Image caption "Now, what can I say about Olivia?"

It's that time of year again. Teachers up and down the land have been slaving over their end-of-year reports and parents are eagerly awaiting to hear whether or not their little angels are top of the class.

But what does "full of self-confidence" or "lively and enthusiastic" really mean?

We asked one teacher - who goes under the name of Mrs Smith - to let us know what those positive-spin comments actually mean.

Here are her thoughts:

Is a sociable member of the class: Doesn't really come to school to work, much prefers having a gossip in the toilets

Doesn't really come to school to work, much prefers having a gossip in the toilets Knows their own mind: Not particularly good at doing what they are asked to do

Not particularly good at doing what they are asked to do Always enthusiastic when working in a group: Likes to be in charge, a proper bossy boots

Likes to be in charge, a proper bossy boots Full of self-confidence: A little too arrogant and won't take being told they are wrong

Needs to channel their enthusiasm into their own work: Please get on with your own work and leave the rest of the class to get on with their own

Please get on with your own work and leave the rest of the class to get on with their own Is always curious: Shows too much interest in anything and everything except their work

Shows too much interest in anything and everything except their work Enthusiastic contributor to class discussions: Always has an opinion on everything and shares it loudly at every opportunity

Always has an opinion on everything and shares it loudly at every opportunity Displays excellent listening skills: Never has an opinion on anything, would rather self-combust than put their hand up

Open to new ideas: Easily led into poor behaviour

Easily led into poor behaviour Wonderful unique character: Thank goodness there is only one like you in my class

Thank goodness there is only one like you in my class Has shown an interest in self-guided learning: Decides on a daily basis which work to complete

Decides on a daily basis which work to complete Has an interesting and inquiring mind: Does your child ever stop asking questions?

Does your child ever stop asking questions? Occasionally lacks focus: Sits as far from the window as possible to prevent daydreaming

Sits as far from the window as possible to prevent daydreaming Has a strong sense of right and wrong: Bit of a telltale if we are honest

Lively and enthusiastic: Goodness me your child is hard work

Goodness me your child is hard work Has a wide circle of friends: I have run out of seats to put your child in where they won't chat

I have run out of seats to put your child in where they won't chat Knows the school rules well: Is reminded by me of them daily

Is reminded by me of them daily Makes everyone smile: Bit of a clown

Bit of a clown A bubbly, fun-loving personality: Honestly child, calm it down a little

Is ready for a new challenge: I'm counting down the days until the end of term

I'm counting down the days until the end of term Enjoys working independently: Finds sharing hard

Finds sharing hard Is a pleasure to teach: Honestly, your child has helped preserve my sanity this year

Illustrations by Katie Horwich. Produced by Katherine Sellgren.