Teaching and Learning
Last Friday we attempted a practice test for NAPLAN with both our Year 3 and 5 cohorts at the Buninyong Campus. The intention of this practice test was to see if our system would cope with the number of devices operating at once, as well as provide an opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with the logging in procedure and navigating the platform.
We uncovered a few issues which means we will need to run the Year 3 and Year 5 test sessions at separate times. The adjusted timetable can be viewed below.
TEST | Date/Time |
NAPLAN Writing
| Wednesday March 12th Year 3 & 5- 9:30am |
| NAPLAN Reading | Thursday March 13th Year 3- 9:30am Year 5- 11:30am |
| NAPLAN Conventions of Language | Friday March 14th Year 3- 9:30am Year 5- 11:30am |
| NAPLAN Numeracy | Monday March 17th Year 3- 9:30am Year 5- 11:30am |
If you have any questions regarding NAPLAN, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
What is an IEP?
IEPs assist students who require a range of support with their education.
An IEP is a written statement that describes the adjustments, goals and strategies to meet a student’s individual educational needs so they can reach their full potential. An IEP is essential as it helps you plan and monitor a student’s unique learning needs.
IEPs are also known as individual learning plans, individual learning improvement plans and Koorie education learning plans.
Who qualifies for an IEP?
Students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- 12 months below expected level in Literacy or Numeracy
- 18 months above expected level in Literacy or Numeracy
- Funded through Disability Inclusion
- In out of home care
- Indigenous
- On the Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI) program
How do I access my child’s IEP?
IEPs can be accessed via Compass in your child’s profile page on the ‘Insights’ tab
Once you have clicked the ‘Insights’ tab, you will see a list of all IEPs, including one for the first semester of 2025.
Who else might have an IEP
Students who require additional support or adjustments with behaviour and/or social emotional wellbeing may also have an IEP.
A final word about IEPs
IEPs are a strategy for teachers to monitor, record and drive student progress through goals, teaching strategies, adjustments and support.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s IEP, please contact your child’s classroom teacher to arrange a discussion.