Leaders of Learning

NAPLAN

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for 2025 will take place in March for students in Years 3 and 5. These assessments provide valuable insights into students’ literacy and numeracy skills and assist in guiding future teaching and learning.

Please see below the scheduled test dates and times:

Wednesday, 12th March 2025

Year 3 – Writing (Paper) – 9:00 am (40 mins)

Year 5 – Writing (Online) – 10:00 am (42 mins)

Year 3 – Reading – 11:30 am (45 mins)

Year 5 – Reading – 12:30 pm (50 mins)

All Writing and Reading assessments must be completed on this day.

Monday, 17th March 2025

Year 3 – Conventions of Language – 9:00 am (45 mins)

Year 5 – Conventions of Language – 10:00 am (40 mins)

Year 3 – Numeracy – 11:30 am (45 mins)

Year 5 – Numeracy – 12:30 pm (50 mins)

All tests will be administered by Mrs Lucy Chigioni.

We appreciate your support in ensuring students arrive on time, well-rested, and prepared for these assessments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Staying Safe Online: A Message for Parents

As part of our commitment to supporting students' digital wellbeing, our ICT sessions this term will focus on essential topics related to online safety, responsible device use, and social media awareness. These lessons will cover:

• How to stay safe online: Strategies to protect personal information and recognize unsafe situations.
• Social media and age limits: Discussing why social media platforms require users to be 13+ and the risks involved for younger children.
• Gaming and online interactions: Exploring healthy screen time habits and ways to engage safely in online gaming environments.
• School rules and policies: Reinforcing our school's Acceptable Usage Policy for digital devices to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

We strongly encourage parents to join us in reinforcing these important messages at home. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are not designed for children under 13 and expose them to unnecessary risks, including inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and privacy concerns. Supporting this message at home helps protect children and ensures a consistent approach to online safety.

For more information on how to support your child’s online safety, we recommend exploring the following resources:

• eSafety Commissioner: Australia’s leading authority on online safety with resources for parents.
• Common Sense Media: Guides and reviews to help parents navigate social media, apps, and games.

By working together, we can create a safer digital environment for all children. If you have any questions or would like further support, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe online.

There is also an upcoming talk around Mental Health and Emerging Trends that you may like to attend via zoom. Please see the flyer below with all the details.

Mrs Alison Poole

Kindergarten - Year 2 Leader of Learning

Mrs Lucy Chigioni

Years 3-6 Leader of Learning