Assistant Principal's Report

ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) 

Once again Wheelers Hill Primary School will be participating in the ICAS Assessments this year. 

ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, and Digital Technologies.  Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition. Every student will receive a certificate and an online result report. The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. ICAS Assessments are an online test. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results.  Learn more about ICAS here: https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas/subjects/Participation in ICAS testing is optional.  Wheelers Hill Primary School allocates the offering of the tests available based on our ability to manage the online nature of the tests and ensure we are able to provide devices.

Please speak to your child’s class teacher if you are unsure if your child should participate. 

ICAS TEST DATES and COSTS for 2026

Please Note : 

• In 2026 we are offering English, Maths, Science and Digital Technologies tests.  
• If your child is absent on the day their year level is doing a test we will endeavour to provide them the opportunity to do the test at another time within that week.

Payment and Permission Information

ICAS fees for 2026 will be paid through the Trybooking.

To enable us to have time to manage the devices across the school and establish a timetable for each day of the ICAS tests we request that all payments are made by 5pm on Thursday 18th June.  NO EXCEPTIONS

THERE WILL BE NO BOOKINGS ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. 

You will need to make a separate booking for each child who will be undertaking the tests.

Please note there will be no refunds if your child is absent or unable to do the test. (If your child is absent will do our best to provide an opportunity for a catch up test – but we are unable to guarantee this). This must be done in the week the test is undertaken. 

Please click on this link to access Trybooking:    https://www.trybooking.com/DLWVG

NUDE FOOD

A reminder to all parents that as a Five Star Sustainable School we are aiming for all lunch boxes to not have any wrappers.  We ask that you please support us with this.  

SCHOOL PRIDE

 A big thank you to 6SC, 3JN, 3MC  and 6EB for helping out with School Pride over teh last fortnight. 

6SC

3JN

3MC

6EB

Keeping our school clean is important because it helps create a safe and enjoyable space for all students, teachers, and visitors. A tidy school yard also reflects the care and pride we have for our school community. By working together, students learn that even small actions can make a big difference. At Wheelers Hill Primary School, school pride is something we value highly. One important way we show this pride is through our weekly school yard clean-up program. Each week, a different class is given the responsibility of helping keep our school grounds clean and tidy. This week, the job was proudly taken on by 6EB. The students in 6EB worked hard to collect rubbish, tidy play areas, sweep up tanbark on the walkways and help make our school a welcoming place for everyone. Their teamwork and positive attitude showed great responsibility and respect for our environment.   (Ishaan D)  

Leasyl Richards

Leasyl.Richards@education.vic.gov.au