Learning and Curriculum Primary - Stage 3

NAPLAN – Installing a Locked Down Browser 

As children progress through their school years, it is important that checks are made along the way to see how well they are learning the essential skills of reading, writing and mathematics. These skills will set them upon the path to success as adults. 

NAPLAN is the only national assessment that all Australian children undertake, and it provides comparable data about student performance in literacy and numeracy, nationally. It ensures that there are consistent and well understood measures of student achievement around the country. 

Year 5 students will undertake NAPLAN in Week 7 of Term 1. While there is a testing window, the three test dates will be between Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 March. 

All students taking part in NAPLAN Online tests must install a locked down browser app suitable for their device. A locked down browser is a secure test player in which students take NAPLAN online tests. It is designed to prevent access to all other applications, tools such as spellcheck, web pages, or software while the student is taking the test. Please visit the following link on your child’s device and install the appropriate locked down browser - Locked down browser | Online National Assessment Platform. Alternatively, you can find the link on the Year 5 CANVAS Meeting Page: 

Assessment Handbooks 

The Year 5 and Year 6 Assessment Handbooks are a valuable resource for you throughout 2026. It contains comprehensive information on all aspects of the assessment program. Please use it as an ongoing source of information throughout the assessment period which commences in February and concludes in November. They are linked below and can be found on both TASS and CANVAS Year Meeting pages.  

Year 6 Canberra Rebate - PACER 

Our Year 6 cohort recently attended an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage, and democracy. 

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government is contributing funding to our school in the amount of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. 

Year 5 Parents’ Cocktail Evening 

We look forward to seeing many parents/carers at the Year 5 Parents’ Cocktail Evening hosted by the SPC Parents’ and Friends’ Committee on Friday, 27 February, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the Scientia Plaza.  

Daniel Fields                                                              Sarah Tatola

Head of Curriculum (Stage 3)                                Head of Teaching and Learning - Stage 3