Manager Education Services (Kylie Ward)

NAPLAN

NAPLAN Online Testing will commence in week 4 through until the end of week 5 for all Year 7 & 9 students. The test window is nine days and tests need to be taken in a specific sequence. This increases the security of the writing component that is required for some linkages however, the writing component is unavailable to students on Day 1 so we are able to commence with the reading component on Tuesday 11 May. The writing component will commence on day 2 and must be completed by the end of day 3. After that, the correct test sequence must be followed before students can move onto the next component.

Please note the entire Macbook Fleet will be out of service and internet usage during testing sessions must be kept to a minimum to allow for maximum internet capacity for the online testing sessions. Due to the nature of the testing, SCSA has recommended that a preparation period of 10-15 minutes in addition to the allocated testing time is factored in for student instruction, log in and any other technical issues that may be experienced at the start of each testing session.

The NAPLAN test order is:
Writing (45 minute test + 15 minute prep = 60 minutes)
Reading (65 minute test + 15 minute prep = 80 minutes)
Conventions of Language (45 minute test + 15 minute prep = 60 minutes)
Numeracy (65 minute test + 15 minute prep = 80 minutes)

I have attached the NAPLAN schedule. Students have been divided in alphabetical order in each year group to allow for the maximum and equal number of students sitting the test at one time and the maximum capacity of our WAPs in the library testing area. The schedule also allows for the change out and recharging of Macbooks between testing sessions and any other technical issues that we may experience with devices.

• Year 7 Surname A – K Group 1
• Year 7 Surname L – Z Group 2
• Year 9 Surname A – H Group 1
• Year 9 Surname I – Z Group 2

Please note this will affect gridlines with minimal students attending class and this interruption will affect both elective & MESH classes. Please ensure you are aware of the schedule and how this will affect your lesson planning for weeks 4 & 5.

Students will be given the opportunity of catch up sessions should they be absent on the day of testing and this will be managed daily by our Test Administrator and Student Services team. We will be using a dedicated Test Administrator (Brad Hicks) to administer the testing with the assistance of an EA and Library Staff.

During this time the Library will be out of service including before school and lunch 2. Library duty teachers please assist in other duty areas. Homework club may continue however is to remain in exam set up.

SIDE students will use Online Room and Private study will be allocated rooms (TBA).

Students will receive an individual timetable next week and I will send student lists daily as a reminder of who needs to be where and when.

Please see me with any further questions or queries. Thanks in advance for your support and I apologise for the major interruption this will cause to your timetable during Weeks 4 & 5.

Senior School Exam Timetable

Please find attached a copy of the Senior School Exam Timetable that has been approved by the Leadership Team. If you have any queries or concerns, please speak to your HOLA.