Testimonial phraseology
Phrases and sentences both negative and positive
…is a willing student who tries hard.
With a little more attention to detail his results should improve
…needs to realize that there is no substitute for hard work
What X lacks in natural ability he makes up for with hard work
X is an engaging young man with a great sense of humour
X sets very high standards for himself
X is often inattentive in class and so has missed a lot of important work
X has difficulty reaching the required standard but tries really hard to
achieve well
Is a naturally shy student but makes valuable contributions when called upon
Much of X energy has been directed out of school, but has occasionally
made useful contributions to school life
Has developed many leadership skills in his time at Ching Chung
…has made good use of his time at CC
has been involved in a number of…..
has taken good advantage of the opportunities at CC to develop a well
rounded personality
Finds it difficult to commit to extra – curricula activities, which is a pity as
he has good personal qualities to offer as a senior student
Has rarely made any effort to become involved in the extra – curricula life
of the school, which is a pity as he has a lot to offer.
X has found it difficult to find any time to devote to extra – curricula
activities, which has reduced his opportunities for personal
development
X has only lately realized the personal benefit to be gained from participation in extra – curricula activities
Has been an unstinting servant of the students and the school in the many
positions of responsibility he has assumed
His cheerful and energetic approach has been of great benefit to the school
in his role as....
It has been disappointing that x has been unwilling to take advantage of the many opportunities for self-development that have been available to him
Shows commendable initiative in…
Too often lacks the initiative to develop further.…..
Needs to develop the skill to/of….
Has developed a real ability to ask searching questions
Relishes academic challenges
The more challenging the problem the more X thrives
...is persistent in pursuit of solutions to the problems that she encounters
Is willing to take up the challenge of problem solving…
Must show more determination when presented with difficulties
Would gain a lot if she was prepared to be more involved in class discussion of….
Needs to accept that improvement can only come with hard work and attention to detail
Tends to look at problems in a superficial way
His work too often lacks the depth that the topic requires