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NAPLAN Online - Years 3 & 5

Soon begins a very busy couple of weeks for our Year 3 and 5 students with NAPLAN testing starting next week; the first test will be Writing on Tuesday 11th May.   

While NAPLAN testing provides useful data for students, parents and teachers in regards to core literacy and numeracy skills, it is important to remember that it is just a snapsot in time, and teachers use many other important tools to measure student progress in addition to NAPLAN.  See the School TV section below for valuable information about how to help students avoid those 'exam jitters'.  

The Year 3 and 5 testing schedule is: 

All tests are completed online, with the exception of Year 3 Writing, which is a pen and paper test.  Days within the fortnight that are not scheduled testing days will be used for catch-up testing.

Further information for parents and carers about NAPLAN can be found here:

I encourage all parents of students in Years 3 and 5 to explore the Public Demonstration Site with your child (click on button below).  Here you will find sample questions for each of the areas assessed. 

Click below to see a short video showing how to navigate the Public Demonstration Site.

School TV

St Joseph's School subscribes to School TV; an online resource designed to empower parents and carers with credible, sound information and realistic, practical support strategies.  

In this edition of School TV - EXAM JITTERS

Every year, more and more emphasis is placed on achieving good results in exams causing some students to feel extraordinary pressure.  Click on the School TV link below for advice on how to help students cope with pressure, how to maintain perspective, and find ways students can work smarter to achieve the results they desire.

Here is the link to the Exam Jitters edition of School TV https://stjosephstamworth.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/exam-jitters

Home Reading

Please continue to encourage your child/children to read at home.  See the link below for helpful information:

Wishing all of our amazing mums a very happy Mother's Day!

Have a wonderful week,

Maree Holland