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What is NAPLAN?

NAPLAN will be taking place at St Joseph’s Parish School in week 8 and 9 of Term 1, 2024.

NAPLAN helps governments, education authorities and schools to see whether young Australians are reaching important literacy and numeracy goals. It provides information about how education programs are working and areas of improvement.

Is NAPLAN day different to normal school days?

NAPLAN scheduled days are still a normal school day, students will simply be completing the assessment under supervised conditions, in a designated classroom at a specific time. Students are still required to attend their normal school day at the end of the NAPLAN time.

What can you do to help your child for NAPLAN?

Our fabulous team has been working to prepare the students for NAPLAN. It is great for families to encourage students for NAPLAN, however it is valuable to remember that this is only a snap shot in time of a student’s learning & knowledge – NAPLAN should represent knowledge and skills that students have been learning throughout their education journey (not just this year).

You can help your child on NAPLAN day by ensuring they have;

• A good night’s sleep
• Eat breakfast
• Have a packed lunch (or tuckshop) and
• A hug and congratulations at the end of the day.

Please find the attached NAPLAN schedule below. Please reach out if you have any queries about NAPLAN on tbarberb1@cns.catholic.edu.au.