All students in Year 7 and Year 9 will take part in the NAPLAN testing from Wednesday 13^th March to Monday 25^th March. During this time all students will complete three tests in Literacy (Reading, Writing and Conventions of Language) and one test in Numeracy. The NAPLAN schedule is as follows:

To be ready for the NAPLAN test students need to:

• Have at least 8 - 10 hours of sleep the night before a test
• Avoid the use of electronic devices (screen time) one hour before going to sleep
• Have a healthy breakfast and snacks during the testing period
• Drink an adequate amount of water throughout the day of a test
• Ensure their laptops are fully functional and charged prior to a test
• Arrive to class on time, settled and ready to do their best in each of the tests.

Students may also wish to familiarise themselves with the online test tools via the use of the ACARA NAPLAN Online public demonstration site.

Please note any student absent on the day of a NAPLAN test will need to provide a doctor’s certificate and arrangements will be made for the student to complete the test at another time determined by the NAPLAN Coordinator.

If any students have any issues with their laptop in the lead up to the NAPLAN, they are asked to see Simon or Chuong as soon as possible.

For more information about NAPLAN Online, families are encouraged to visit nap.edu.au or read the attached document. Students that are concerned about NAPLAN or have any questions, are encouraged to talk with their PC teacher, Year level leader, Maths or English teachers.

We wish all our year 7 and year 9 students all the very best for their upcoming NAPLAN tests.

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Student/Parent/Teacher interviews will take place in the hall on Tuesday 23^rd April from 3:30 – 8:00pm and on Wednesday 24^th April from 9:00 am – 3:30pm. 

Interim reports will indicate whether an interview with subject teachers is requested.   The college will endeavour to accommodate interviews that are requested.

Families are asked to book sessions with their children’s subject teachers through the Parent Access Module by Friday 19^th April. The booking system is available through the college website or the SIMON Everywhere App. 

Early Dismissal

Students will be dismissed at 3pm on Tuesday 23^rd April and there will be no classes on Wednesday 24^th April as all teachers will be involved in the interviews.

We look forward to meeting with families and students to discuss their academic progress, achievement and goals.

During the year 7 family night, parents were given the chance to share strategies they have used to keep their children safe online.

Students were treated to an all female forum to help celebrate International Women's Day. Councillor Jasmine Nguyen from Brimbank Council, Jasmine Crisci (staff) and students shared stories of important females in their lives.

The sun was out in Sunshine on Thursday for our Swimming Carnival. Fierce competition between our Houses...the winners to be announced soon!

It was fantastic to see so many people attend the Year Nine Family Night last Tuesday. On behalf of the Year Nine teachers, we would like to thank you for taking the time to meet us and look forward to seeing you again throughout the year!

Please find attached the slides presented on the night.

- Ms Christie Roberts, Year 9 Level Leader