IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

GENERAL PERMISSION NOTE

A general permission note event has been added to Compass today. This will allow your child/ren to attend a local excursion (within the town boundaries) for such things as cultural activities, practical lessons, performances, community service activities and religious celebrations at the Church during school hours without having to sign a permission note everytime. Please ensure that you give permission before this Friday 10 March at 11:59pm.

What is NAPLAN

NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3 and 5 sit each year. Students sit assessments in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. 

When is NAPLAN

This year the date for NAPLAN has changed and the assessments will be held in MARCH. NAPLAN will be completed over a two week period. The Year 3 and 5 students will sit their assessments on:

15th March- Writing

16th March - Reading

21st March- Conventions of Language

22nd March- Mathematics

If you have any concerns about these dates please call the school.

What will students need?

Schools have transitioned from paper-based to computer-based assessments. The students will use their school chomebooks on the day but they are required to have a working set of headphones that they have brought from home. If your child has not brought in a set we ask that you send a pair in immediately. 

What can I do to support my child?

Students are not expected to study for NAPLAN. You can support your child by reassuring them that NAPLAN is a part of their school program and reminding them to simply do their best. Teachers have ensured students are familiar with the types of questions in the assessments and have provided appropriate support and guidance in the lead up to the day. 

Individual student NAPLAN reports will be provided by the school later in the year. 

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

The Premier's Reading Challenge has commenced, so please don't forget to contact Miss Morrissey if you interested in participating in this event.