Assessment and reporting

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 Ms Morris.

Year 7 Assessment booklet

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 Richardson.

Year 8 Assessment booklet

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 Ms Prasad.

Year 9 Assessment booklet 

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 Ms Durand.

Year 10 Assessment booklet

Year 11

If you require further information concerning course curriculum please ring the Year 11 adviser, Mr Tyler or ring the Head of the Faculty you require assistance in.

Year 11 Assessment booklet

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 Marks

Careers adviser: Ms Apostopoulos

HSC Assessment booklet