Learning and Teaching 

NAPLAN 2023 

NAPLAN is an annual assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, and tests the literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. NAPLAN assesses skills that students are learning through the school curriculum and allows parents/carers to see how their child is progressing against national standards and over time.

The tests cover skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy and will be held on various days from Wednesday 15 March to Monday 27 March.

We use the data received from NAPLAN to map student progress over time. This supports us to identify strengths and weaknesses in teaching programs and help set goals for ongoing and future improvements in curriculum and teaching practice.

We are currently in the process of organising additional supports and adjustments for some of our students who meet the criteria set out by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Adjustments may include additional time, support person, reading of questions (where applicable), support of scribe or assistive technology (speech to text) and rest breaks. Classroom teachers are aware of students who will need these additional supports, as these are planned by the teacher as part of the classroom learning program or a student's personalised learning plan.

Parents may decide for their child to be withdrawn or exempt from some or all assessments. Please send any request for NAPLAN exemptions in writing to Declan or myself, so we can arrange the necessary paperwork to support your decision.

Please reach out if you have any questions or wish to discuss this further. A Parent and Carer Information Sheet has been attached here for further information.

Thanks

Danielle

dgeorge@smbelgrave.catholic.edu.au