Learning and Curriculum Primary - Stage 3

Academic Achievement in Stage 3 

Year 5 Maths Olympiad 

This week we continue to celebrate the efforts of the Year 5 students who participated in the Maths Olympiad. Congratulations to all the students who participated, and to the following students who achieved in either the top 10% or top 25% of students. 

• Top 10% - Jaden C 
• Top 25% - Caspar L, Ethan W, Cosmo K, Mason N, Ethan H, Lachlan C, Alessio L 

PAT Reading 

Last week, we shared PAT Maths results, providing an insight into the academic progress of our Year 5 and Year 6 students. This week, we turn our attention to PAT Reading results, which offer further opportunity to reflect on student achievement, identify areas of strength and consider opportunities for continued growth in literacy. 

Research highlights the importance of fostering positive reading habits in boys. 

We encourage families to make reading a regular part of their daily routine. Whether it is a novel, a magazine, a newspaper or an article about something of interest, regular reading at home can make a significant difference. A shared commitment from both home and school will help our students develop confidence, enjoyment and lifelong reading habits. 

Based on the data, here are the Year 5 Cohort's identified strengths: 

• Scanning for key information (All text types) 

• Locating explicit information 

• Interpreting procedural texts. 

   

Based on the data, here are the Year 5 Cohort's identified areas of improvement: 

• Classifying and reorganising information 

• Rewording (Expand Vocabulary) 

• Making Inferences. 

NB: Year 5 mean scale score = 125.8   

Based on the data, here are the Year 6 Cohort's identified strengths: 

• Scanning for key information (All text types) 
• Navigating text structures 

• Locating explicit information. 

   

Based on the data, here are the Year 6 Cohort's identified areas of improvement: 

• Classifying and reorganising information 
• Making Inferences. 

NB: Year 6 mean scale score = 128.8   

Please note that PAT-Reading results are intended for teacher analysis only. They serve as one of several data points used to assess student progress and inform class placements for 2027. These results are considered alongside other assessments, classroom performance, and teacher observations to ensure a balanced and comprehensive understanding of each student’s learning needs. 

Antonio Morris

Acting Head of Teaching and Learning - Stage 3