We believe students are active learners who construct knowledge through inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking. By engaging with the world around them and sharing ideas with others, they develop a deep understanding of transferable concepts both within and across disciplines. We empower students to take ownership of their learning by encouraging them to ask questions, make choices, and express themselves creatively.
Throughout your child's educational journey, we are committed to regularly communicating with parents and taking a holistic approach to assessments and reports.
Assessment is an important part of our teaching and learning cycle at Kennedy School. We assess to identify what students know and what they need to learn next. This assessment of learning takes many forms: discussions, observations, classroom learning, as well as standardised tests which provide us with valuable information on how students are progressing year-on-year for their age group. We also work with students to develop their capacity to self assess - identifying their own strengths, stretches and ways to achieve their goals.
The international standardised assessments we participate in are:
This diagram shows the 4 dimensions of Assessment. Although the 4 dimensions of assessment are not weighted the same, they all aim to provide evidence to inform learning and teaching.
Standardised tests help to measure learning and they capture what a student has learned at a particular ‘point in time’ and this helps us to also report on learning.
Throughout the year, parents are kept abreast of learning and progress with opportunities to discuss and engage in student learning.
Learning Pathway
The vast majority of our Year 6 students will transfer to ESF West Island School, which is a short distance away from ESF Kennedy School.
Imagine your child confidently stepping into their secondary school journey, already familiar with the campus, teachers, and expectations. Our partnership with West Island School makes this a reality.
