Students sit exams

Woy Woy Public School students have sat writing English exams in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools.

"Sixteen students sat for the writing test," said principal Ms Ona Buckley.

"Eleven students received participation certificates, three students gained credits and two students were successful in receiving a distinction."

Ze Hoe Lee and Nicole Green were the students who gained distinctions.

Ms Buckley said 18 students sat for the English competition.

"Seven of our students gained credit certificates and 11 gained participation certificates," Ms Buckley said.

The competitions are developed by Educational Assessment Australia at the University of NSW.

The competitions test skills in English, mathematics, writing, spelling, science and computer skills.

They are conducted annually across Australia and 12 other countries with over 1.7 million entries worldwide.

Newsletter, August 2 Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School