Sean McGrath evaluated his performance in various subjects for Term 4, 2012. He received an A for effort in most subjects, including math, literacy, Spanish, art and homework. He was particularly proud of improving in fractions, decimals and writing poetry. A goal for next year is to try hard in all areas, even those almost mastered. Sean also helped younger students during wet days and when hurt or sad, demonstrating leadership.

1. The Gardens School ~ Portfolio Sample: Term 4, 2012
Self-Evaluation for Term Four
Name: Sean McGrath Date: 5/12/12
Class: kahu 1
Effort : A = My very best at all times, showed independence B = My best most times, needed some
ideas or support
C = Could have worked better, needed a lot of support D = Did not participate, contribute or
attempt to complete
Maths: This term I have really improved with
fractions and decimals in all areas.
Effort: A
Next year I want learn a bit more about
decimals and fractions but the main focus
I want to learn is algebra.
Literacy including I have really been trying hard in writing
reading, writing, spelling
and own reading:
poetry such as haikus and speeches.
Effort: A
I want to learn a bit more types of writing
next year.
Spanish: I have really enjoyed Spanish this year
and have learnt lots of words and phrases
Effort: A
.
I want to learn a lot more phrases and
words so I can ask for some food.
Art: I learnt a lot of new techniques to draw in
Mrs Whiteheads class.
Effort: B
I would like to get more confident drawing
because I am not a very confident
drawer .
Homework: include I have enjoyed doing all my homework on
maths,
the iPad this year.
Effort: A
I would like to just step it up a level.
Poutama: In poutama my favorite was microwave
pudding that really enjoyed.
In wood work we made really awesome
rockets and my one came third.
Effort: A
I want to learn a bit more about how to
have a better techniques.

2. P.E. and Sport: P.E is a very awesome part of school but
the game that is my favorite is taniwha
Effort: A
and Kiowa.
I want to learn a bit more about netball
skills.
Dancing: including jump I really enjoyed the ball because it was
jam
Effort: A my first night dancing in a formal
accession.
I would like to learn some jump jam that
the intermediates learnt this year.
Speeches: I really enjoyed doing the speeches and I
was a bit disappointed that I didn't go
Effort: A
through to the finals.
I now know what the expectations are so I
can do better next time.
Poetry: I really enjoyed poetry in the haiku area
Next year I want to learn different poetry
Effort: A
that I have never even heard of .
My favourite learning area this term was: Spanish because I thought that for the first
year I can already recognize words in every day life.
One thing I have improved in or achieved this term is: writing, I have
improved in all areas of the poetry we have done this year.
A goal for next year is to: try hard in all areas of work even ones that I have almost
mastered.
These are some of the ways I led proudly this term:
I have been helping out in wet day and the little kids when
they are hurt or sad.