NOBODY likes tests but it is fair to say that the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) creates more than its fair share of controversy among both educators and parents.
The pandemic saw the tests, which are taken by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, abandoned in 2020 but the reprieve was only temporary with the 2021 NAPLAN paper tests carried out in schools around the country from May 11-18.
For the first time online tests were also offered in some schools from May 13-21.
As Year 3 students were tested for the first time, principal at Holy Family East Granville said the results really help teachers better understand “what we need to work on as a school” to improve student learning.
“I also make a point of reminding students to relax and that NAPLAN is just a snapshot of what they know at this point in time,” she said.
Years 7 and 9 students at Delany College Granville sat their tests last week too, and principal Paul Easton said they also use the data collected to refine learning and teaching in the classroom.
“When used effectively, this data provides us with another lens with which we can analyse school based student learning data and evidence to better understand their progress.” he said.
Executive director of the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, Greg Whitby, says the 2020 cancellation of NAPLAN showed just how important it is that schools have lots of different ways to collect information about student progress and achievement. “We need to make sure that this information is used well in the classroom and backed up with other regular checks on growth and progress.”
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04 Jul 2025
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Today Delany College and Holy Trinity Granville came alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the world! πππ Weβre so proud to celebrate the amazing cultures that make up our school community with each student and family bringing something unique and beautiful. From traditional dress to delicious food and joyful performances, today reminded us that diversity is our strength and inclusion is our heart. β€οΈ Thank you to all the families, staff and students who made today so special! ππ½ ππ Happy Multicultural Day!!ππ #MulticulturalDay #DiversityMatters #ProudlyMulticultural #OneSchoolManyCultures #TogetherWeThrive![598270595434072_1240152337912558-1]()
30 Jun 2025
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π Academic Juggernauts of the Week! π At Delany, we celebrate students who go beyond the classroom, those who show Pride, Passion, Persistence and live out our Patrician values. Each week, all staff nominate two students from Years 7 & 8 who lead with heart, show kindness, serve others and inspire hope in our community. ππ These students donβt just succeed, they uplift, encourage, and lead by example through our 4 Pβs: π« Pride β in their learning, presentation and school π₯ Passion β staying engaged and giving their best πͺ Persistence β overcoming challenges with a positive mindset ποΈ Patrician β showing compassion, humility and service They also live out our school motto: β€οΈ Love β through kindness and empathy π€ Serve β by supporting peers and staff π Hope β staying optimistic and inspiring others This is more than academic success... itβs about living with purpose and heart! π« π Congratulations to our Week 10 Academic Juggernauts! π Year 8: Kayi Salicioglu-Achi, Emily Sultana & Eva White Year 7: Gwendoline Schembri #DelanyCollege #AcademicJuggernauts #LeadWithHeart #LiveThe4Ps #LoveServeHope #PatricianPride
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04 Jul 2025
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Today Delany College and Holy Trinity Granville came alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the world! πππ Weβre so proud to celebrate the amazing cultures that make up our school community with each student and family bringing something unique and beautiful. From traditional dress to delicious food and joyful performances, today reminded us that diversity is our strength and inclusion is our heart. β€οΈ Thank you to all the families, staff and students who made today so special! ππ½ ππ Happy Multicultural Day!!ππ #MulticulturalDay #DiversityMatters #ProudlyMulticultural #OneSchoolManyCultures #TogetherWeThrive
30 Jun 2025
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π Academic Juggernauts of the Week! π At Delany, we celebrate students who go beyond the classroom, those who show Pride, Passion, Persistence and live out our Patrician values. Each week, all staff nominate two students from Years 7 & 8 who lead with heart, show kindness, serve others and inspire hope in our community. ππ These students donβt just succeed, they uplift, encourage, and lead by example through our 4 Pβs: π« Pride β in their learning, presentation and school π₯ Passion β staying engaged and giving their best πͺ Persistence β overcoming challenges with a positive mindset ποΈ Patrician β showing compassion, humility and service They also live out our school motto: β€οΈ Love β through kindness and empathy π€ Serve β by supporting peers and staff π Hope β staying optimistic and inspiring others This is more than academic success... itβs about living with purpose and heart! π« π Congratulations to our Week 10 Academic Juggernauts! π Year 8: Kayi Salicioglu-Achi, Emily Sultana & Eva White Year 7: Gwendoline Schembri #DelanyCollege #AcademicJuggernauts #LeadWithHeart #LiveThe4Ps #LoveServeHope #PatricianPride
25 Jun 2025
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πΈ Delany Cup 2025 @ Patrician Brothers Blacktown π A day full of school pride, teamwork, and Patrician spirit! ππ Delany teams gave it their all in Junior Rugby League, Junior Boys & Girls Soccer, and Senior Soccer β showing off incredible talent, determination, and sportsmanship. π₯ So many highlights, wins, and moments to remember! Huge thanks to our amazing coaches: π Mr. Trad π Mr. Misho π Miss Nizam And a special shoutout to Mr. Yacoub and Mr. Carr for preparing the teams so well. πͺ Proud to be Delany! π #DelanyCup #DelanyPride #PatricianSpirit #SchoolSport #TeamDelany #WeAreDelany #Blacktown #CatholicEducation #Teamwork #StudentSuccess
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Our VET Construction students π·ββοΈπ·ββοΈ are lucky to have legends like Mr Anthony Hrvatin leading the way! πͺ Mr Hrvatin, a dedicated CSPD VET teacher, brings serious industry experience and a real passion for construction π§±π πͺ. His hands-on, inspiring teaching is making a huge impact, so itβs no surprise heβs a finalist for VET Teacher of the Year at the NSW Training Awards! ππ Hear what students from Delany College & Catherine McAuley say about the difference heβs making. Good luck next Friday, Mr Hrvatin! ππ€ #nswtrainingawards #CSPD2025 #VETSkillsNSW #parracatholic #vocationaltraining #constructionskills
12 Jun 2025
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π A proud moment for Delany College at the ACU Uni Step-Up Graduation Ceremony! π Huge congratulations to our amazing Year 12 students who have officially completed the ACU Uni Step-Up Program, joining students from over 35 schools across Western Sydney! π We are so proud to celebrate the achievements of: π Stella Fitzpatrick β Exercise Science π Matilda Jenkinson β Business π Alexandra Bao-idang β Criminology π Ysabella Bao-idang β Criminology π Timmy Nguyen β Exercise Science π Maya Akkouche β Nursing & Midwifery π Murei Almkhel β Exercise Science What an incredible milestone! ππ Weβre excited to see what the future holds for these inspiring students. πβ¨ #ACU #UniStepUp #DelanyCollege #GraduationDay #ProudMoment #FutureReady #WesternSydneySchools #StudentSuccess #cspd
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St Columbaβs Catholic College, Springwood, in partnership with the Jarara Cultural Centre, proudly hosted a Forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander senior students. The day was dedicated to exploring post-school pathways, including university and further education. A highlight of the event was a powerful keynote from Mr Thomas Mayo, a respected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leader, author, and advocate for Indigenous rights and recognition in Australia. πΏπ #IndigenousEducation #FutureLeaders #ThomasMayo #CulturalEmpowerment
11 Jun 2025
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π Big congratulations to our male junior and senior rugby league teams on receiving their brand-new training gear! π Huge thanks to Mr. Yacoub and Mr. Mulligan for organising it all! π #RugbyLeague #TeamGear #ThanksCoaches
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Good Friday Walk an Amazing Feat of Faith
More than 1,400 Catholic students and young people from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains came together in faith to participate in the annual Good Friday walk, a 21-kilometre pilgrimage from Blacktown to Parramatta.
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11 of Delany's finest students took on Cross Country today! Our students did us proud at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. All 11 crossed the finish line β a true testament to their grit and Delany Spirit! π₯
09 May 2025
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Congratulations on the election of Pope Leo XIV! π A historic moment for both the Church and the world. May your papacy be a beacon of peace, unity, and wisdom, as you lead with grace, compassion, and humility. ππ #PopeLeoXIV #HistoricMoment #Peace #Unity #LeadershipWithGrace #NewEra
03 May 2025
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What a wonderful achievement for our students... completing the ACU Step Up into Teaching (SUiT) courseπ¨πΌβππ©π½βπ at Australian Catholic University (ACU) and taking an important step on their path to becoming educators.ππ©βπ«π The students, who received certificates at the official completion ceremony at ACU's Strathfield campus, have shown wonderful dedication, passion and commitment to their dreams of becoming future educatorsπ©βπ«π¨βπ«π. The course gives students two units towards a teaching degree and early entry to university.ππ #FutureTeachers #ProudMoment #StepUpIntoTeaching #ACU #EducationPathway #HSC2025 #SchoolPride @St Luke's Catholic College, Delany College, Granville, Nagle College, Blacktown South Parramatta Marist High School CathWest Innovation College Caroline Chisholm College Catherine McAuley Westmead Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown
25 Apr 2025
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As we commemorate ANZAC Day, we take a moment to honour the bravery, resilience, and sacrifice of the men and women who have served β and continue to serve β our country. Their legacy reminds us of the strength found in unity, courage, and community - Lest We Forget π
03 Apr 2025
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πWhat an incredible day of discovery as students from Holy Trinity, OLQP, St. Oliverβs, and Sacred Heart came together for the Year 6 Learning Day at Delany College! π The students explored the high school difference β Delany style! π‘β¨ From hands-on activities to interactive learning experiences, they got a taste of what makes Delany College a unique and exciting place for the years ahead!!! A huge thank you to all the schools and students who joined us. We can't wait to see you next year! π #DelanyCollege #Year6LearningDay #FutureLeaders #DelanyDifference #StudentLife
03 Apr 2025
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ππ Letβs give a huge shoutout to our amazing Delany College intermediate boys Oztag team as they gear up for their semi-final game today! πβ½οΈ Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have brought you this far, and we couldn't be prouder! π Remember to play with heart, support each other, and most importantly, have fun! We believe in you! Letβs go, Delany! Letβs go! πͺπ #DelanyCollege #SemiFinalBound #GoTeam