NAPLAN

It’s NAPLAN week!  There’s a mixture of excitement and nervousness in the air, all quite understandable and expected.  NAPLAN tests will begin on Wednesday with Writing. Direct any questions you may have regarding NAPLAN to your child’s class teacher.  Maria is also on hand to speak to you should you have queries.

Helpful Hints for Parents and children during NAPLAN week 

1.  Encourage confidence: your child will do well when they feel that ‘giving the tests their best shot’ is all that you expect.
2. Discuss feelings and concerns: Feeling a little anxious is normal, show empathy and listen to fears.  Perhaps share times when you have felt this way before tests when you went to school.
3. Maintain a positive attitude:  Continue to be approachable and encourage interest in their usual after school activities.  This allows children to feel safe and secure.
4. Prepare your child:  Have them go to bed early, have breakfast, have a bottle of water and a nutritious lunch/ snacks prepared.
5. Arrive at school on time.
6. Keep Perspective: This is a series of tests in time; just one form of assessment: success is not determined by these tests.