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
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	Catch Up Session Time TBC	Catch Up Session Time TBC	Catch Up Session Time TBC	Harmony Day No catch up session
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.

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