Deputy Principal 

NAPLAN 2022

NAPLAN at St Bede's is conducted online. This year the testing dates are;

* Tue 10 May - Writing test (Grade 3 paper test/ Grade 5 online)

* Wed 11 May - Reading (online grades 3 and 5)

*Thr 12 May -  Conventions of Language test  (online grades 3 and 5)

*Fri - 13 May - Numeracy (online grades 3 and 5) 

The following week (16 to 19 May) is time for make up tests for any students absent during the testing week. We realise that the Grade Three students will be on camp form Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 May, any student needing to sit a make up test from Grade Three will do this on Thursday 19 May.

Please ensure that the children's devices are fully charged on these days and that they are well rested. All students in Grade Three and Five need to bring headphones each day for the NAPLAN tests.

NAPLAN Practice Tests

 The students sat the state government coordinated practice test on the 24 March to help them become familiar with the testing format. Students are prepared at school throughout the curriculum. 

Students can also access practice tests at home at the following website

https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site

School Closure Day

Monday 30 May is a school closure day. Staff will participate in a days professional learning  with a focus on Inquiry. We are working with the educational consultant Shaz Bailey. 

Shaz has worked with Kath Murdoch (our previous educational consultant) and is the chair of the PYP network (Primary Years Program- International Baccalaureate). Shaz will work with us on the pedagogy of inquiry at a full day PL.  She will also work with staff in facilitated planning sessions supporting the planning of the term inquiries.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Larissa