Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning.
Teachers observe students' work in class and look closely at tasks throughout the year. They also formally assess a student's achievement based on the outcomes described in the syllabus of the subject.
As a parent or carer, you’ll receive a written report twice a year. It gives you a clear picture of your child’s achievements – what they know and can do.
In Years 7 to 10, we use the common grade scale in reporting. In Year 11, we use the Preliminary grade scale.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are assessed on achievement of competencies.
Assessments
We provide detailed information to students about what we expect from them throughout the year and how their work will be assessed. Students have a number of formal assessments throughout their schooling.
- National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) – reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, punctuation and grammar) and numeracy tests for students in Years 7 and 9. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) holds the tests in May each year. Results and student reports are released in August.
- Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development (VALID) – online diagnostic science assessments for students in Year 8. Some schools also choose to sit the tests in Year 10.
- The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) is awarded to eligible students who leave school before completing their Higher School Certificate. The RoSA records a student’s grades between the end of Year 10 and when they leave school.
- The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is an internationally recognised qualification awarded to students who successfully complete Years 11 and 12 in NSW.
- Some students may apply for placement in a selective high school. For more information, visit selective high schools and opportunity classes.
Year 11 Assessment
The assessment of Preliminary courses at Oak Flats High School is carried out to measure a student's progress through a course of study and assess those aspects which may not be adequately assessed through a single examination at the conclusion of the course. The assessment program commences at the beginning of Term 1 and concludes at the end of Term 3.
Please also see the Preliminary Assessment Policy and Schedule and the Preliminary Assessment Calendar for Year 11 2025.
Year 10 Assessment
The assessment of Year 10 Record of School Achievement (ROSA) courses at Oak Flats High School is carried out to measure a student's progress through a course and to assess a student's performance in those aspects of the course which may not be adequately assessed by a single examination at the conclusion of the course. The ROSA Assessment Program will commence at the beginning of Term 1 and concludes at the end of Term 4.
Please also see the ROSA Assessment Policy and Schedule and the ROSA Assessment Calendar for Year 10 2025.