NAPLAN 2012

The national tests in literacy and numeracy will be conducted from Tuesday 15 May to Thursday 17 May.

The national assessment program – literacy and numeracy (NAPLAN) will involve students in years 3,5,7 and 9 from all states and territories. In Victoria approximately 290,000 students from all government, catholic and independent schools will participate in the program. The results of the tests provide diagnostic information can be used to support teaching and learning programs and improve student achievement.

For students, teachers and schools there will be little change from the arrangements in place for last years NAPLAN tests.

Year 7 and Year 9 students will each undertake two numeracy tests on Thursday 12 May 2011. One test will require the use of a calculator. Please ensure your child

brings a calculator.

The format of the NAPLAN test will be similar to previous years.

For further information contact the VCAA NAPLAN help desk on free call 1800 648 637

Alternatively, you may find the answers to any queries on the http://www.nap.edu.au/

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

Welcome to another busy term at Preston Girls Secondary College.  I hope you had an enjoyable Easter break and were able to spend some quality time with your family.

The term has started with a flourish.  I am pleased to advise you that the administration area of the College has been completely redesigned to make it a more accessible and welcoming area.  As the first point of contact with the College, it is important that we have a professional appearance and approach, and our new entrance has certainly given us a great start.  Staff and students have been very positive about the changes and I encourage you to come in and see for yourself! Thanks to Mrs Elizabeth Lukovska for her work in overseeing this large and important project.

On Monday we had a staff professional learning day. We spent a great deal of valuable time working on our improvement agenda across the following areas - Student Behaviour Management (with Dr Joel Roache from La Trobe University); developing college teaching protocols and learning protocols (we will be consulting with students around these later in the term) and implementation of the Northern Metropolitan Region’s “Curiosity & Powerful Learning” initiatives. We had a productive day and I congratulate the staff on their professional approach.

Students returned ready for school yesterday, and were very pleased with the new look of the College.  I congratulate those students who came to school on time and ready for work, dressed in full uniform.  This is the expectation of the college.  Unfortunately, we had a number of students who did not meet this  expectation, and it is important that we have your support as parents and guardians. Please make sure your child has all the correct items of the uniform – should you need assistance, don’t hesitate to call us and we will help where we are able.  This term the college head scarf is required for students who choose to wear one for religious purposes.  It can be purchased from the office.  In consideration of the cold mornings, we have decided to bring forward the transition into the winter uniform.  Please note the following dates:

May 1^st : Students may commence wearing winter uniform.  Summer uniform is still accepted

May 21^st All students to be in full winter uniform.

Until May 1^st, all students are required to wear summer uniform.

With regard to arriving on time, I remind everyone that classes commence at 8.50 a.m. and students should arrive by 8.40 a.m. to allow time to get their books and equipment ready for the day. Thank you, as always, for your support.                  

Judi Benney    -     College Principal

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