Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning.
Teachers observe students' work in class and look closely at tasks throughout the year. They also formally assess a student's achievement based on the outcomes described in the syllabus of the subject.
As a parent or carer, you’ll receive a written report twice a year. It gives you a clear picture of your child’s achievements – what they know and can do.
In Years 7 to 10, we use the common grade scale in reporting. In Year 11, we use the Preliminary grade scale.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are assessed on achievement of competencies.
Assessments
We provide detailed information to students about what we expect from them throughout the year and how their work will be assessed. Students have a number of formal assessments throughout their schooling.
- National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) – reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, punctuation and grammar) and numeracy tests for students in Years 7 and 9. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) holds the tests in May each year. Results and student reports are released in August.
- Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development (VALID) – online diagnostic science assessments for students in Year 8. Some schools also choose to sit the tests in Year 10.
- The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) is awarded to eligible students who leave school before completing their Higher School Certificate. The RoSA records a student’s grades between the end of Year 10 and when they leave school.
- The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is an internationally recognised qualification awarded to students who successfully complete Years 11 and 12 in NSW.
- Some students may apply for placement in a selective high school. For more information, visit selective high schools and opportunity classes.
The Assessment Policy and Procedure Course Assessment Schedules for each year can be accessed by clicking on the relevant link below:
- Year 7 Assessment Procedures & Course Assessment Schedules
- Year 8 Assessment Procedures & Course Assessment Schedules
- Year 9 Assessment Procedures & Course Assessment Schedules
- Year 10 Assessment Procedures & Course Assessment Schedules
- Year 11 Preliminary HSC Assessment Procedures & Course Assessment Schedules
- Year 12 HSC Assessment Procedures & Course Assessment Schedules
Application for Special Consideration for Illness-Misadventure or Elite Representation extensions
If illness or misadventure prevents a student from completing an Assessment Task on or before the due date the school must be advised immediately the situation is know (before the due date if possible) and submitted to the Head Teacher on the day of returning to school.
Please click on Illness-Misadventure to download the application form.
Elite Representation
If representation at an elite level eg: (Academic/Sporting/CAPA performance) prevents a student from completing an Assessment Task/Examination on or before the due date the school must be advised immediately the situation is known and an extension or exemption negotiated with the teacher and Head Teacher.
Please click on Assessment Task Extension to download the application form.