GENERAL NEWS

Important Information Regarding NAPLAN Testing in Year 3 and 5

NAPLAN is an annual assessment for all Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. It tests the fundamental literacy and numeracy skills that are developed through the school curriculum. The results provide data that helps schools, education authorities, and governments monitor student progress, identify areas for improvement in teaching and learning, and allocate resources.

In your upcoming ‘Ready, Set, Grow’ meetings with your child's teacher you will be able to ask any questions that you may have about NAPLAN.

All students will require a pair of headphones for the tests.

The NAPLAN test window for 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, 11 March, to Monday, 23 March. All tests will be online except for Year 3 Writing.

Please note: Some catch-up sessions will  be scheduled for students who are absent on the primary test dates.

SCHOOL DROP OFF AND PICK UP SAFETY 

A friendly reminder to adhere to safety measures when dropping off and picking up your children from school. Please make sure that you are mindful of not parking in driveways or allocated bus zones and are only using the designated car drop off/pick up area if you are not parking your car. 

SCHOOL UNIFORM - We wear it with pride!

At St Nicholas School we have high expectations with wearing our uniform with pride. We therefore seek parent and student support with wearing our uniform correctly each day. Each week for every student our sports uniform is to be worn Monday, Wednesday and Friday and our formal uniform is to be worn on Tuesday and Thursday.

We understand that at times students may need to wear an alternate piece of attire because of an unforeseen circumstance. If this is the case please email your child's class teacher to let them know.

VERITAS AWARDS

Our Veritas Awards stem from our school motto - ‘Veritas’ - meaning truth. The Veritas Award is awarded to students who have been consistently displaying citizenship, leadership and/or Christian Living. Students receiving a Veritas Award are those students who have displayed our ‘Rules for Living’ in their everyday interactions. We announce our Veritas award recipients at Friday morning assemblies every fortnight. We look forward to sharing these names in coming weeks. 

KINDERGARTEN 2027 ENROLMENTS OPEN 

We have only just welcomed our current Kindergarten students so its hard to believe its time to get those enrolments in for next year! Application closing date for 2027 Kindergarten enrolments is the 31st of March 2026 so its time to get organised!

Application forms can be downloaded HERE  

Please ensure that your application includes the following supporting documents. 

*Birth certificate

*Immunisation record

*Proof of residence 

*Baptism certificate if applicable. 

Current and new families are welcome to attend our OPEN MORNING - on the 19th of March. This morning is designed for parents who would like to learn more about our school. If you know of any families interested in St Nicholas, please spread the word!

Any enrolment queries can be directed to Mrs Emily Crockett: ecrockett@arm.catholic.edu.au

PUPIL FREE DAYS

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS

Supervision of students does not begin until 8.15 am each day.

St Nicholas School gates will not be open until the arrival of the first school bus at approximately 8.10 am. It is not appropriate for children to be at school before this time with no supervision. 

If your child/children require care before 8.15 am, we recommend contacting Esteem Kids Before and After School Care, which operates on the grounds of St Nicholas School.