As we come to the end of Semester 1, I just wanted to highlight two things about Years 9 and 10.

1. When I speak to students about their reports, the first thing I look at are what we call the ABE’s. This stands for Attitude, Behaviour and Effort. At KSHS, our staff report on the following attributes: Works to the best of their ability; Shows courtesy and respect for others; Is well organised and prepared for learning; Actively participates in learning, and, Meets deadlines. Our staff then give students a level in each domain, do they demonstrate the domain consistently, often, sometimes or seldom. The reason we place high value on these ABE’s are because they show the student is participating in school. We want every student to reach their potential, whatever that may be, and if they are demonstrating these ABE’s consistently, then they are giving themselves every opportunity to achieve to their full potential. I really urge you to focus on these when you receive your student’s report and have a discussion with them based around these and not just the grades. It is a great way to build goals for Semester 2 and beyond. I would also urge you to contact any staff if you have concerns about the ABE’s.
   
   
2. As we approach the end of the Semester, I would really encourage all our Year 9 and 10s to think about how the world is changing. They will be making decisions about their future schooling in the next semester and if they can start planning and setting goals now, it will make these decisions a lot clearer and also more attainable. If you ever need any help with these sorts of 'career planning' decisions we are really fortunate to have the services of an amazing Careers Practitioner in Amanda Moreno Diaz (Morenodiaz@education.wa.edu.au). Ms Moreno Diaz is an amazing resource for our students and also for our parents. She is always more than willing to help start the 'pathway planning' process for you and your student about what they may want to move on to after schooling.