Assessment and Reports

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 key learning area.

We provide comprehensive guidelines and resources to support students in understanding assessment expectations and successfully managing their study commitments.

General Assessment Policy

RBSC Study Guide

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Assessment Schedules and Calendar

We provide specific assessment schedules for senior courses:

Year 12 2026 Assessment Book

Year 11 2026

https://rosebay-h.sentral.com.au/s-B3wJWE/webcal/calendar/81

Illness/Misadventure

If any student is absent from a school-based assessment task, they need to complete an Illness/Misadventure application. Use the following links to complete your application

For Year 11 and Year 12, complete your Illness/Misadventure application through SchoolBytes.
For Year 7- Year 10, download and hand the Illness/Misadventure form and hand to your teacher.

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Reporting

As a parent or carer, you’ll receive a written report twice a year:

At the end of term 2
At the end of term 4

Your student's written academic report will give you a clear picture of your child’s learning strengths and strategies to improve. We use the common grade scale in reporting.

Student reports can be found on the Sentral Parent Portal.

In addition to written reports parents and carers are invited to speak with their student's teachers at the Parent/Teacher Conferences held throughout Term 1 to Term 3. These conferences are a valuable opportunity for parents to discuss student progress directly with each class teacher, hear any suggestions regarding areas of improvement, and ask any questions they have.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are booked through the Sentral Parent Portal. Parents are encouraged to set up access at the start of the year to secure preferred timeslots when bookings open.

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External Assessments

In addition to the assessments for each key learning area, students have a number of formal assessments:

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. More information..

Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development (VALID)

Online diagnostic Science assessments for students in Year 8. More information: More information..

NSW Department of Education Check-in assessments

The Check-in assessment is an annual online assessment for students in Years 3 to 9 in NSW Public Schools. All students complete a reading test and a numeracy test. The Check-in assessment supports the identification of students’ performance in literacy and numeracy and informs next steps in teaching and learning. More information.

HSC minimum standard

A requirement all students must meet to receive their Higher School Certificate. It ensures students have essential skills in reading, writing and numeracy. Students can meet the standard through various assessments during Years 10-12. More information.

Record of School Achievement (ROSA)

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. More information.

Higher School Certificate (HSC)

An internationally recognised qualification awarded to students who successfully complete Years 11 and 12 in NSW. More information.