Naplan
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment of literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. Each year students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in tests for writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
NAPLAN will take place from during March, so that results can be returned to schools earlier in the year which will support teachers to understand the learning needs of their students and plan accordingly.
NAPLAN tests are just one part of our school learning assessment program and questions are primarily based on knowledge, understanding and skills gained from the prior year of schooling.
In preparation for NAPLAN, our school will undertake activities to help students to become familiar with the format and functionality of the online tests. These activities are not an assessment of student ability and will not be marked.
Students and parents can access the public demonstration site to familiarise themselves with NAPLAN and the types of questions and tools available. Excessive preparation for NAPLAN is not required nor recommended.
NAPLAN 2024 Information for parents and carers is attached. If you have any further questions about NAPLAN, please contact your child’s teacher.
Resources include:
• Public demonstration site
• NESA NAPLAN website
• NAP parent/carer support page
• Watch a video that explains tailored testing
Participation in NAPLAN
Adjustments are available for students who have diverse functional abilities and needs. On a case-by-case basis, reasonable adjustments for individual students can be made so they can complete NAPLAN. Speak to your child’s teacher to discuss the adjustments available. For more information read the Guide for schools to assist students with disability to access NAPLAN.
Assessment Tips
You can support your child by reminding them to simply do their best. You can also encourage:
• a healthy diet
• drinking lots of water
• limiting caffeine
• getting enough sleep
• exercise and relaxation time
These along with arriving at school on time ready to sit the test will help prepare our school to bring their best on the day.
Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.
Advice Yr 10 Students (pdf 104 KB)
CEO Letter to Yr 9 Parents (pdf 69 KB)
CEO Letter to Yr 10 Parents (pdf 92 KB)
HSC Minimum requirements (pdf 28 KB)
Parent Advice Yr 10 Parents (pdf 106 KB)
Improving Numeracy/Literacy (pdf 361 KB)
Changes to the HSC (pdf 48 KB)