NAPLAN 2025

Year 7 and Year 9 NAPLAN data was recently released to schools. We have been analysing our data to find our strength areas and any areas of weakness that can be addressed. Pleasingly, our school data is above the state in a number of areas across Years 7 and 9.

Individual NAPLAN student reports have been sent out to families via Australia Post. On the front page is an explanation on how to read the report. We encourage you to have a conversation with your student about their results. Further information on the NAPLAN individual reports can be found here:

https://nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/naplan/isr-parent-carer-faq

Just a reminder that student results are now assessed in four proficiency levels:

Exceeding: The result exceeds expectations at the time of testing.

Strong: The result meets challenging but reasonable expectations at the time of testing.

Developing: The results indicate that they are working towards expectations at the time of testing.

Needs additional support: The results indicate that they are not achieving the learning outcomes expected at the time of testing. They are likely to need additional support to progress satisfactorily.

National NAPLAN Results

Latest findings from the 2025 NAPLAN National Results show that performance is broadly stable at a national level, with 2 out of 3 students at the “Strong” or “Exceeding” proficiency level for their reading, numeracy and writing skills, and one in 10 students at the “Needs additional support” level across all year groups and domains.

The findings also show that participation rates across all years and domains have rebounded to pre-COVID levels, reaching 93.8% – the highest level since 2017.

Encouragingly, the NAPLAN National Results indicate higher NAPLAN scores on average across Years 5, 7 and 9 in numeracy, particularly among stronger students, as well as a reportable increase, from 2023 to 2025, in the percentage of Indigenous students achieving “Exceeding” in writing and numeracy at both Years 7 and 9.

Year 9 and Year 10 subject selections for 2026

The Year 9 & 10 Subject Selection Booklet for 2026 will be released to students this week. An email will be sent to all Year 8 and Year 9 students advising them of this and where they can locate the information booklet.

Year 9 and Year 10 Subject Selection Evening – Tuesday 19 August

The information session for students and parents of Year 8 students selecting subject choices for Year 9, in 2026 will commence at 6.30pm. The information session for students and parents of Year 9 students selecting subject choices for Year 10 in 2026 will commence at 7pm. This will be held in the PAP Theatre.

Both presentations are short information sessions covering the subject selection process and platform we use to make subject choices online. They will also cover information about the number of Core and Elective subjects’ students are required to study, and where to access information about the subjects offered at each year level.

There will be no specific subject information given on each of the different subjects available to study because of the sheer volume on offer. This information is available in the Subject Selection Book. Heads of Department will be available on the night to address any questions you may have regarding the selection of subjects to study.

The timeline around the Year 9 and Year 10 subject selections are as follows:

13 August - Release of Subject Selection Booklet online

19 August - Edval WebChoice portal opens for students to select subjects

19 August - Parent Information Evening

29 August - Signed Edval WebChoice receipt to be handed in to Student Reception

Term 3 - Elevate Education Free Parent Webinar Series

Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops that help to develop student study skills, motivation, and exam preparation. Again, you are invited to register your participation in the term two parent online seminar series. This can help you to support your child at home by reinforcing the skills that will support their learning at school.

Webinars for this term are:

• How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!). August 20, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How To Help Your Child Improve Their Note Taking. September 3, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How You Can Support Your Child During Exams. September 17, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)

To register please visit: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars 

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