12 March 2026
NAPLAN 2026
The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment of literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual NAPLAN tests in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. In NSW students sit these tests online.
Our school will be participating in NAPLAN between Wednesday 11 March and Wednesday 18 March 2026.
Please find the updated student timetable below for your reference:
| Tuesday 17 March | |
| Period 1 | Year 7 Numeracy |
| Period 2 | Year 9 Conventions |
| Period 3 | Year 9 Numeracy |
| Period 4 | Year 9 Numeracy (cont) |
NAPLAN Schedule for Provisions:
| Tuesday 17 March | Wednesday 18 March | Thursday 19 March | |
| Period 1 | Year 9 Reading | Assembly | Year 9 Numeracy |
| Period 2 | Year 9 Reading (cont) | Year 9 Conventions | Year 9 Numeracy (cont) |
| Period 3 | Year 7 Conventions | Year 7 Numeracy | |
| Period 4 | Year 7 Conventions (cont) | Year 7 Numeracy (cont) |
Please note the following important information regarding student headphones during each test:
- Writing - headphones optional
- Reading - headphones not allowed
- Language - headphones mandatory
- Numeracy - headphones optional
Further Information for Parents and Carers please see link below
Additional Resources:
Rebecca Graham
Senior Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning
Australian Secondary Student's Alcohol and Drug Survey - Years 9-12
We have been given the opportunity for our students to participate in the ASSAD Survey. This is a valuable tool in providing critical insights into adolescent health behaviours that directly inform policies and programs aimed at reducing harm and improving student wellbeing. The survey will be conducted on Wednesday 25 March during the students' Wellbeing lessons. For your child to participate you are required to provide consent by Monday 23 March via the Microsoft Form link below:
If you have any concerns about the survey please contact 1800 654 585 or Kelly Walker Assistant Principal - Wellbeing & Growth - walkerk@chevalier.nsw.edu.au
Ms Kelly Walker
Assistant Principal - Wellbeing and Growth
Cricket - Saturday 14 March 2026
A reminder both cricket teams are playing this Saturday.
Please check Orbit for fixture details.
Winter Sport Sign Ups
Trials will take place Week 8 & 9 with the trial schedule to be communicated via Student Daily Notices.
Coach Phillips
Extra Curriculum Coordinator
Mother’s Day High Tea Committee
Our annual Mother’s Day High Tea will be held on Friday 8 May and we would love your help!
We’re looking for parents and carers who can assist with lucky‑door prizes, table decorations, and event set‑up/pack‑down. It’s a lovely way to connect with others in our community and be part of creating this beautiful celebration.
If you would like to join the committee, please register your interest by filling out this form.
Please contact Averil Cutroni at cutronia@chevalier.nsw.edu.au or on 02 4861 0519 if you would like to find out more, or if you own/manage a business and would like to donate a lucky door prize.
Averil Cutroni
Development Officer
CAPALoT Concert
Year 7 2028 Applications are due 1 June!
Current families are reminded that if you have a child in Year 5 who you would like to enrol in Year 7, you should submit your online application by 1 June this year.
Please follow this link to apply now.
Lucy Welsh
Enrolments Officer
College Uniform Shop
Ranier Schoolwear is now the College’s school uniform partner. The new opening hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8.30am - 12.30pm & 1pm - 2.30pm. Families can purchase uniforms online 24/7. The online option will replace the current phone order option.
Families can book ahead for winter uniform appointments see below attachment for details.
To access the new online shop you will find instructions below and they will also appear in Parent Lounge.
Pupil Free Day + Term Break
There will be no school for students on Friday 13 March and Monday 16 March 2026.
- Friday 13 March – Staff Spirituality Day. All staff will be in attendance and the Main Office will be closed on this day.
- Monday 16 March – Term Break. Reception and Student Services will remain open.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on Students with Disability (NCCD)
As part of a national requirement, the College participates each year in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), a process undertaken by all government and non-government schools across Australia.
Further information for parents and carers is available in the NCCD Fact Sheet for Parents, Guardians and Carers and in the attached letter.
All data provided to the Australian Government is de-identified to ensure that no individual student can be identified. The privacy and confidentiality of all students is strictly protected under privacy legislation.
- Staff Spirituality Day - no school for students - 13 March
- Cattle Show Team Moss Vale Show - 14 March
- Term Break - 16 March
- St Patrick's Day - 17 March
- Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN - 17 March
- ISA Swimming Carnival - 17 March
- Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN catchup - 18 March
- Secondary Schools Student Leadership Program, NSW Parliament - 18 March
- Heartworks@Chev - 20 March
- Cattle Show Team Camden Show - 21March
- Flexible Monday - 23 March
- Year 12 and 10 VET Hospitality Novotel Excursion - 23 March
- Year 12 VET Construction Concreting Incursion - 23 March
- Year 11 SOR1 Compressed Intensive Study Day - 23 March
- ISA Winter Pre-Season Meeting - 23 and 24 March
- Year 11 Mock Trial Round 1 - 25 March
- St Gregory's College Invitational Public Speaking Comp - 25 March
- CAPALoT Concert - 26 March
- Senior Open Rugby Tour - 27 - 30 March
- Open Day - 28 March