Deputy Principal

School Closure Days

A reminder that next Thursday 7 March and Friday 8 March are School Closure Days. Staff will be working offsite both days, engaging in professional development sessions related to Wellbeing and annual OH&S compliance (First Aid/CPR and Anaphylaxis training).

NAPLAN

Year 3 and 5 students will be participating in NAPLAN Online beginning March 13-25. All students will participate in a facilitated student practice test prior to the test window.

Why do students do NAPLAN?

NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through the school curriculum and allows parents/carers to see how their child is progressing against national standards and over time. NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school's assessment and reporting process. It doesn't replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance, but it can provide teachers with additional information about students' progress. 

What can you do to support your 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. Some familiarisation and explanation of NAPLAN is useful to help students understand and to be comfortable with the format of the tests. Teachers will ensure students are familiar with the types of questions in the tests and will provide appropriate support and guidance.

See the types of questions and tools available in the online NAPLAN assessments at NAP - Public demonstration site.

How is your child's performance reported?

Individual student performance is shown on a national achievement scale for each assessment. A result at the national minimum standard indicates that the student has demonstrated the basic literacy and numeracy skills needed to participate fully in that year level. A NAPLAN individual student report will be provided by the school later in the year.

All Year 3 and 5 students will complete NAPLAN assessment on the following dates:

Multicultural Day

Tuckshop

A reminder that children are asked to please only bring $2 with them to school each Friday in a labelled purse/wallet or a zip lock bag. 

We also ask for your support in ensuring that your child does not order too many items e.g. 3 icy poles, as they are unable to eat everything in the given time. Please talk to your child about the suggested items to buy before Tuckshop day.  

For Child Safety and OH&S compliance, children of parents assisting in the tuckshop, are not allowed to enter the kitchen area. They must line up at the window.

Many thanks for your support and assistance with this.