| What they say | What they mean! |
| Could do better | But probably wont |
| Shows enthusiasm in P.E. | But not in anything else |
| Very creative in Art | Paints on paper, clothes, walls and other pupils |
| Constructs complicated sentences with maturity | Swears a lot |
| This will improve in time | But possibly not in our lifetime |
| Gets on well with peers | But not with teachers |
| Contributes enthusiastically to class discussions | Is argumentative |
| Very imaginative | Tells lies |
| Has had a very eventful year | Been excluded more than once |
| Is an achiever | Is manipulative and bossy |
| Will go far | But not far enough |
| Is trying | Very trying |
| Inroads have been made in numeracy and IT skills | The forged £10 notes are almost undetectable |
| Showed great initiative on the field trip | MacDonalds have taken legal action against the school |
| Has received public acknowledgement of achievements in extra-curricular activities | Has received Community Orders for twocking and ASB |
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