Middle School News
Year 7 to Year 9
Middle School Update
The term is well underway, with a range of exciting events taking place across the College. Thank you to all the Parents and Caregivers who attended the Year 7 and Year 8/9 Information Nights – it was wonderful to see so many of you engaging with your child’s learning journey.
A special thank you to Mr Fiegert and the Secondary Staff for their efforts in organising the Inter-House Swimming Carnival, which was run with great energy and enthusiasm.
Our Year 7 students also represented the College beautifully during their recent visit to St Francis Xavier Church, showing great respect and interest in our Catholic traditions.
The coming weeks will be busy with Ash Wednesday Mass, the launch of the Christian Service Learning Program, Year 7 Activity Day and NAPLAN assessments for Years 7 and 9 on the horizon.
We encourage families to continue checking SEQTA Engage, particularly the SEQTA Notices, to stay up to date with key events, learning information, and opportunities for students.
NAPLAN Online 2025
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing plays a significant role in assessing our students' literacy and numeracy skills. NAPLAN is a national assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 undertake each year to evaluate their progress in essential skills such as reading, writing, and numeracy. NAPLAN testing takes place in Weeks Six and Seven of Term One.
NAPLAN results are reported against proficiency standards, allowing for a clear understanding of student achievement. These results are valuable for discussing progress with teachers, identifying areas for improvement, and setting goals in literacy and numeracy.
Our students are already engaged in learning tasks to equip them for the assessments ahead. The schedule for NAPLAN Online at Salvado Catholic College is:
- Writing: Wednesday 12 March
- Reading: Thursday 13 March
- Conventions of Language: Tuesday 18 March
- Numeracy: Wednesday 19 March
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, so CATCH-UP sessions will be arranged during the NAPLAN assessment window to ensure that all students have the opportunity to complete the assessments.
It is essential for parents to understand that students are not expected to study specifically for NAPLAN. Instead, we encourage you to support your child by reassuring them to do their best and understand that NAPLAN is a part of their school program. Teachers will prepare students for the test format and provide necessary support.
Important Note on Headphones:
Students in Years 7 and 9 will require plug-in headphones for some of the NAPLAN Online assessments. Please ensure that PLUG-IN headphones are purchased as listed in the Year 7 and Year 9 booklists and are available before the tests commence.
For additional information, a brochure for parents and caregivers is available online. Further details regarding the NAPLAN Online at Salvado Catholic College will be made available to students in the coming weeks and further information about the NAPLAN testing can be found at:
https://k10outline.scsa.wa.edu.au/home/assessment/testing/naplan
Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to create a positive and enriching learning environment for all students.
Regards,
Mr Brendan McGrath
Head of Middle School (Year 7 to Year 9)