Junior School

CONGRATULATIONS TERM 1 LEADERS

Ivana Matic  7 Red

Ivana is a very enthusiastic learner who is always helpful in Mentor Group, polite, passionate, attends homework club regularly and seeks clarification and feedback on her work. She is an attentive and conscientious student.  She engages with Religious Education lessons and earnestly applies herself to tasks. She is always kind to her teachers and goes out of her way to check-in with others.

Estelle Postiglioni  8 Silver

Estelle has been of great assistance to her Mentor Group class, consistently volunteering to help out, always working with a smile and a polite word, and has been of excellent assistance to Ms Cowin and Ms Lyons, her Mentor Group teachers.  She is loyal and supportive to her many friends. She has been consistent and hard working in her approach to her studies and she sets a fine example to her peers. Estelle is also raising funds for Food Bank for the QLD flood victims. 

She hit the ground running this term with her organisational skills and desire to make the Year 7s as welcome by running some very successful netball sessions.  She is an integral member of 8 Silver and is engaged in all class activities and discussions where she lifts the mood and brings energy to the class.  Estelle made an outstanding contribution to her House at the sports carnivals and her supportive approach in music has also been noted. 

What is NAPLAN?

Test Date: 10 May until 12 May

If you have a daughter in Year 7 or Year 9, she will be required to complete online NAPLAN testing during May.

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 7 and 9 students is held in May each year. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, teachers and principals and can be used to improve student achievement.

The assessments are undertaken nationwide, every year, in the second full week in May. At the Academy, tests will be conducted from 10 May until 12 May. All students in Year 7 and 9 had the opportunity to complete a practice NAPLAN test on Thursday 24 March.

NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four areas (or ‘domains’) of:

• Reading
• Writing
• Language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Numeracy

At the Academy of Mary Immaculate, all testing will be conducted on line.

The NAPLAN Online assessment platform (under Education Services Australia's direction) has state-of-the-art security protections. The online platform is designed and has been extensively tested to be compliant with government and industry standards for security, interoperability, privacy and accessibility.

In preparing for NAPLAN Online, the online test environment has been used in various online assessment activities as well as the National Assessment Program: Civics and Citizenship sample assessment in 2016. These activities have allowed us to test the security of the system.

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, Conventions of Language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy.

The report will also show how your child performed in relation to national minimum standards. These describe the minimum acceptable standards for students across Australia.

Please email me if you have any questions. John.Andritsos@academy.vic.edu.au

Mr John Andritsos Learning Administration Leader

YRs 7 & 8 HOMEWORK CLUB

As you know, we commenced a Homework Club for Years 7 & 8 in mid-March.  We have enjoyed a positive start to this program, with approximately 20 students participating, every Monday and Wednesday. 

Please do encourage your daughters to make use of this opportunity, particularly if they need support.  

Fiona Lennon Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching