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. From 2023, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) will hold NAPLAN tests in March 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 schedule
Year 7
You will find the Year 7 subject assessment guide below. If you have any questions regarding your son’s progress please ring his team leader or year advisor Mr Pieterse.
Year 8
You will find the year 8 subject assessment guide below. If you have any questions regarding your son’s progress please ring his team leader. The Year 8 adviser is Mr Kucheruk.
Year 9
Below you will find the year 9 subject assessment guide below. If you have any questions regarding your son’s progress please ring his year advisor Mr Ahearne.
Year 10
Thank you for taking the time to help your son/ward with his assessment tasks. Below you will find the Year 10 assessment guide and subject guides. The Year 10 adviser is Mr Richardson.
The information booklet below will assist students and parents to make the important choice of electives for Year 10 of Stage 5.
Year 11
If you require further information concerning course curriculum please ring the Year 11 adviser, Ms Jovicic or ring the Head of the Faculty you require assistance in.
The booklet below contains information about requirements for completing a Higher School Certificate and all the subjects offered at Ashfield Boys High School for the senior years of your education.
Senior Subject Selection Handbook Year 11 2025 and Year 12 HSC 2026
Year 12
This is your sons/wards last year with us below you will find the individual assessment guide for each of their subjects. We know that their diligent work will continue until their final exams and if there are any questions you may have to provide help with the transition into higher education or accessing sufficient information to enter the workforce, below are two contact names and voicemail boxes.
Year adviser: Ms Durand
Careers adviser: Ms Apostopoulos
The booklet below contains information about requirements for completing a Higher School Certificate and all the subjects offered at Ashfield Boys High School for the senior years of your education.
It is important that you read this booklet thoroughly, ask lots of questions, discuss your decisions with your family and choose your subjects carefully. For such an important decision, take the time to get it right, the first time! This is an investment in your future.