This year, Stage 3 is organised into 4 classes - 5A, 5P, 5K, 6C, 6L & 6S. Stage 3 classes and teachers work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.
Stage 3 students attend Years 3-6 assemblies.
They receive academic, special and sports awards. Some awards are given out at assemblies, others throughout the week.
Students are also involved in primary sport, attend the swimming and athletics carnivals and cross-country carnival. Stage 3 students participate regularly in Friday afternoon PSSA and school sport programs, as well as fundamental movement skills in weekly class Personal Development lessons.
If you have a child in Stage 3 and you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact any of the Stage 3 teachers.
Year 5
Your child has progressed to Learning Stage 3, the final stage of primary school.
National test
All Year 5 students sit for the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test in May. It involves four tests that cover numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar. SeeNAPLAN - literacy and numeracy (also in community languages).
The results of the NAPLAN test help teachers meet the individual literacy and numeracy needs of students. You will receive a report of your child's achievement in the NAPLAN test. The results tell you how your child is progressing in these areas and can guide the learning support you give your child at home.
Getting involved
There are great opportunities for students to participate in extra-curricular activities. These include competitions, exhibitions, sport, performances and special events. Student leadership programs provide many activities that broaden your child's experience at school.
Selective high school application
Students wishing to be considered for enrolment in a selective high schoolwill need to complete an application this year. Application packages are available in October and the entry exam is taken when your child is in Year 6. See selective high school placement test (also in communi ty languages).
Middle years
At the end of primary school and into high school the needs of young adolescents in the middle years (aged 10 - 15) are integrated into our teaching.
Year 6
Year 6 is the final year of primary school and an exciting time as students can take a leadership role in our school. We work together with high schools to assist our Year 6 students to have a successful start to high school.
Getting involved
There are great opportunities for students to participate in extra-curricular activities. These include competitions, exhibitions, sport, performances and special events. Student leadership programs provide many activities that broaden your child's experience at school.
Selective high school test
This year applicants can sit for the selective high school placement test if they are interested in applying for entry to a selective high school. The test has reading, writing, mathematics and general ability components.
Preparing for high school
Here are some helpful resources for students and parents:
Starting high school and How to have a great year at high schoolView videos of Year 7 students introducing primary students to high school life, plus great tips on making friends and getting organised.
Ready for high school checklist(PDF 1,015KB)
See also
Parents' guide to the NSW primary syllabus (also in community languages)
Foundation statement for Years 5 and 6 (PDF 56KB)
What is NAPLAN? video (also in community languages)
Leadership in the middle years program
Transition to high school (also in community languages)
From primary to high school - How parents can help (also in community languages)