The results are in…
I am not really opposed to the NAPLAN testing, but I certainly don’t love the idea of them.
My eldest is average at his academic work but excels in sport. He’s social and I don’t worry about him. He’s not struggling. I know he could do better at everything, but he’s not behind his classmates. I have checked this with his teacher a few times and we both know his strengths and weaknesses…
BUT then the NAPLAN arrived and it sort of left an icky feeling in the pit of my stomach. Some of the markers were way under what I expected. I couldn’t be angry at him, but I was also feeling a little disappointed. Is he not trying hard enough? Is he not taking things seriously? I know he’s a child, and I never ever want to put huge pressure on him. I’ve done my HSC and a Uni Degree. My Mum and Dad never put enormous pressure on me, but always taught me to try hard. I wondered if he just didn’t care about doing them and spent those couple of days just hoping for them to be over…
So whilst I know the NAPLAN is a very debatable subject, what do you think? Did you let your child do them this year? Is it compulsory in your school?
Yes, I watched the 60 Minutes story on it and I still sit on the fence…
Hmmmm being a parent is hard work!
PS. Good luck to anyone sitting their HSC!