Wurrin News - Year 9

NAPLAN 2026: Key Information

Preparation for NAPLAN 2026 is well underway. NAPLAN is a series of assessments for all Year 7 and 9 students across Australia, designed to monitor student progress in literacy and numeracy. It is not a pass-or-fail test but provides valuable insights into student growth, curriculum effectiveness, and the quality of teaching and learning at our College.

This year, NAPLAN will take place in Term 1, from Wednesday 11th March to Monday 23rd March 2026.

While participation is expected, parents and carers have the option to withdraw their child from NAPLAN testing for religious, philosophical, or educational reasons. If you are considering withdrawal, please contact the College as soon as possible to discuss the process and complete the necessary paperwork.

For more information, parents and carers can refer to the attached brochure or visit the official NAPLAN website:

🔗 NAP - Home

🔗 NAPLAN Information for Parents and Carers

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the College.

Morrisby Profiling (My Career Insights Program)

My Career Insights is a careers program for all Year 9 students in government secondary schools. See flyer below for information about the program.

Morrisby Profiling will be allocated to designated classes during weeks 3 and 4 of Term 2.

Follow up unpacking and interviewing will occur in weeks 6 and 7 of Term 2. Parents can and are encouraged to attend this meeting.If you haven't already done so, please sign and return the attached consent form as soon as possible.

Questions or queries, please contact Jaclyn Powell on jaclyn.powell@education.vic.gov.au, or alternatively speak to the Year 9 hub staff.

Year 9 Forensic Fun!

Year 9 Science has been investigating Forensic Science methods. Already, students have extracted DNA from a strawberry, examined types of hair and various fibres under a microscope and looked at the patterns of their fingerprints. This week students were exploring how bloodstain analysis can be used to interpret what happened at a crime scene. Successful students were able to identify common bloodstain patterns and use bloodstain evidence to draw conclusions.

'Not the Swimming Carnival'

Students persevered despite the rain to enjoy and make the most of our plan B swimming carnival. Dressing in house colours, showing house spirit, enjoying the sausage sizzle and dancing to some tunes!

2D Art Legends!

Mr Field's 2D Art Year 9 students have been showcasing their incredible skills, keep up the great work!

Who's Hungry?

Ms Van Deventer's Wide World of Food Year 9 students crafted some delicious Cornish Pasties, perfect for a cold day.