DEPUTY PRINCIPAL'S  REPORT 

NAPLAN

As mentioned in the Principal's Report our Grade 3 and 5 students are scheduled to undertake 3 consecutive days of NAPLAN tests in week 4 (May 11 -14).  All students in these year levels will participate in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy tests. As we remind parents on a regular basis NAPLAN tests are one aspect of the school’s assessment and reporting process, and do not replace the extensive, ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance. It is also important that we recognise the student not solely on their ability to complete a NAPLAN test but to take into account the personal traits and gifts that they bring with them. The graphic below takes into account some of the personal qualities that a NAPLAN test alone cannot assess. As educators we look to these traits working hand in hand with the child’s ability to complete a test. We aim to communicate all of these qualities effectively to you at our regular Parent Child Teacher Interviews.

Have a lovely week.

Matt Cherry