As we head into week 4 I wish our year 3 and 5 students, and their teachers, the very best of luck in NAPLAN. Our teachers have prepared the students well so they know what to expect, and without overwhelming them with NAPLAN talk day in and day out. All we hope from our year 3 and 5 students is that they are well rested, have a healthy breakfast, and try their very best each day (as we expect for any other Assessment). The St Benedict's community knows that our students shine in many ways, NAPLAN is just a one point in time Assessment. 

At home, you can help your children prepare for NAPLAN by: 

• Discussing NAPLAN as just a test that they have to do to help their teachers understand them better. The test will help their teachers know what the students already know and what they need to learn. You can also let them know that you will receive a report for the tests, but you just want to know that they have tried their absolute best.
• Helping them go to bed on time
• Helping them wake up on time and have a stress free morning routine
• Helping them prepare a healthy breakfast
• Packing a healthy brain break and lunch

Thank you for your continued support as we journey together to help each child learn to the best of their abilities. 

Yours in Learning, 

Aleesha Rockemer 

(Learning and Teaching Adviser)