Spotlight on HOD Curriculum

NAPLAN 2026 at Toogoolawah SHS

Toogoolawah State High School students in Year 7 and Year 9 will participate in NAPLAN online in 2026. Students will complete the four tests—Writing, Reading Comprehension, Language Conventions, and Numeracy—using a laptop or computer in a secure test environment with a “Locked Down Browser.”

Practice Online Testing Environments Days 

To help students prepare, our school will hold two familiarisation sessions between Tuesday, 3 March to Friday, 6 March. These sessions will give all students the opportunity to practice navigating the online testing environment. Teachers will provide appropriate support and guidance throughout these sessions to ensure students are familiar with the NAPLAN online format.

Practice Online Testing Environments

Tuesday 3 March - Friday 6 March

NAPLAN Testing Dates 

Testing will take place from Wednesday, 12 March to Tuesday, 25 March. Please see the full schedule below for specific dates and times.

NAPLAN 12 March – 25 March

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities 

Adjustments can be made for students with disabilities to ensure they can access the tests on an equivalent basis to other students. Please contact the school if you believe your child may require any special accommodations.

NAPLAN Withdrawal 

In specific circumstances, students may be withdrawn from the NAPLAN testing program by their parent/carer. This is a matter for individual consideration in consultation with the school. Withdrawals are generally requested for reasons such as religious beliefs or philosophical objections to testing.

Some students may qualify for withdrawal from one or more NAPLAN tests. If you believe your child may be eligible for withdrawal, please contact Mr. Harris via email at tharr72@eq.edu.au to request a withdrawal form to be emailed to you.

Completed withdrawal forms must be returned to Mr. Harris or the school office by Friday, 6 March 2026.

Preparing for NAPLAN 

To ensure your child is ready for the NAPLAN online test, please check the following:

• Install the Locked Down Browser on your child’s laptop
• Ensure your child has working headphones for the test

We look forward to supporting your child as they complete NAPLAN 2026.

Additional Information for Parents/Carers

ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority) provides a NAPLAN Information Brochure for parents and carers. This brochure contains key information about NAPLAN, including important dates and how to best prepare. Schools are encouraged to share these brochures with their community.

Download the NAPLAN Information Brochure: Download the PDF brochure here (222 KB)

For more detailed information about NAPLAN, you can visit the official NAPLAN website: www.nap.edu.au

Public Demonstration Site 

Parents and carers can also access a public demonstration site to familiarize themselves with the NAPLAN online assessment format: Public Demonstration Site.

We encourage all families to visit these resources to better understand NAPLAN and how to support your child throughout the testing process.