ICAS Assessments

We are delighted to inform you that Campbell Primary will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS Assessments this year. ICAS is developed by UNSW Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of New South Wales, with over 35 years’ experience in educational assessments.

ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Digital Technologies.

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition. Every student will receive a certificate and an online result report. Top performers will be eligible for medals and are invited to attend special award ceremonies to have their academic excellence publicly recognised.

The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. Your child will be presented with high-quality, expert-developed questions, allowing them to apply their learning without the need for prior study or revision.

ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to computer-based assessment. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results.

Parents can access this service using this link:

https://shop.unswglobal.com.au/pages/pps

Campbell Primary School's unique access code is:

LXI421

The assessments will be carried out at Campbell Primary School during the assigned day. Please see below a list for the dates of assessment:

Please note: ICAS Writing assessment has been cancelled for 2020

Physical distancing at Campbell Primary School for drop off and pick ups-REMINDER

ACT public schools will be required to adhere to the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice on reducing the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools. This includes:

• Physical distancing for adults- Staff and parents will avoid long periods of time in close contact with other adults. Adults, including parents, staff and volunteers will maintain physical distancing between themselves and other adults. This includes at school drop-off and pick-up, in the classroom and in the staff room.
• Adults at the school will stick to the guidelines of maintaining 1.5 metres between themselves and one adult per four square meters in an indoor environment.
• Where possible, parents are encouraged to drop their children off without entering the school grounds, noting that younger children and children with special needs may require some support.

For the safely of all, we ask that adults do not enter the school via the front reception, unless it is to handover medication or attend a meeting. Families are encouraged to either call or email any requests.

Pick up and drop off processes have been detailed in the Principal's Message.

We appreciate all your support and patience during this transitional period and if you have any question please contact Paula Kinsman or myself,

Erin Minehan