Our students in Years 3 and 5 began NAPLAN (National Assessment of Literacy and Numeracy) this week. This is a series of four assessments in Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy. For the first time these assessments are being held in Term 1 rather than Term 2. Teachers and parents will be able to see the strengths of the students in literacy and numeracy and identify areas of focus for future learning. Students in Year 3 will complete the Reading, Conventions of Language, and Numeracy assessments online using school laptop devices. The Writing assessment for Year 3 is pen and paper based. All Year 5 assessments are completed on devices.
On Tuesday 21 March Goulburn Public School will celebrate Harmony Day. On this day we encourage students to wear orange as the colour representing diversity and inclusion, or to wear clothing of cultural significance. I look forward to seeing the vibrant colours on Tuesday!
Kim Smith
Principal