NAPLAN 2026
2026 NAPLAN
The 2026 NAPLAN window is scheduled from March 11 to March 23. The NAPLAN assessment involves 4 assessments: Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit the assessment each year.
For more information about NAPLAN, please see the following information brochure from ACARA and SCSA, or visit: Information for parents and carers
The schedule for Mazenod NAPLAN attempts is below:
| Year Group | Writing | Reading | Conventions of Language | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Periods 1 & 2 March 11 | Periods 1 & 2 March 16 | Periods 1 & 2 March 17 | Periods 1 & 2 March 19 |
| 9 | Periods 3 & 4 March 11 | Periods 3 & 4 March 16 | Periods 3 & 4 March 17 | Periods 3 & 4 March 19 |
If a student is absent on the day of a test, catch-up sessions are organised for March 12 (Writing), March 20 and March 23 (Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy). An email will be sent with further details if a students needs to attend.
Study and preparation for NAPLAN assessments are not required or encouraged; however, if you would like to review the platform and examples of the types of questions asked, you can use the public demonstration sites below.
Please note: Headphones may be used for most tests (except the reading test) if students prefer that the questions be read to them.
Headphones are required for the Conventions of Language test, as part of the assessment will be read aloud to students, who then attempt to spell the words correctly. Please ensure your son has headphones for the Conventions of Language test, as the College will not have any to share.
The NAPLAN Locked Down Browser is used to attempt the tests. It should be on your son’s laptop automatically, if they have completed all updates, which can be done at home and restarted their laptop at school. The NAPLAN locked down browser has this icon which should be on their desktop.
If your son’s laptop does not have this icon, please encourage him to apply updates at home (might need to check a couple of times to ensure all are applied), and restart his laptop at school. If it still isn’t appearing, ICT Support are happy to help ensure your son’s laptop is prepared for NAPLAN before Wednesday.
Michael King
Dean of Academic Services