From Tim Campbell

NAPLAN

NAPLAN results for students in Years 3, 5 7 & 9 have arrived. These reports have been mailed home to families this week. Please note that NAPLAN proficiency levels changed in 2023 so the results may look different to the last time your child completed the assessments. Please also note that St Augustine’s had a number of technical issues during the assessment period which may have affected your child’s results (as communicated at the time). 

Please take the time to talk with your child about their results and that this is only one form of feedback around their literacy and numeracy competence – it is not an assessment on them as a person.

If you require further advice, support or feedback regarding your child’s NAPLAN results, please reach out to your child’s TA.

Subject Teacher Conversations

Our Semester 2 Subject Teacher Conversations will be taking place on Monday 26 August (Week 7). Bookings for these will be made available in the coming weeks. If you wish to book a double session, please contact your child’s TA who will be able to do this for you. Please note that this day will be student-free, however students can attend the conversations with their parent/caregiver.

ICAS Assessments

We are delighted to inform you that students at St Augustine’s College will again have the opportunity to participate in the world-renowned ICAS competition this year.  Please note that the decision to participate must come from the family and that costs are involved.

What is ICAS?  

ICAS is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher

order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing,

Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies.  

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for

recognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed

certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals.  

The following tests are offered for the following year levels:

Learn more about ICAS here. 

Costs to participate in ICAS are as follows:

How to participate in ICAS  

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:  

1. Read about ICAS subjects and prices here

2. Read the terms and conditions here

3. Go to Parent Portal to purchase tests here

4. Enter the College's access code – YEX623

5. Enter your child’s details, select the tests you would like to purchase, then

proceed to payment.  

After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records. 

We will notify you of the date(s) that we run ICAS at the College and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. You and your child can access the results once released via the Reports Portal using the TAP ID and pin found on the back of the ICAS certificate. 

Applications/payments for participation in this year’s ICAS competitions will close Monday 29 July 2024.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at timcampbell@sakyabram.vic.edu.au if you have any questions. 

Tim Campbell

Deputy Principal

Student Learning & Professional Practice