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Attitude to Schools Survey (AtoSS) for students

Please click on the link below for an Information Letter for Parents / Carers regarding the Attitude to School Survey, which all students have been invited to complete between May 8th and June 9th. 

Participation in this survey is voluntary. If you do not wish for your child to do the survey, please opt out via email to: bairnsdale.sc@education.vic.gov.au. Please do so before Friday 5th May, stating that you wish to opt out of your child’s participation, along with their full name and year level. If we do not receive a Refusal of Consent email from you before Friday 5th May, it means that you give your consent for your child to participate in the 2023 Attitudes to School Survey.

University of NSW International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Assessments

We are delighted to inform you that Bairnsdale Secondary College will be participating in the world-renowned International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS) Assessments this year. ICAS is developed by UNSW Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of UNSW Sydney, with 40 years’ experience in educational assessments.

The competition questions are set in modern, real-world scenarios where students are assessed on their ability to apply classroom learning to new contexts, using higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling, Writing and Digital Technologies.

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition. Every student will receive a printed certificate and an online result report. Top performers will be eligible for medals and are invited to attend special award ceremonies to have their academic excellence publicly recognised. 

If your child is in Year 7, 8, 9 or 10, we encourage you to consider entering them into ICAS this year. The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. Your child will be presented with high-quality, expert-developed questions, allowing them to apply their learning without the need for prior study or revision.

ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to online assessments. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results. 

Learn more about ICAS here: https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas

These assessments are designed to recognise academic excellence for high potential students.  The emphasis is on challenge and extension.

These exams are held at school, during school time and are an excellent opportunity for your child to experience a serious exam situation. Many students enjoy the academic challenge. 

In 2023 students have the opportunity to participate in the following subjects:

If you would like your child to participate in any of the subjects listed above, please visit the new online Parent Payment System to make a direct payment to UNSW Global. The Parent Payment System is a simple and secure online payment service specifically for parents to purchase ICAS Assessments.

The web link is: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

Our school’s unique access code is: SOP879

Online parent payment closes Monday 31st July, 2023

IMPORTANT:  Please enter your child’s name accurately into the system as it will appear on their ICAS certificate. Students must sit the assessments designed for their school year level.