The annual NAPLAN tests for Year 3,5,7 and 9 students are fast approaching, with the official testing window commencing on 13 March with the writing test. With the move to Term 1 for the test schedule again this year, students participated in a practice test session at school recently. This was designed to re-familiarise the students in Years 5, 7 and 9 with the NAPLAN platform, as well as the variety of question formats used across the different tests. For our Year 3 students, it was their first formal dip into the NAPLAN waters, and they performed exceptionally well. Information regarding the NAPLAN schedule will be sent home to parents shortly.

For Secondary students, the assessment and drafting pressures will be starting to build as we move into the assessment period. I encourage all students and parents to be proactive in their communication if additional support is required in any subject and where possible, this communication occurs well in advance of assessment deadlines. A reminder to parents and students to re-familiarise yourselves with the SJS Assessment & Drafting framework documents as they include critical information to support these processes.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Call to be… Christ-Like 

Called to live… Mercy 

Matthew Brown
Deputy Principal