Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN 2025

In March 2025, the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be completed by students in Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 in all Australian schools. NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy learning of students and has the support of all State and Territory Education Ministers.

The results of the tests provide important information to schools about what each student can do and is used to support teaching and learning programs. Parents will also receive a report indicating their child’s level of achievement.

Background information (student name, gender, date of birth, language background and Aboriginality) will be collected as part of the National Assessment Program. This information is treated confidentially and held securely to ensure that every student’s right to privacy is maintained.

The tests will be conducted across Australia for all students on Wednesday 12 March to Monday 24 March 2025. MLC School’s schedule for Year 3 and Year 5 is set out below.

Excessive preparation for NAPLAN is not recommended. It is also important to note that students do not need to be able to touch type to complete NAPLAN, as the tests are not about keyboard skills (just as the paper test for Year 3 Writing is not about handwriting skills). Students can use the public demonstration site to familiarise themselves with the types of questions and tools available in NAPLAN.

Students may be considered for exemption from the tests if they are newly arrived in Australia (less than one year before the test) and with a language background other than English, or if they have significant intellectual and/or functional disability. All other students are expected to participate in the tests. Special provisions and exemption from the tests must be discussed with the Learning Enrichment Department’s Junior School Coordinator, Margaret Rees.

Students may be withdrawn from the testing program by their parent or carer. This is a matter for consideration by parents and carers in consultation with the Principal, Lisa Moloney. If you wish to withdraw your child from the tests, you must sign a parent or carer consent form. Consent forms are available at the School.

For further information about NAPLAN 2025, please see this Information for parents and

carers brochure.

Additional resources:

• Supporting your child during NAPLAN

• NAPLAN for parents and carers

If you would like to discuss your child’s participation in the National Assessment Program, I can be contacted via email or by phone using the details below.

– Natalie Hird
Deputy Head of Junior School – Operations

nhird@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 8741 3128