NAPLAN Schedule
Week 7 | |||||
Monday 9th March | Tuesday 10th March | Wednesday 11th March | Thursday 12th March | Friday 13th March | |
Year 3 | Labour Day | No Testing Permitted | Writing 9.30am | Reading 12pm | CoL 9.30am |
Year 5 | Writing 12pm | Reading 9.30am | CoL 12pm | ||
Catch Up | N/A | Writing Catch Up Time TBC | W + R Catch Up Time TBC | ||
Week 8 | |||||
Monday 16th March | Tuesday 17th March | Wednesday 18th March
| Thursday 19th March | Friday 20th March
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Year 3 | Numeracy 9.30am | Catch Up Session Time TBC | Catch Up Session Time TBC | Catch Up Session Time TBC | Harmony Day No catch up session |
Year 5 | Numeracy 12pm | ||||
Duration of each test | |||||
Writing | Reading | CoL | Numeracy | ||
Year 3 | 40 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | |
Year 5 | 42 mins | 50 mins | 45 mins | 50 mins | |
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.
Advice for Parents – Upcoming NAPLAN Tests
The NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) tests are just one way schools gather information about student progress in literacy and numeracy. They are not a measure of your child’s overall ability or potential.
How Parents Can Support Their Child
1. Keep it low pressure
Reassure your child that NAPLAN is simply an opportunity to show what they already know. Avoid placing extra pressure or linking results to rewards or consequences.
2. Maintain normal routines
- Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep.
- Provide a healthy breakfast.
Arrive at school on time to avoid unnecessary stress.
3. Encourage a positive mindset
Remind your child:
- “Just try your best.”
- “It’s okay not to know every answer.”
“Mistakes are part of learning.”
4. Keep conversations balanced
If your child feels nervous, listen calmly and acknowledge their feelings. Let them know that feeling a little nervous is normal.
5. Limit last-minute cramming
There is no need for intensive preparation. Reading regularly, practising basic maths facts, and encouraging writing for enjoyment are helpful — but daily routines are enough.
6. Keep perspective
NAPLAN is one snapshot of learning. Teachers use many different forms of assessment throughout the year to understand and support each child’s progress.