Middle School

CONGRATULATIONS TERM 1  LEADERS

Gabby Sanelli  9 Barak

Gabby is someone who always gives her best. She has been an enthusiastic participant in class activities. She works hard individually and with others. She has also shown great perseverance and determination with her schoolwork. Gabby has demonstrated maturity in her support of those with whom she works.   She has also shown the ability to be flexible and resilient. When unsure of herself, Gabby has tried to ask questions and seek assistance. She has shown courage in times of uncertainty. She has behaved and represented the College as an outstanding Academy student.

Christina Camilleri  10 Red

Christina’s teachers describe her as always courteous and hard working. She has a generosity of spirit and a ‘can do’ approach to all that comes her way. She is inclusive and kind with thoughtful and intelligent contributions in class. Christina’s high standards for herself influence those around her. She is a fierce competitor in both Debating and Tennis representing the school with pride and joy. She engages with everyone in the year level in a friendly manner and is always there to build others up and help them. Her commitment to her studies should be commended, she has excellent organisation skills and knows the value of knowledge in helping people make informed opinions and also makes them more empathetic humans. Congratulations on a wonderful term Christina, may you continue to share your light and joy with the community 

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

WORK EXPERIENCE 2022

We encourage and support our Year 10 students to take full advantage of the many work experience opportunities available this year. Together with your support we assist students through this program which aims to positively benefit their future.

Academy’s designated Work Experience week runs during the final week of Term 3: 12-16 September 2022. All Year 10 Students are expected to participate in this program.  Students may seek additional placements during school holidays or respond to brilliant opportunities emailed throughout this term such as GoIT Girls (Tata Consultancy Services); CSIRO; Academy of Interactive Entertainment; Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.

A Work Experience Information Booklet with relevant forms and an extensive list of organisations has been made available. Ideally, all Work Experience placements will be secured by Friday 5 August 2022.

Please be in touch – 

• for further information relating to Academy’s Work Experience Program
• with details of how your workplace may support an Academy student

Ms Lauren Sach Careers Practitioner  

Mrs Anne Marie Allan Work Experience & Community Action Coordinator