By Tate Papworth
Brimbank schools are celebrating their achievements following the release of Naplan results.
The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) updated its My School website earlier this month to include results from last year.
A number of Brimbank schools achieved gains across categories including reading, writing and numeracy. Among the most improved schools are Kings Park Primary, St Albans Secondary, Derrimut Primary and Marian College.
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College was also a major winner, named as one of My School’s high achievers after it demonstrated substantially above average gains in reading. The college’s growth in reading between years 7 and 9 was 1.06 – double the statewide average for schools of a similar size (0.53).
Caroline Chisholm deputy principal of learning and teaching Suzanne Farley said it was just reward for hard work.
“The recognition from ACARA is wonderful and a great reflection of the hard work by so many, in particular our students, who continue to embrace our reading program,” she said.
“The outstanding outcomes and recognition from ACARA is a testament to the commitment the college has put into these programs and partnerships.”
Ms Farley said the reading program was led by the college’s teacher librarians and was aimed at monitoring and challenging students to read a variety of texts appropriate to their reading level.
“Year 7 students visit the library once a week and year 8 and 9 students once a fortnight as part of the English curriculum,” she said.
“A key part of our reading program is the reading conferences, where students discuss what they are reading.”
To see how your school rated, visit: myschool.edu.au
