About NAPLAN

From Phil, Teacher & Maths Coach

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2021 for Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 students will be held on Tuesday 11 May, Wednesday 12 May and Thursday 13 May 2021. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in writing, reading, language conventions (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and numeracy. The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, teachers, and principals which can be used to improve student achievement. 

All students are expected to participate in the NAPLAN tests. During test week, catch-up tests will be available for individual students who are absent on test days. These students may undertake catch-up tests on the days in the test week after the scheduled test, up to and including Friday 14 May 2021. 

Exemptions may be granted to students with significant intellectual disabilities and to students who have been learning English for less than one year. If your child is eligible for support due to disability or an exemption, you should discuss this with his/her teacher prior to Wednesday 5th May. Parental consent is required before any support due to disability or exemption is granted. 

Students may be withdrawn from NAPLAN by their parents or carers. This is a matter for consideration by parents and carers in consultation with the principal. If, after consultation, you decide to withdraw your child, you must sign a withdrawal form. These forms are available via email from Phillip Barrett: phillip.barrett@education.vic.gov.au

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, language conventions (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. 

Parent Information

Further details, including the testing calendar, can found in the document NAPLAN on Paper – information for parents and careers.

Further parent information, including information translated into other languages, can be found here.

NAPLAN & Ramadan

The 2021 NAPLAN assessment schedule coincides with Ramadan and Eid. 

Further information provided by ACARA can be found here. 

Enquires relating to NAPLAN at North Melbourne Primary School including withdrawals and exemptions can be directed to Phillip Barrett: phillip.barrett@education.vic.gov.au.