Teaching and Learning

NAPLAN 2022

NAPLAN is an annual assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It tests the types of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. The tests cover skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. NAPLAN is a point-in-time assessment that allows parents and carers to see how their child is progressing in literacy and numeracy against the national standard and compared with their peers throughout Australia. At the classroom level, NAPLAN provides additional information to support teachers’ professional judgement about student progress. All students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are expected to participate in NAPLAN tests, however if you have concerns about your child’s participation please see your child’s classroom teacher. It is recommended that withdrawal be considered in consultation with the school as formal notification must be received by the principal in writing prior to testing.

Please ensure that your child is at school on time especially during testing time. It is important that students have had a good night sleep and breakfast each morning to give them the best chance at success. 

Premier's Reading Challenge 

The Premier's Reading Challenge begins on the 9th of May and goes through until the 26th of August. Reading Logs will go home soon. The Premier's Reading Challenge is not a competition but a way to encourage students to develop a love of reading for life. Through the challenge children are given an opportunity to develop their appreciation of the English language, and additional languages, and are encouraged to explore and enjoy a wide range of literary texts. 

For a student to successfully complete the Premier's Reading Challenge they are required to read or experience the number of books indicated below:

• Prep to Year 2—read or experience 20 books.
   
• Years 3 to 4—read 20 books.
   
• Years 5 to 9—read 15 books.
   

Experiencing a book includes classroom or at home activities such as shared reading, listening and reading along with a book, or being read to. The requirement for Year 5 through to Year 9 students to read 15 books rather than 20 books acknowledges that older students are likely to select longer, more complex books that may take them longer to read. Students are encouraged to select a range of fiction and non-fiction books suited to their reading ability. 

National Simultaneous Story Time

National Simultaneous Story Time is in its 22nd big year! On this special day, Thursday the 19th of May, students and teachers all read the same book, fostering a sense of community and excitement around reading. It's the perfect way to get your kids excited about books and learning! This year, we’re excited to be reading ‘Family Tree’ by Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh. We look forward to sharing this story together as a school.