Assessment and reporting

Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning specifically tailored to the needs of the course and cohort of students. Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are assessed on achievement of competencies.

Assessment and Reporting

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.

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.

Junior Assessment Schedules & Procedures

• Year 7
• Year 8
• Year 9
• Year 10

Year 11 (Preliminary)

• Year 11 Assessment Schedule
• Year 11 Assessment Policy
• Year 11 Assessment Parent Evening
  • Presentation
  • Wellbeing & Disability Provisions Presentation

Year 12 (HSC)

• Year 12 Assessment Schedule
• Year 12 Assessment Policy
• Year 11 into 12 Parent Presentation

Formal Assessments

• 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 & Misadventure

The illness and misadventure process is available to support students who are unwell or have an accident or other misadventure at the time of an assessment task. Please read the assessment policy and procedures to understand more.

• Year 7 & Year 8: Students should discuss illness and misadventure directly with the subject Head Teacher.
• Year 9 and Year 10: Students should complete the Junior Illness & Misadventure Form and email it to their Deputy Principal.
• Year 11 and Year 12: Students should complete the Senior Illness and Misadventure Form and email it to their Deputy Principal.