Bronwyn talked about NAPLAN. The NAPLAN is a snapshot at what the child is doing and not an assessment for the child.
NAPLAN started in 2003 with science and expanded to literacy and numeracy in 2006. It is multiple choice and until recently was completed with pen and paper. It is used for years 3, 5, 7, 9, which are considered the optimum years to test based on development.
Schools use data to drive their planning. States use the data to understand the needs of schools.
NAPLAN went online in 2017 and is the preferred method according to children who take the test-although Year 3 students still use the pen and paper format. On the online version, if kids answer the question correctly the following question is harder. If the question is answered incorrectly the following question will not be more difficult. The biggest problem regarding the online version is the infrastructure in schools.
NAPLAN is done on a timetable and consequently all computers are required to handle the amount of kids taking the test. Therefore, having the available infrastructure in schools for Naplan to work is imperative and something that needs to be addressed.
In 2018, Year 9 did well, but Years 3, 5, 7 did not do so well. This equates to more money needing to be invested into those years. NAPLAN is open to the public at the Schools Online website.
The Web site can be accessed at:
Highlights from September 2018 Newsletter of
GIRRAWHEEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL
Showcase 2018 "No Limits, No Fear, Just Perform"
Our Performing Arts troupe performed their Showcase items on Saturday 1 September at Sacred Heart College. This was an exciting night in which students demonstrated their outstanding talent as dancers and theatrical performers. They exceeded all our expectations.
Yohfest
On Wednesday 5 September both our YOHFest Performing Arts and Unity students performed at the State competitions. This year students entered into two categories. Results of this event will not be made public until the end of the term. We wish our students every success and once again warmly thank Ms Drpich, Mrs Cargill and their team of helpers for their ongoing effort and support.
Year 12 Student Awards Night
Year 12 students are busily completing courses, VET ATAR assessments and preparing for mock exams before they end their academic year at Girrawheen SHS. On Thursday 25 October 2018, the Year 12 Student Awards Night will be taking place.
NAIDOC Celebrations
Our NAIDOC Day was a huge success with so many activities taking place on the day. The NAIDOC Assembly once again highlighted the exceptional talent amongst our Aboriginal staff and students. The key note speaker was Deputy Commissioner Specialist Services – Western Australia Police Force Stephen Brown. Special guest Lee West gave a Bottlebrush presentation explaining the symbolism of flowers; Clontarf and Girls Academies performed dances. Bush tucker and NAIDOC police cars were some of the highlights of the day.
Wellness Day
Wellness morning has become an annual event supporting our students. On Wednesday 27 June we held a great morning with many organisations such as Headspace, Helping Hands, Mission Australia, Aspire, St Johns Ambulance, Rugby WA to name a few entertaining the students. The students were also able to participate in Bubble Soccer and virtual games in the Gaming Truck.
Commissioner for Children and Young People
This week we welcome Mr Colin Pettit, Commissioner for Children and Young People. Mr Pettit will be holding a final session and luncheon for students from our school who were involved with the Aboriginal Leadership Cross Cultural Solution Program.
Yokayi Aboriginal Art Exhibition
Throughout the year Girrawheen SHS Academy girls have been working on their third annual Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibition will be held at ECU and the opening night will be on Tuesday 16 October. This will be an exciting night for the girls and will be opened by Professor Colleen Haywood, Pro Vice Chancellor Equity and Indigenous.
Rosalba Butterworth
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