Your child has taken the significant step from infants to primary school and into the first year of Learning Stage 2.
National test
Year 3 -This is the first year your child sits for the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test held in May. There are four tests covering numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
You will receive a report of your child's achievement in the tests. The results tell you how your child is progressing in these areas and can guide the learning support you give your child at home.
Year 4 is the second and final year of Learning in Stage 2
Getting involved
There are great opportunities for students to participate in extra-curricular activities. These include sport, performances, overnight camps and special activities to broaden your child's experience at school.
Opportunity classes
An opportunity class palcement Tests is open to all Year 4 students to assess elibibility for opportunity class places. Opportunity classes are avaialbe for academically gifed and talented children in Years 5 and 6 at some schools. If you would like tyour child to sit this test, pelase ask us for an application package available form May. The test is held between late July and early August.
Help your child learn
Letting your child know that you are interested in what they're learning, and helping them with their homework will benefit their education.
