The C in effort would be worrying me as well. Why is she not putting in full effort?
See this is where the new system and differences in systems across Australia stinks because in Vic and I am assuming NSW as well (not sure bout Qld) a C IS where kids should be at. We don't give a progression point for effort but if the system is like the Vic one - then a C is where they should be at - a B or A is really difficult to give as the criteria they need to meet to be at a B or A (Over 6-12-18mths in front of where they should be at in that grade) is pretty high.

A student getting a D in Victoria, who is progressing well IS doing fine. If the system is still the "old" A,B.C.D,E system like it was when we were at school then different story but I thought QLD was similar to Vic and NSW on this???

Makes me mad that the system is SO different across the different states - wonder if AUSVels and National Curriculum will ease some of this....(Probably not!)