SJRC News in Brief: Term 1 Week 5 - 1st March 2024
NAPLAN 2024
Each year the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is undertaken by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Students will participate in tests for writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
Our school will be participating in NAPLAN between Thursday, 14 March to Tuesday, 19 March 2024, and the following tests will occur on the dates indicated:
- Thursday 14 March – Writing
- Friday 15 March – Reading
- Monday 18 March – Conventions of Language
- Tuesday 19 March – Numeracy
Additionally, students who miss a NAPLAN test will sit a catch-up exam during the testing period from Wednesday 13 March until Monday 25 March 2024.
All students require a working set of wired headphones and a fully charged laptop for each test.
NAPLAN tests are just one part of our school learning assessment program, and questions are primarily based on knowledge, understanding and skills gained from the prior year of schooling.
Students and parents can access the public demonstration site https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site to familiarise themselves with NAPLAN and the types of questions and tools available. Excessive preparation for NAPLAN is not required nor recommended.
Further information about NAPLAN is available on the NESA Website (https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-the-curriculum/naplan/parent-information).
If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please contact our NAPLAN Coordinators.
| Anne Marchment Leader of Curriculum |
Lisa Freeman Leader of Numeracy |
Sarah McLeod Literacy Coach |
Lost Property
If you recognise any items below, please don't hesitate to contact our College Office to arrange for collection.
CALLING ALL STUDENTS & STAFF!
Calling all Students and Staff! It is time to dive into creativity with the 2024 A4Art Prize! The 2024 A4Art Prize aims to spark the flames of creativity among young artists and staff across our six St Agnes’ Parish Schools. Unleash your skills on a single A4 sheet of paper and stand a chance to win over $5000 in prizes!
Selected artworks from the finalists will be showcased in a travelling exhibition, offering emerging artists a unique platform to display their talents. Once again, you will have the chance to cast your vote for your favourite pieces during the exhibition at our school.
Boasting a prize pool exceeding $5000, thanks to the support of both new sponsors like Port Macquarie Surf School, Twotriplefour, and Antonjia Gros Studios, and returning sponsors such as Seed Creative, Drawn to Art, The Wauchope Creative Hub, Innervision Surf and Skate, Sunset Gallery, Alice in Paperland, Wildnets, and Stoney Aqua Park, this competition presents an exciting opportunity for artists to win some fantastic prizes.
The A4ART Prize is now officially open! For more details on categories, prizes, and terms and conditions, visit artsnest.com.au.
Let your imagination run wild – it's time to turn a simple piece of paper into a masterpiece!
You will need to download the flyer to access the clickable links.
Website - artsnest.com.auFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/creativeartsnest
The Encounter Youth Program is every Sunday at the Youth Hub in Port Macquarie. Come along and join in the fun.
Week 5: Now You See Me!
3rd March 2024
Why do bad things happen?
Why have my prayers not been answered?
Does God really communicate with us?
What is prayer?
If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, you don’t want to miss Encounter Youth this weekend.
- - Sunday 25th of Feb
- - 6:00 - 8:00pm @ The Youth Hub
- - $5 for dinner
Zac Parnell
Youth Coordinator
St Agnes' Catholic Parish
49 Hay Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
M 0487 971 744 T 02 6588 7444
E zac.parnell@stagnesparish.org.au | W www.stagnesparish.org.au
| Term 1 Week 6 Lunch Specials $6.00 | |
| Monday | Chicken Carbonara |
| Tuesday | Honey Soy Wings & Fried Rice |
| Wednesday | Beef Burritos |
| Thursday | Chicken Pesto Toasted Turkish |
| Friday | Chicken Pumpkin Feta Salad |
The Canteen opens at 8.00 am every school day.
Breeanna Stone
Food Services Manager