NAPLAN
Over the next 2 weeks, our students in Years 3 and 5 will take part in NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy). These assessments provide a snapshot of student progress in literacy and numeracy.
All tests, except the Year 3 writing assessment, will be completed online. The online tests are adaptive, meaning students are presented with questions that may become more or less difficult depending on their responses. This approach allows a wide range of abilities to be assessed and provides more precise results.
At school, our focus during NAPLAN is on helping students feel prepared, calm and supported. This week, students participated in online practice tests to familiarise themselves with the process of logging in, as well as the style and format of the questions on the online platform. Teachers have been reinforcing that NAPLAN is simply another learning experience, practising familiar question formats so there are no surprises, and encouraging effort rather than perfection.
Thank you to our dedicated teachers, who have worked diligently over the past several weeks to prepare students with the skills and confidence they need. Their thoughtful planning and targeted support have helped ensure our students will feel ready and capable.
At home, families can support their children by maintaining regular sleep routines, providing a healthy breakfast and plenty of water, and ensuring students arrive at school on time. Most importantly, please reassure your child that NAPLAN is just one way we measure learning, and that doing their personal best is what truly matters.
Later in the year, parents of our Year 3 and 5 students will receive an individual NAPLAN report. This report will outline their skills in reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy, and will show how your child performed in relation to national minimum standards.
For more information about NAPLAN, please visit the official website: https://www.nap.edu.au/
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s education. If you have any questions about the upcoming assessments, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.
NAPLAN DATES & TIMES
Year 3
Year 5
Parent Teacher Conferences
Just a reminder that our Parent Teacher conferences are taking place next week
on Tuesday 10/3 (3:40 – 7:30pm) and Thursday 12/3 (3:40 – 5:30pm).
These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to discuss how your child has settled into the new school year and how they are engaging with their learning.
We look forward to connecting with you during these conferences.