National Assessment Programme - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)

Highlights from 2011 results

• Writing in Year 7 and Year 9 has significantly eclipsed State Averages.
• Numeracy in Year 7 has demonstrated impressive growth in excess of all DEC schools.
• Year 9 Boys Writing results are well above State Average.
• Year 9 Girls Reading has seen outstanding growth above State Average.
• Year 7 and 9 Reading results are growing well beyond State Average.
• Girls Year 7 Spelling results are above State Average
• Overall Literacy levels have improved.

On the whole, while room for improvement certainly still exists, our trends are towards and eclipsing state averages. Within our local school education area and Western Sydney Region, we are a strong performer on all measures. Our growth figures position our students favourably and we thank all parents and guardians for their tremendous support of our push beyond state average. I have complimented our staff on your behalf.

We collectively remain resolute in our efforts to further improve student Literacy and Numeracy results.

Pride in Achievement!