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.
Record of Student Achievement (RoSA) Eligibility
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) issues the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) to eligible students who leave school before completing the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
The RoSA records completed Stage 5 (Year 10) and Preliminary Stage 6 (Year 11) courses and grades, HSC (Year 12) results, and where applicable participation in any uncompleted Preliminary Stage 6 courses or HSC courses.
To be eligible for a RoSA, students must have:
- Completed the mandatory curriculum requirements for Years 7 to 10 (All course mandatory hours can be found on the NSW NESA website)
- Completion of all assessment tasks to a minimum standard.
- Completion of all coursework to a minimum standard.
- Maintaining an overall and class attendance rate as specified in the Department of Education School Attendance policy (85% or higher overall).
Students who do not qualify for a RoSA
- Students who leave school without finishing Year 10 are not eligible for a RoSA.
- Students have been issued an ‘N’ determination for ONE mandatory curriculum course
If students don’t complete a course’s requirements in both assessments and/or coursework they will receive an 'N' determination.
Further information can be found in the following document: Year 10 Record of Student Achievement (RoSA) Information
Assessment policy
At Granville South Creative & Performing Arts High School, we have high expectations of all students and are focused on achieving improvement in student learning. There is an expectation that all students demonstrate diligence and sustained effort in every subject, completing all homework and assignments.
The following procedure(s) will take place when an assessment is not submitted on time or an examination has been missed.
Illness and Misadventure Form (updated 2021)