NAPLAN Testing 2023

During the next few weeks the Year 3 and Year 5 students will be undertaking the annual NAPLAN tests. Students in both year levels undertake assessments in numeracy, reading, writing and language conventions (spelling, vocabulary and grammar). As in previous years, Sunshine Christian School students will be completing the NAPLAN tests online, except for the Year 3 Writing test.

While NAPLAN is an important means for the government to assess the students and is a valuable resource for the teachers, we need to remember that it is only a snapshot of what the students know and understand in specific tested areas at a specific time. The teachers at our school work diligently throughout the year to support the students, not only academically, but socially and emotionally and they know each student’s gifts and abilities far more intimately than the representation of a single test result. The NAPLAN test does not understand each student or the particular needs of each student; nor does it highlight the many diverse, God-given gifts and skills which each of the students possess. Therefore, it should in no way be used to assess the value of our students. We are proud of every student that is a part of our community and we wish them God’s blessings and success in everything they do.

Harmony (Multicultural) Day 2023

We are celebrating Harmony (Multicultural) Day on Tuesday 21 March. This day is a highlight of the school calendar and we love to see everyone be involved in this event. The SRC and staff are working hard to organize special activities during the day for the students. Please take the time to help your child prepare traditional dress from your home countries.

Student Safety – Road Use

The school works very hard to provide a safe environment for the students, not only during the school day but also before and after school.

The ‘kiss and drop’ zone was created to allow parents to drop their children at the school gate in a safe environment. We have also created the two pick up zones to help reduce congestion at pick up times.

As parents and caregivers, you can also help to keep our students safe by following the following guidelines:

Stay below the 40km/h speed limit around the school

Stay below the 50km/h speed limit in surrounding streets

When dropping children off in the ‘kiss and drop’ zone, please pull your vehicle as far forward as possible

DO NOT park or stop in front of neighbours driveways

DO NOT make U turns in front of the school

Please show patience and consideration to other road users