Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning. These include observing work in class and looking closely at tasks throughout the year.
Twice a year, teachers formally assess each student’s achievements based on the outcomes described in the syllabuses of each 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.
Illness and misadventure
If a student is absent for an assessment task or is unable to submit the task due to illness, accident or misadventure, they complete the form below and attach the relevant documentation to be sumitted to the Head Teacher of the faculty.
Illness Accident and Misadventure form
Extensions
If a student knows they will be absent from school or unable to complete a task on time, they can apply for an extension. They complete the form below, attach relevant documentation and submit to the Head Teacher prior to the date of the task.
Renegotiation form
Appeals
If a student is geniunely unhappy with their assessment task result, they should approach their class teacher, explain their reasons and negotiate a solution. The following forms can be completed and submitted to the Head Teacher of the faculty.