NAPLAN Testing
As many of you would be aware, NAPLAN testing is being conducted earlier this year; instead of being held in May, the tests are now in March. The tests are conducted online and there is a two-week window to administer the tests. The arrangements this year are as follows:
Years 3 and 5
| Wednesday 12 March | Writing Test – Year 3 will complete this with pen and paper and Year 5 will sit this test online. |
| Thursday 13 March | the Reading Test will take place on this day. The girls will also complete the Language conventions Test (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar). |
| Friday 14 March | The Numeracy Test will take place on this day. |
Years 7 and 9
| Wednesday 12 March | The Writing Test will be completed first, followed by the Reading Test. |
| Thursday 13 March | The girls will complete the Language Conventions Test (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar). They will also complete the Numeracy Test on this day. |
If a student is absent on the day of a test, arrangements will be made for them to catch up on the test, provided they return to school within the testing window.
Parents/carers can expect to receive the reports on their daughter’s performance earlier than in the past. It is hopeful we will receive this feedback at some point late in Term 2 rather than Term 3. Additionally, I would also remind you of some changes that came into effect recently about the report that parents/carers receive. The NAPALAN Proficiency Standards were introduced in 2023. Instead of the previous 10 band structure, the report on student performance now consists of four levels of achievement. These levels are labelled: Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs Additional Support. We will provide you with more information about each of these levels and how to interpret the reports when you receive your daughter’s results.
If you have any questions or you would like further information about anything relating to NAPLAN please contact either Cristi Wilsmore, Deputy Head of Primary (Teaching and Learning) or myself.
Andrew Gallagher
Director of Curriculum
