28 Mar 2019
Dear Parent or Carer,
During May 2019, students at our school in Years 7 and 9 will sit the NAPLAN paper assessments. The schedule for tests is as follows:
Tuesday 14 May - Language Conventions ( spelling, punctuation and grammer)
- Writing test
Wednesday 15 May - Reading test
Thursday 16 May - Numeracy test
In the numeracy tests students do not require any measuring tools such as rulers or protractors. In Years 7 and 9 there will be one numeracy test with two parts: Part A calculator is allowed and Part B where calculators are not to be used. For the calculator test, the student should use the calculator that they currently use at school.
On Friday 17 May, a ‘catch-up’ day is scheduled for students who missed a test.
Students may be exempt from the NAPLAN tests if they:
are newly arrived in Australia (less than one year before the test) and with a language background other than English, or
have significant intellectual disability and/or significant co-existing conditions which severely limit their capacity to participate in the tests.
All other students are expected to participate in the tests.
Disability adjustments which reflect the student’s normal level of support in the classroom may be provided. Large print, braille, coloured paper versions and electronic tests are also available to meet the needs of individual students. Access to disability adjustments or exemption from the tests must be discussed with the school principal and a parent or carer consent form must be signed.
Students may be withdrawn from NAPLAN by their parent or carer after consultation with the school principal. To withdraw your child from NAPLAN, a parent or carer consent form must be signed. If you have any questions, please contact the NAPLAN team on 1300 119 556 or naplan.nsw@nesa.nsw.edu.au. For further information about NAPLAN, visit http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-the-curriculum/naplan.
Please make an appointment with the principal if you would like to discuss your child's participation in NAPLAN.