Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN

The 2019 NAPLAN testing cycle has just been completed. All the Year 7 & 9 students sat literacy and numeracy tests. I wish to congratulate the students on their positive approach to these tests as it was a stressful time for them due to the first time attempt of doing all assessments online. I would also like to thank Mr Notarpietro for his organisation. Co-ordinating 380 students to sit four tests, while the remainder of the college followed a normal timetable, was a massive task. A huge thank you to the teaching staff who conducted the tests, the clerical staff who assisted with the log on details for all students and finally Ms Cassidy and Mr Robartson for all their technical assistance throughout the 2 week testing period.

Results of student performance will be forwarded to parents/caregivers once they become available. Year 9 NAPLAN student performance is now linked to secondary WACE certification. Students achieving Band 8 in Year 9 NAPLAN will be deemed to have met the minimum literacy and numeracy requirements for secondary WACE certification. Students who do not achieve Band 8 are required to sit the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessments (OLNA) tests in year 10 and subsequent years until they meet the minimum standards.

2019 Open Day – Wednesday 22 May

Over 150 prospective parents had the opportunity to view the College on Wednesday 22 May. The aim of the tour was to give parents the opportunity to view our college at work, including the comprehensive Year 7 to 12 programs, our academic extension programs, the specialist Cricket and Fashion & Design programs and the elite Netball and Arts programs.

Interested students in Years 5 & 6 participated in a taster course of cricket, netball, music, dance and fashion & design. This half-day event gave students the opportunity to see and participate in sessions that outline the benefits of each of these elite programs. 2020 Enrolment packs were available on the day.  Additional enrolment packs have now been delivered to feeder primary schools. Enrolment packs are also available directly from the College.

School Sickness Procedures

I would like to remind parents/caregivers of the school protocols should a child fall ill during the day. During class time, the class teacher will make an assessment and send the child to Student Services. If the child feels ill during a break time they are to make their own way to Student Services. The school will then contact the parent/caregiver if required.

Students are not to contact their parents/caregivers directly to be picked up because they are not feeling well.  Thank you.

Mario Pisano
Vice Principal
Middle School