Principal's Report

NAPLAN: Reminder

NAPLAN will be conducted from March 12th until March 24th. This timing allows schools access to NAPLAN data earlier in the year.

Assessments are undertaken online over a two-week period with students in Year 7 and Year 9 sitting the four assessments across that time and allows for additional ‘catch-up’ sessions for students.

Horsham College celebrates success in terms of personal growth, effort and attitude and we encourage our students to attempt the assessment to the best of their ability. NAPLAN provides an opportunity for students to practice completing an assessment in a highly structured environment. It is important that all students sit NAPLAN and experience the test conditions they are likely to experience as they move into the senior school. NAPLAN also provides rich information to our teachers about how they can continue to best support your child through point of need teaching and differentiated tasks.

If you are concerned that your child is anxious about NAPLAN please contact the school so that we can make sure there is appropriate support for all of our students, enabling them to have a positive experience.

Seizing Opportunities – After School Help Sessions

Students and families are reminded that Horsham College runs after school English (Mondays and Thursdays) and Maths (Mondays) help sessions. These are staffed by qualified teachers and allow students to further develop their skills across both subjects. The purpose of these sessions is to help all students, whether that be for catching up, or deepening and extending understanding and skills. Attending these sessions is a great way to support homework and study habits.

Key Dates Remainder Term 1

• Labor Day: 10th March

• NAPLAN: 12th – 24th March

• Year 7 Camp: 24th – 26th, 26th – 28th March

• 2025 Debutante Ball: March 28th

• Parent Teacher Interviews: 2nd April

• Last Day of Term: 4th April (2:30pm finish)