Students sit international science assessment

Students at Woy Woy Public School have sat a science assessment as part of the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools.

"A numbers of students will sit for the other assessments as the year progresses," said school principals Ms Ona Buckley and Mr Dan Betts.

They said the assessments were conducted annually in Australia and in more than 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe the Pacific and America.

"The knowledge and skills tested include digital technologies, English, mathematics, science, spelling and writing.

The program is "a suite of six full-colour competitions designed specifically for primary and secondary students".

"Comprehensive results are sent to parents on their children's achievements," the principals said.

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Newsletter, 27 Aug 2020

Ona Buckley and Dan Betts, Woy Woy Public School