Dear Parent/Carer
The National Assessment Program – Literacy
and Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2012 tests for Years 3 and 5 students will be held on
Tuesday 15 May (Language Conventions and Writing), Wednesday16 May(Reading
Comprehension) and Thursday17 May 2012 (Numeracy). NAPLAN tests assess student
knowledge and skills in writing, reading, language conventions (spelling,
grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
The results of the tests provide information
for students, parents, teachers and principals which can be used to improve
student achievement.
During test week, catch-up tests will be
available for individual students who are absent on test days. These students
may undertake catch-up tests on the days in the test week after the scheduled
test, up to and including Friday 18 May
2012. However, we do ask that every effort is made to have your child at
school on time (by 9am) in order to assist with the smooth management and
organisation of testing.
If your child is eligible for support due to
disability or an exemption, you should discuss this with his/her teacher prior
to the tests. Parental consent is required before any support due to disability
or exemption is granted.
Students may be withdrawn from the NAPLAN by
their parent or carer. This is a matter for consideration by parents and carers
in consultation with the principal. If, after consultation, you decide to
withdraw your child, you must sign a Student Withdrawal form. These forms are
available at the school.
Later in the year you will receive your
child’s personal NAPLAN report. The report will show how your child performed
in relation to national minimum standards. These describe the minimum
acceptable standards for students across Australia.
For more information about the tests, please
visit the VCAA website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
or the NAPLAN website at www.nap.edu.au.
Esme Capp
Principal
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