Raising attainment?

I am in a very fortunate position this session. I am sharing my class with a probationer, freeing me up to cover non class contact time one day a week by teaching French to P5 and 6 which is really enjoyable for me.
For the remainder of my week, my remit is to develop ICT. I have an ever growing 'to do' list but am loving every minute and feel that this is my dream job. At last I have the time to follow those jobs up and feel that I can make a difference.
However I was brought back to reality when my boss (to whom I am greatful for giving me this opportunity) asked me what I was doing to raise attainment. By this, she meant raising the passmarks in English Language and maths.?????? This is what we measure.
I had to think about my answer. Had she asked me about confident individuals and effective contributors, I would have had a wealth of answers. But how easily are these things measured?
Surely if a pupil, who is not a high attainer in these subjects, can gain confidence through contributing their particular skills, then that makes us, as teachers, successful?
And what about lifelong learning?
One of my new 'French' pupils mentioned that when she showed her mum our new French blog, she was delighted and said that 'Her French was coming back to her.' Now, when I add a new activity, this pupil tells me, 'My mum will be happy!'
Yet these successes are not easily measured. I suppose I will continue to do what I think is right!