Caulfield Junior College Newsletter

Outstanding NAPLAN results for CJC!

Some outstanding achievements with the Naplan this year!

Year 3: Exceptional Progress

Our Year 3 students have demonstrated significant improvement across all areas:

Some highlights in the Grade 3 cohort:

Reading

  • Up 11% from 78% (2024) to 89% in 2025

  • Nearly half the cohort (46%) is now performing in the top two bands, up from 24% last year

Spelling

  • Increased from 66% to 74% (+8% gain)

  • A 9% increase in students achieving in the top two bands, now at 25%

  • This improvement reflects the growing impact of our Orton-Gillingham literacy program, which is explicitly structured and evidence-based to support all learners in mastering phonics, spelling, and decoding

Numeracy

  • Rose from 75% to 82% (+7% gain)

  • The percentage of students in the top two bands more than doubled—from 12% to 29%

Year 5: Strong Outcomes and Steady Progress

Our Year 5 students have also achieved solid results:

Some highlights in the Grade 3 cohort:

Spelling

  • Maintained a high standard, rising slightly to 79%, after a drop the previous year

  • One in four students (25%) are in the top two bands, showing consistent strength in spelling

  • The Orton-Gillingham approach continues to support consolidation and confidence in spelling accuracy

Numeracy

  • Holding steady at a high level with 85% of students meeting or exceeding benchmarks

  • Top band achievement more than doubled, from 12% to 27%, showing growth in advanced numeracy skills

Reading

  • Overall achievement remains strong at 85%

  • A solid 30% of students are now in the top two bands, demonstrating continued excellence among a significant portion of the cohort

  • We’re using this year’s data to guide targeted teaching, with a renewed focus on comprehension strategies and reading engagement

  • With strong foundational skills and tailored supports in place, we are confident this area will continue to strengthen in the year ahead

We are incredibly proud of these achievements. The marked improvements, particularly in Year 3, highlight the success of our teaching and learning strategies and affirm our commitment to evidence-based instruction, including the continued implementation of the Orton-Gillingham method.

 

Thank you for your ongoing support in helping every student achieve their personal best. Together, we are building confident, capable learners prepared for the future.

 

The team at CJC