2021 NAPLAN 

Students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual NAPLAN tests in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar & punctuation) and numeracy. At CSS we believe good teaching happens every day and NAPLAN is just another day with an interesting experience to work through.  The best preparation is for students to have an experience of the type of test and questions and formats they will come across in NAPLAN.

NAPLAN data can certainly provide us with some insight but it is not as robust as the day to day observations of ongoing learning data a teacher collects and responds to in report cards and interviews.

All year 3 and 5 students are encouraged to participate in NAPLAN tests. This year the tests will be held on the 11th, 12th and 13th May.  On Monday 10th May, we have preparation time where we move desks and get our rooms ready. We make sure that everyone is aware of the routine for the following days and have some practice to decrease anxiety around the test by being clear about the expectations.  On Friday and each test afternoon, we have the opportunity to catch up on any tests.

For the NAPLAN program, 'disability' is defined as per the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992. This means students who regularly access additional time, a quieter space and reading assistance for numeracy questions, these can be accommodated during the NAPLAN tests.  These adjustments for students are determined in line with a range of protocols on a case-by-case basis by the school together with the parents/caregivers.  

Targeted Learning Teachers will be in contact with parents/caregivers of students who will require these additional adjustments to support their NAPLAN experience.  Parents/Caregivers will be asked to sign a Record of Adjustment form indicating they agree that these adjustments should be in place for the NAPLAN tests.  Without this signed document, the adjustment cannot be offered to your child during NAPLAN.

Additional NAPLAN Information  

Wavell State High School's

Middle School Problem

Solving Challenge Day

Year 5-8 

As part of our Advanced Learning Program, the following Year 5 and 6 students were selected to participate in the Middle School Problem Solving Challenge Day at Wavell High School on Thursday 22nd April.  

Joshua, Jeswin, Dylan, Asatha, Noah, Prayag, Jacob, Magsen, Elijah, Catalina, Lucas, Darius, Danial, Hugh, Sophie and Evelyn.

We wish them luck with the challenge and look forward to hearing the results!

Working in their teams prior to the challenge on Thursday!