As I'm sure you are very aware of by now, NAPLAN testing will be conducted this week, commencing tomorrow. The students are a mixture of nerves and excitement. Please continue to reiterate at home that NAPLAN is all about giving the test your very best efforts.
We have been doing some practice NAPLAN tests in class and I have been extremely proud of the way the children have applied themselves to giving it their all and completing the tests within the time frame.
During this somewhat stressful time for your child, there a few things you can do to assist them at home.
-Please ensure they have plenty of sleep the night before
-In the mornings having a healthy, nutritious breakfast is also beneficial
-They need to be at school by the first siren at 8.30am so they are relaxed and can prepare for the test calmly as the tests are timetabled to start at 8.50am
-Encourage them to give it their absolute best
- Discuss any feeling and emotions they have coming up to and after the tests
Below is the NAPLAN timetable.
TUESDAY
8.50am Language Conventions
10.50am Writing
WEDNESDAY
8.50am Reading
THURSDAY
8.50am Mathematics
Please ensure your child is present and prompt for each test, as a catch up test may not be possible due to time constraints. There will be test conditions once each test has commenced and no movement in or out of the classroom, to avoid disruptions.
I am sure that each child is going to give the test their all. It is a great opportunity to see where your child sits in relation to other children around Australia.
If you have any questions, please come and see me.
Thank you,
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