Learning & Teaching

Year 3 and 5 students will be participating in NAPLAN Online beginning March 12-24. All students will participate in a facilitated student practice test prior to the test window.

Why do students do NAPLAN?

NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through the school curriculum and allows parents/carers to see how their child is progressing against national standards and over time. NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school's assessment and reporting process. It doesn't replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance, but it can provide teachers with additional information about students' progress. 

What can you do to support your child?

Students are not expected to study for NAPLAN. You can support your child by reassuring them that NAPLAN is a part of their school program and reminding them to simply do their best. Some familiarisation and explanation of NAPLAN is useful to help students understand and to be comfortable with the format of the tests. Teachers will ensure students are familiar with the types of questions in the tests and will provide appropriate support and guidance.

See the types of questions and tools available in the online NAPLAN assessments at NAP - Public demonstration site.

How is your child's performance reported?

Individual student performance is shown on a national achievement scale for each assessment. A result at the national minimum standard indicates that the student has demonstrated the basic literacy and numeracy skills needed to participate fully in that year level. A NAPLAN individual student report will be provided by the school later in the year.

All Year 3 and 5 students will complete NAPLAN assessment on the following dates:

Term 1 Curriculum Letters

The Term 1 Curriculum Letters outline the learning and teaching taking place this term by Classroom and Specialist Teachers.