Junior School Principal

NAPLAN

Students in Year 7 and 9 will complete NAPLAN with our test period beginning on March 11. 

Online NAPLAN tests are designed to provide precise results and are engaging for students. The tests are tailored (or adaptive) which means that each test presents questions that may be more or less difficult depending on a student’s responses. This helps students remain engaged with the assessment. Tailored testing allows a wider range of student abilities to be assessed and measures student achievement more precisely. A student’s overall NAPLAN result is based on both the number and complexity of questions they answer correctly. Your child should not be concerned if they find questions challenging; they may be taking a more complex test pathway.

Students will complete 4 tests over the 3 day period: 

• Writing (42mins) Students are provided with an idea or topic called a “writing stimulus” or “prompt” and asked to write a response in a particular genre (narrative or persuasive writing). 

• Reading (65mins) Students read a range of informative, imaginative and persuasive texts, and then answer related questions. 

• Conventions of language (45mins) Students are assessed on spelling, grammar and punctuation. 

• Numeracy (65mins) Students are assessed on number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability.

If you have any questions about NAPLAN please contact Nicole Pratt (Yr 7) or Adam Given (Yr 9).

Year 7 ADANAC Camp 

I had the absolute pleasure of attending camp on Tuesday, 17 February and Thursday, 19 February, where I had the chance to see the students having an incredible time and making the most of the very hot conditions.

Both groups dived right into a variety of exciting outdoor activities, from the tackling water obstacle course, to stand up paddle boarding and racing down the water slide at top speeds. It was all about working together, overcoming challenges, and personal growth. But it wasn’t all about the adrenaline – the camp also offered some fantastic educational experiences. Hut building allowed students to connect with nature, while archery helped sharpen their numeracy skills. They also had the opportunity to deliver Class Captains speeches and participate in some unforgettable lip sync battles.

A huge shoutout to the amazing ADANAC staff for a wonderful week and ensuring the safety and happiness of our students throughout the adventure.

Lastly, a massive thank you to our fantastic teachers, led by Nicole Pratt and Cam Cox, whose hard work and dedication deserve all the praise. We are so lucky to have such wonderful staff leading our camp program.