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be withdrawn from the NAPLAN by their parent or carer.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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