NAPLAN
Recently, Year 7 and Year 9 students completed the 3 day National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in writing, reading, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, teachers and principals which can be used to improve student achievement.

Later in the year you will receive your child’s personal NAPLAN report. The report will describe your child’s particular skills in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The report will also show how your child performed in relation to national minimum standards. These describe the minimum acceptable standards for students across Australia. I am confident that the information you receive as a result of your child’s participation in the NAPLAN tests will be valuable in helping you to assess your child’s progress in literacy and numeracy.

Year 9 & 10 Studio Art Printmaking
At Penola Catholic College we offer an engaging curriculum. Our students have the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects and develop as resilient and creative learners. Please enjoy the photos of the Year 9 and 10 students having success and creating great work in Ms Judy Mathews’ Studio Art classes.

Students explored Relief printmaking in response to their exploration of Pop Art portraits and the urban landscape, areal abstract maps. The students develop a range of skills to produce graphic imagery using the printing press. This method requires the students to plan their imagery before carving the negative space. Students develop safe working habits and demonstrate control when using sharp cutters to carve the negative space from the soft printing plate (lino).

Please enjoy the photos of the Year 9 and 10 students having success and creating great work in Ms Judy Mathews’ Studio Art classes.