NAPLAN 2016

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday 10 May, Wednesday 11 May and Thursday 12 May. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in Writing, Reading, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy.

The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, teachers and principals which can be used to improve student achievement.

All students are expected to participate in the NAPLAN tests. Catch-up tests will be available for individual students who are absent on test days on Friday 13 May. 

Students may be withdrawn from NAPLAN testing by their parent or carer. Student Withdrawal Forms are available at the school and must be completed and returned to the General Office prior to the tests.

Later in the year you will receive your child’s personal NAPLAN report. The report will describe your child’s particular skills in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions and Numeracy. The report will also show how your child performed in relation to national minimum standards. These describe minimum acceptable standards for students across Australia.

For more information about the tests, please visit the VCAA website at 

www.vcaa.vic.edu.au or the NAPLAN website at www.nap.edu.au

Yours sincerely,

Brent Houghton

Assistant Principal