If you want to register your child/ren for the ICAS online testing, the last day to do this is Monday, the 31st of July.

This is open to students in Years 3-6. The new look ICAS assessment system is ready for you to register your child to complete the tests.

We are pleased to be able to offer the ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) tests again this year. These tests are based predominantly on the Australian curriculum and are administered in a number of countries around the world. The tests are all sat online, and students from Years 3-6 are able to enter English, Mathematics, Science and Digital Technology.

It is important to recognise that ICAS tests are a competition designed to test cognitive ability, not student learning or progress. For this reason, there is little preparation or revision that students can do prior to testing. However, there are sample tests available for students to familiarise themselves with the format.

Stanley Bay School will offer ICAS testing for the following subjects -

Digital Technologies Years 3-6, to be sat on the 8th of August

English Years 3-6, to be sat on the 15th of August

Science Years 3-6, to be sat on the 22nd of August

Mathematics Years 3-6, to be sat on the 29th of August

Individual tests cost $20.70 each

It is easy to sign up, simply visit the ICAS parent portal and enter our school access code WXN972

Inside the portal, you will need to enter your child's name, DOB and Year level and then select the tests you wish your child to sit. Payment is online, and the tests will be administered in school. For further information, please visit the ICAS website.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me:

Scott Boniface at sboniface@stanleybay.school.nz