NAPLAN

I would just like to once again congratulate students in Years 9 and 7 on the manner in which they approached this Years NAPLAN assessments. Their diligent and mature attitude assisted in making the process very smooth which was greatly appreciated, and it was pleasing to see so many students using all the time available in each of the tests. Hopefully their efforts will be recognised with pleasing results when we receive them later in the year.

Assessment Reminders

We are approaching that time in the semester where students in all year groups are receiving/completing formal assessment tasks. A few things to note:

• Students not present for an assessment task need to complete an Illness/Misadventure form detailing the reason for their absence. This should include appropriate documentation explaining the reason for their absence. Generally, this should be a medical certificate (not from an online provider). If you cannot get an appointment with your regular GP you can usually get one from your local pharmacist if need be
• We are seeing a number of students missing tasks due to family day/weekend trips. These are generally not considered a valid reason for missing an assessment task (especially in Year 12 where the consequence will likely be a 0 mark awarded for the task)
• If you are intending to take extended leave parents/carers are reminded that students should complete the Application For Leave Form (obtained from the front office) and submit to the Principal for approval well before the intended leave dates where possible

In regards to Illness/Misadventure forms:

• • Students in Years 10-12 must submit these to the Curriculum office within 3 days of their return to school. They must also come to to Curriculum office on the first day they return to school to organise a time to sit/complete tasks if required (this will generally be ASAP possibly the day of their return.
  • Students in Years 7-9 should return the completed form to their class teacher Subject LoL. This should be done on the first day they return to school. The teacher/LoL will then make the necessary arrangements to complete the task if required. Again, this could be on the first day the student returns to school.

Minimum Standards Tests

A reminder we will be running minimum standards tests for Year 10 as well as students in Years 11/12 who still need to complete in weeks 10 and 11 of this term. The process is more effective if students are at school during these times.

As always if there are any issues with anything related to Curriculum feel free to email or call the Curriculum office at any time.

Mr Brett Moran

Curriculum Coordinator