Get ready for reporting season with our comprehensive blog post! Packed with expert tips, new features, and resources, we’ll help you navigate building and publishing student reports in Compass. This blog post is your one-stop shop for all things reporting!
June 2026: Student Achievement Data Import Update (CASES21)
There’s been an update to the Student Achievement Data import for CASES21 – 2026 data is now Version 11.
If you’re unsure whether your data has imported correctly, please check CASES21 to confirm. If you experienced import errors, we recommend re-downloading the Student Achievement Data and re-importing it into CASES21 using the updated version.
If you have any questions or continue to experience issues, please reach out to our Support Team!
2026 Semester Reports Webinar: Beyond the Basics
Ready to take your reports further? During this webinar, we go deeper into Cycle Settings, Report Elements, and Subject Pages, before walking through how to preview your reports, and publish them to your school community when you’re ready.
Whether you’re heading into your first reporting season with Compass or looking to sharpen your processes, this session is packed with practical tips and FAQs to help things run smoothly.
New to Semester Reports in Compass? We recommend completing the ‘Semester Reports Initial Set-up’ Compass Academy course before watching this webinar recording.
Victorian Curriculum: Version 2.0
In accordance with Department of Education requirements, we have added the single consolidated Mathematics 2.0 achievement standard (VCM2MA) to the existing Victorian Curriculum Achievement Standards Report Element. From 2025, the new Mathematics achievement standard is marked on the scale of A to 11.0.
As of 2026, the previous Mathematics 1.0 achievement standards are no longer available for reporting in Compass.
Also in alignment with DET specifications, the transition to English version 2.0 will not impact reporting. As a result, the English achievement standards will not change, remaining as follows: Reading and Viewing (VCERV), Speaking and Listening (VCESL) and Writing (VCEW).
From 2025, the DET has also introduced a new grading option called “Progressing Towards” or “PT”. In alignment with these specifications, we have added this grading option to the existing Victorian Curriculum Achievement Standards Report Element.
For more information on how these updates look in Compass, check out the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 blog post.
Important note: In accordance with DET specifications, we are unable to generate averages or apply algorithmic calculations for Victorian Curriculum progression points. If you’re using Learning Tasks to import grades into Semester Reports, and a student has received more than one grade for the same progression point, only the highest grade will be imported.
Proposed Updates to Reporting Format
We are aware of some proposed changes to the formatting of Semester Reports. At this stage, we are closely monitoring the direction the DET are taking with regard to these changes, and are awaiting confirmation of further details.
Once the policy documentation has been finalised and reporting requirements have been confirmed, we will assess any changes that may need to be made within the Compass platform to align with the updated format.
As soon as the necessary details have been confirmed, we will be able to better advise on any required adjustments to your reports.
2025 Semester Reports Webinars
At Compass, we’re committed to making your Semester Reports process as smooth and efficient as possible. Last year, we ran a comprehensive Semester Reports Webinar Series, designed to support both new and experienced users of the Compass Semester Reports module.
Whether you’re setting up reports for the first time or looking for tips to streamline your workflow.
Check out the YouTube playlist here!
New Features & Updates
Filter Report Elements by Display Type
You can now filter reporting elements by display type, providing a clearer view of the wide range of Report Elements available in Compass. Simply navigate to the Elements tab of your Semester Reports module to find the new Display Type dropdown, and filter as needed. Please note that staff will need the ReportsAdmin permission in order to access this.
Check out our YouTube playlist for short videos demonstrating key functionality and enhancements to the Semester Reports module in Compass. Keep an eye on this playlist for future updates and new feature highlights.
This playlist currently includes videos on:
- Select Teacher Names to Display on the Front Cover of Reports
- Advanced Front Cover Enhancements – Includes the ability to preview the front cover!
- Click to Exclude Comments in Enter Results
- Highlight Row in Enter Results
- Enter and Edit Results in Launch Reviewer
- Include Chronicle Count in Semester Reports
Compass Academy
The first step to setting up your reports in Compass is to complete the Semester Reports Initial Set-Up Compass Academy Course.
This self-paced course is designed to assist you in building the framework of your Semester Reports cycle in an online short course format, accompanied by videos and narration to talk you through the process. Please be advised that completion of this course is a prerequisite for Semester Reports training consultations.
For teaching staff new to writing reports in Compass or in need of a refresher, check out the ‘Teacher Fundamentals – Assessment & Reporting’ Compass Academy course!
Guides
Admin Staff & Reports Coordinators
- Publishing Semester Reports Guide
- Semester Reports Subject Checklist
- Semester Reports Quick Guide Checklist
Teaching Staff
Tips & Tricks
Looking for expert tips on creating outstanding Semester Reports? From formatting to results entry, these resources have all of our top tips on how to create comprehensive and insightful reports in Compass!
- Semester Reports: Tips & Tricks Guide
- Personalise your school’s Semester Reports YouTube video
FAQs
Get answers to all of your Semester Reports questions with our FAQ guide! Carefully put together by our Support Team, whether you’re wondering about formatting, content, or results entry, we’ve got you covered.
Enrolment Bounds
Understanding how enrolment bounds work is key to accurate and meaningful reporting. In this short video, we cover everything you need to know—including how enrolment periods influence report data, recommended duration settings, and how to exclude specific students from classes to keep your reports clean and relevant.
We’d love to help you make the most of your Compass experience!
If you need further assistance with setting up your Semester Reports, feel free to contact our Support Team or submit a Semester Reports training request here.