As Term 2 concludes at the Bakhita School of Excellence, we’re proud to share a snapshot of the meaningful progress your support has helped make possible.
With almost 100 students across Years 1 and 2, this term has been marked by strong academic growth, improved classroom behaviour, and the steady development of emotional and social confidence.
🌟HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TERM 2 STUDENT REPORTS
Showing Up and Leaning In
- Average attendance: 92.6%
- 22 students didn’t miss a single day
- The majority missed two days or fewer
- Absences were rare and mostly due to minor illness — a clear sign that students feel safe, supported, and eager to learn. These numbers reflect more than routine. They reflect a sense of purpose.
Academic Achievement Across Key Areas
- Students are showing solid results in all core subjects:
- Languages – Tetun & English > Most students were assessed as Outstanding or High in listening, speaking, and reading, Writing in Tetun continues to strengthen across the board, English writing is progressing steadily, especially among first-time writers
- Mathematics > The majority of students are working at or above standard in Number & Place Value, Strong performance also noted in Measurement and Geometry
- Science & Health > Students excelled in Biological Sciences, Physical Activity, and Community Health, with many achieving Outstanding ratings.
Personal Growth and Social Development
- Teachers reported consistent development in students’ ability to: Collaborate with peers, Respect and empathise with others, Recognise and manage emotions appropriately
- A growing number of students are showing independence, managing time well and taking initiative in their learning — skills that will serve them long beyond the classroom.
Supporting the Whole Child
- With dedicated programs in dance, music, religion, and social awareness, students are not only learning, but growing in confidence, creativity, and compassion.
- And with the installation of Starlink internet, classrooms are now connected to global tools and resources for the first time ever — transforming how our students explore, research, and prepare for the future.
💛 Thank You
Your support made this possible.
Every donation, every message of encouragement, every student you sponsor — it’s all helping build a school community that is safe, joyful, and focused on excellence.
Together, we are creating real change.
One student. One term. One future at a time.