15 Mar 2024
It's NAPLAN Time!
This term, students will undertake NAPLAN assessment. NAPLAN provides schools with valuable information about our students' learning progress in literacy and numeracy. NAPLAN is only one way we assess student learning in years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
NAPLAN will take place from Wednesday 13 March to Monday 25 March in 2024.
Our teachers are getting students ready for NAPLAN and will provide appropriate support and guidance. Students will become familiar with the types of questions in the tests and the online testing platform that we use. In addition to school preparation, we want to share with you some information on how you can further support your child for NAPLAN.
Preparation for NAPLAN
Students are not expected to study for NAPLAN and do not need excessive preparation or the use of services by coaching providers. You can support your child by reassuring them that NAPLAN is a part of their school program. If you or your child/children would like to know more about the NAPLAN online platform you can go to the public demonstration site and do some practice tests and past NAPLAN papers are also available online.
Participation in NAPLAN
Adjustments are available for students who have diverse functional abilities and needs. On a case-by-case basis, reasonable adjustments for individual students can be made so they can complete NAPLAN. Speak to your child’s teacher to discuss the adjustments available. For more information read the Guide for schools to assist students with disability to access NAPLAN (PDF 96 KB)External link.
Assessment tips
You can support your child by reminding them to simply do their best. You can also encourage:
- a healthy diet
- drinking lots of water
- limiting caffeine (students in year 7 and 9 only)
- getting enough sleep
- exercise and relaxation time
These along with arriving at school on time ready to sit the test will help prepare our school to bring their best on the day.