the expected standard at this point in the year. Since Semester 1, Alex has progressed by applying efficient strategies to solve multi-step number problems and explaining their reasoning. Alex’s strengths include selecting helpful representations (number lines and arrays) and checking solutions for accuracy. Alex is developing confidence interpreting data displays and describing patterns in results. Next steps include practising explaining ‘why’ a strategy works and using precise mathematical language when justifying answers.”
Why this works in VIC reporting
- It describes achievement against the achievement standard (plain English).
- It includes evidence and next steps.
- It complements the level score/progress/scale shown elsewhere on the report.
Official sources
Create a VIC-aligned comment draft
Use VIC School Reports to draft a comment, then edit it to match your evidence and school template.
Explore the VIC reporting cluster
VIC Student Reporting Requirements (Foundation to Year 10): What must be in the report
A practical, VIC-compliant summary of the minimum requirements for reporting to parents/carers: teacher judgement, progress indication, and five-point scale for each curriculum area taught.
How to write VIC report comments (plain English, evidence-based, achievement-standard aligned)
A practical template for Victorian report comments: achievement, progress, strengths, growth areas, and next steps—written in plain English for parents/carers.
Five-point scales in Victoria: which scale to use, and what each rating means
A VIC teacher guide to the four types of five-point scales (age-related, learning goals, learning dimensions, EAL expected progress) and when each is appropriate.