Positive report card comments

The best positive comments are specific: they name exactly what a student does well, so the praise feels earned. These original examples cover subjects, effort and character.

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Positive words to describe students

enthusiastic · curious · kind · determined · thoughtful · creative · reliable · confident · resilient · helpful · focused · imaginative · respectful · hard-working · independent · cooperative

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Positive comments about learning

• [Name] has grown in confidence in class. It has been lovely to see that they can retrieve information from a text accurately. They work with impressive determination.
• [Name] has demonstrated excellent understanding in class. It is pleasing to note that he organizes longer pieces into well-linked paragraphs. His effort is excellent in every lesson.
• [Name] has made good progress in class this year. Notably, she is confident with the number work covered this year. She always gives her very best effort.
• [Name] has achieved a very high standard in class. They use scientific vocabulary accurately and confidently, which is a real strength. They consistently apply excellent effort.
• [Name] is a capable and steady learner in class. He shows real interest in how people lived in the past. His effort is excellent in every lesson.
• [Name] really shines in class. We are delighted that she talks about artists' work with insight. Her enthusiasm and hard work are a joy to see.
• [Name] has worked well in class this year. In particular, they sing tunefully and with enthusiasm. They work with impressive determination.
• [Name] is a highly capable learner in class. A real strength is that he performs skills with control, precision and fluency. He always gives his very best effort.
• [Name] has a sound understanding of the class we have covered. In particular, she enjoys sharing opinions about the books she reads. She consistently applies excellent effort.
• [Name] has had a wonderful year in class. They write with flair, adapting their style to suit different audiences, which is a real strength. Their enthusiasm and hard work are a joy to see.
• [Name] has shown a secure grasp of the key ideas in class. He sets out his working neatly so it is easy to follow. He always gives his very best effort.
• [Name] approaches class with real confidence. Notably, she asks thoughtful scientific questions and suggests ways to test them. Her effort is excellent in every lesson.
• [Name] is working securely in class. It is pleasing to note that they use sources to find information. They consistently apply excellent effort.
• [Name] has made excellent progress in class this year. A real strength is that he produces work of a high standard with real attention to detail. He works with impressive determination.
• [Name] has had a positive year in class. It has been lovely to see that she can describe music using words such as tempo and dynamics. Her enthusiasm and hard work are a joy to see.
• [Name] approaches class with real confidence. A real strength is that they read the game well and make good decisions. They work with impressive determination.

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Positive comments about character and work habits

• [Name] is a superb role model for others. It has been lovely to see that they move between activities calmly and quickly. Keep up the good work in next year.
• [Name] demonstrates an exemplary attitude to learning. It is pleasing to note that he takes responsibility for his actions. I look forward to hearing of his continued success.
• [Name] shows an excellent attitude to learning. She completes and turns in homework on time, which is a real strength. I wish her every success in next year.
• [Name] is polite, keen and always ready to learn. A real strength is that they work well independently and in groups. I am confident that they will continue to progress in next year.
• [Name] is polite, keen and always ready to learn. Notably, he listens respectfully when others are speaking. Keep up the good work in next year.
• [Name] brings enthusiasm and kindness to the class every day. She sets a positive example for classmates. Thank you for a lovely year, and good luck in next year!
• [Name] is a superb role model for others. In particular, they keep their materials organized. I wish them every success in next year.
• [Name] shows an excellent attitude to learning. We are delighted that he follows classroom rules without reminders. It has been a pleasure to teach him this year.
• [Name] demonstrates an exemplary attitude to learning. She uses calm words to solve disagreements. I am confident that she will continue to progress in next year.
• [Name] brings enthusiasm and kindness to the class every day. It has been lovely to see that they show kindness and includes others. It has been a pleasure to teach them this year.

Make praise specific

"Great job this year" is kind but forgettable. "[Name] explains reasoning clearly and can find more than one method" tells a family exactly what their child has achieved, and the child can build on it.

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