NAPLAN

Information for parents and guardians

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. At Horsham College. students in Years 7 and 9 participate in the annual NAPLAN tests in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

The tests provide parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. NAPLAN tests are just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process; they do not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance.

How do I help my child prepare for NAPLAN?

NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through their regular classroom activities. As such excessive preparation or coaching is not required. 

You can help your child prepare for NAPLAN by:

• Ensuring they get adequate rest prior to the tests

• reassuring them that the tests are just one part of their school program, a

• and by reminding them on the day to simply try their best. 

NAPLAN is not about passing or failing, but about assessing learning progress. See the NAPLAN website for examples of the test.

Further detailed information for parent and guardians can be found here: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/naplan/parentpamphlet/2025/NAPLAN2025Informationforparentsandcarersbrochure.pdf