Assistant Principal's Report
Leasyl Richards - Curriculum
NAPLAN
Our students in Years 3 and 5 will next week participate in NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy). NAPLAN is a nationwide assessment that provides valuable information about students’ progress in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
At our school, we view NAPLAN as just one of many tools that helps us understand how students are developing and how we can best support their learning. We encourage students to approach the assessments with confidence and to simply try their best. Families can support their children by ensuring they are well rested, arrive at school on time, and feel reassured that this is a normal part of their learning journey.
If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please feel free to contact the school.
Parents of Year 3 and 5 students please note the testing days. All NAPLAN tests will be at 9am.
I will be able to offer catch up tests to any students who are absent and miss their allocated testing day.
Our NAPLAN dates at Wheelers Hill for 2026 are:
Wednesday 11 March
| Year 3 Writing Year 5 Writing |
| Thursday 12 March | Year 5 Reading |
Friday 13 March
| Year 5 Language Conventions |
| Monday 16 March | Year 5 Numeracy Year 3 Reading |
| Tuesday 17 March | Year 3 Language Conventions |
| Wednesday 18 March | Year 3 Numeracy |
NUDE FOOD
As part of our Sustainability program our school is a Nude Food School. While we know this can sometimes require a change in thinking as you pack the lunchboxes each day, we do ask that you support us as we strive to be completely rubbish free.
“Nude food” means lunchbox items without disposable packaging — helping reduce waste and keep our school environment clean.
Some ideas for Nude Food:
Store in reusable containers instead of plastic wrap.
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
- Whole apples, bananas, mandarins
- Washed grapes (in a reusable container)
- Carrot sticks, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes
- Watermelon or cantaloupe cubes in a small container
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Homemade sandwiches
- Wholemeal wraps with ham & salad
- Cheese & vegemite scrolls
- Mini sliders or pita pockets
Protein Snacks
- Cheese cubes
- Boiled eggs (shell removed)
- Homemade mini muffins (savoury or fruit)
- Popcorn (air-popped in a small container)
Homemade Treats
- Oat slices
- Banana bread
- Pikelets
| NUDE FOOD RESULTS – TERM 1 Week 5 | NUDE FOOD RESULTS – TERM 1 Week 5 | |
| 100% Nude Food lunchboxes | 2LD | |
| 96% Nude Food lunchboxes | 2LD 4OK 4TJ 6EB 6MP 6SC | 6MP |
| 95% Nude Food lunchboxes | 2DC 2NA 5CL | |
| TOTAL Nude Food average for WHPS | 86% | 83% |
SCHOOL PRIDE
Thank you to 2LD!
Leasyl Richards
Leasyl.Richards@education.vic.gov.au