13/03/2026
NAPLAN week can feel stressful for many families.
Parents often worry about how their child will perform, what the results mean, and whether it will impact their child’s future.
The reality is that NAPLAN is just one snapshot in time.
It measures a small part of learning in areas like reading, writing and numeracy. It does not measure creativity, resilience, curiosity, kindness, confidence or many of the other qualities that matter deeply for a child’s future.
For many children, the pressure around testing can feel overwhelming. What they need most from the adults around them is calm, reassurance and perspective.
Some helpful reminders for families this week:
• Encourage your child to simply try their best
• Keep routines normal and low pressure
• Focus on effort rather than results
• Remind them that one test does not define them
NAPLAN results can sometimes provide useful information about learning progress, but they are only one piece of a much bigger picture.
A child’s wellbeing, confidence and love of learning will always matter more than a single test score.
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