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.
Assessment booklets
Your final year of secondary school has commenced. The Preliminary Course is complete and the Year 12 year starts day 1 in Term 4. The work that you are now completing goes towards your Higher School Certificate mark. Please download our Year 12 Assessment Schedule 2022 - 2023
Amended - HSC Modern History 2021-2022. Updated 27 October 2021
Assessment Booklets Year 7 - 11 2023
Year 11 2023 Assessment Booklet
Revised Year 11 Legal Studies - Formal Assessment Schedule- 30-03-2023
Year 10 2023 Assessment Booklet
Year 9 2023 Assessment Booklet
Revised Year 9 Food Technology- Assessment Schedule- 25.05.2023
Year 8 2023 Assessment Booklet
Year 7 2023 Assessment Booklet
Students not able to complete and submit an assignment on due date should complete a Illness and Misadventure Form.