NAPLAN
 

Parent Webinar

For some parents, NAPLAN can be a mystery and even a cause for concern. The Queensland Joint Parent Committee is offering a free online webinar for parents this Wednesday 19 February from 7.00pm-8.00pm. During this webinar experts will explain NAPLAN and help to address potential parent concerns and provide tips for parents when discussing NAPLAN with their child.

Please refer to the attached flyer for further information.

NAPLAN Information

Year 7 and Year 9 students will sit the NAPLAN online tests during the national defined test window of Wednesday 12 March – Monday 24 March. There will be an opportunity for students to participate in a practice test leading into the testing period on Wednesday 26 February in one of their scheduled lessons for the day.

The table below outlines the test timetable. A more detailed schedule outlining class and period for testing will be available in Sia news from week 5. Catch up test sessions will be held on alternate days to the schedule below for absent students to sit the missed tests.

 If you have any concerns about NAPLAN or if you wish to withdraw your student from NAPLAN testing, please contact Mrs Megan Munckton, Dean of Middle School, megan_munckton@rok.catholic.edu.au 

Please note: all students MUST have corded headphones or earphones to undertake the NAPLAN Online testing. This is the responsibility of families to ensure that students have their earphones or headphones for all test days, including the practice test. 

If you wish to visit the NAPLAN public demonstration site it can be accessed at:  www.nap.edu.au/naplan/public-demonstration-site.  A NAPLAN information brochure is attached for your information. 

myQCE Portal Account

All Year 11 and 12 students by now should have registered for a myQCE Portal account to enable access to their Student Learning Account.  Most Shalom students registered for their account during the Personal Futures Day in Year 10.

Students can set up this account by following the link and instructions on the QCAA myQCE page:  https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/. Note students will need to have a private email address (not rokstu.catholic.edu.au) and their LUI number to be able to register. Students can access their LUI number on their SIA page.

If your student has not yet set up their account or is having difficulty, please have them contact Mrs Aplin for assistance. 

2025 Elevate Education Parent Webinars

Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops that help to develop student study skills, motivation, and exam preparation. Over the next two months, you are invited to join their parent webinar series, where you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills that will support their learning at school.

Upcoming Webinars:

• How You Can Help Your Child Manage Their Time -Wednesday 26 February 6:30pm
• How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!) - Wednesday 12 March 6:30pm
• How You Can Help Improve Your Child's Memory - Wednesday 26 March 6:30pm

Register for the series by clicking the link below and learn some practical strategies to help support your child this year. https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars

Mrs Kate Aplin
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
Catherine_Aplin@rok.catholic.edu.au