Year 7, 2026 Assessment Handbook
Year 7 | 2026 Assessment Handbook Table of Contents Assessment Schedule | Year 7 .....................................................................................................................................2 Assessment Policy .........................................................................................................................................................3 What is assessment? ..................................................................................................................................................3 Timing of assessment................................................................................................................................................3 Students absent on the day of a notice of assessment ......................................................................................3 Submission of tasks ...............................................................................................................................................3 Requests for extensions (submission tasks only) .............................................................................................3 Absence on the day of an assessment task (in-class tasks only) ................................................................. 4 Extended Absence ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Late and non-submission of assessment tasks - Penalties ........................................................................... 5 “N” Determination Procedures (Year 10 only) .................................................................................................. 5 Malpractice and plagiarism during assessment tasks ..................................................................................... 5 In Class/Examination Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Assessment Details by Subject .................................................................................................................................... 7 English...................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Technology - Food and Agriculture Practices ................................................................................................. 7 HSIE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Mathematics .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Music ........................................................................................................................................................................9 PDHPE......................................................................................................................................................................9 Religion ..................................................................................................................................................................10 Science ..................................................................................................................................................................10 Technology - Digital and Communication Technology .............................................................................. 11 Visual Arts .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
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Assessment Schedule | Year 7 Week
Term 1 2026*
Term 2 2026*
1
Term 3 2026*
Term 4 2026*
Food & Agriculture AT1
2
English AT1
Religion AT3
3 4
PDHPE AT3
English AT2
English AT3 Music AT1 Science AT4
Science AT3
HSIE HIS AT2 Mathematics AT4 Visual Arts AT1
5
Digital & Comm Tech AT1
Mathematics AT2 Music AT1 Religion AT2 Science AT2 Visual Arts AT1
6
Food & Agriculture AT1 PDHPE AT2
Digital & Comm Tech AT2 Music AT2 Visual Arts AT2
7
NAPLAN
Food & Agriculture AT3 HSIE GEO AT2 Visual Arts AT3
Food & Agriculture AT2 HSIE HIS AT1 Mathematics AT3
Food & Agriculture AT3 PDHPE AT5 Visual Arts AT3
8
NAPLAN PDHPE AT1
Digital & Comm Tech AT3
Digital & Comm Tech AT1 PDHPE AT4
Digital & Comm Tech AT3
9
Mathematics AT1 Science AT1
10
HSIE GEO AT1 Religion AT1
11
Music AT2 Digital & Comm Tech AT2 Visual Arts AT2
Food & Agriculture AT2
* NOTE: Scheduling of tasks in this handbook may change due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, students will be given a minimum of two weeks’ notice of a change in due date.
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Assessment Policy What is assessment? Assessment is the broad name for the collection and evaluation of evidence of a student's learning. It is integral to teaching and learning and has multiple purposes. Assessment can enhance student engagement and motivation, particularly when it incorporates interaction with teachers, other students and a range of resources. https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-thecurriculum/assessment/assessment-principles This booklet provides details of the formal assessment tasks that will be administered in the various subjects and of the procedures that teachers and students will be asked to follow in the administration of these assessment tasks.
Timing of assessment Prior to commencement of assessment in any given term, assessment task notifications will be published to Canvas at least two weeks prior to when each task is due.
Students absent on the day of a notice of assessment It is the responsibility of any student who is absent from school when assessment information is given out, to obtain the appropriate details from their teacher upon their return to school.
Submission of tasks Tasks must be submitted by the due date and time as outlined in the assessment notification. Students who are completing assessment tasks using technology are encouraged to make regular backup copies of their work. Problems with technology will not be accepted as an excuse for non-submission, sub-standard or incomplete work. If there is a problem with technology, students must be able to show evidence of their progress on a task. A student who has been suspended from school for disciplinary reasons will still be required to submit the task to the class teacher on the due date. If the task is an examination the student will be required to attend the College in school uniform only for the duration of the exam. It is also the responsibility of a student who has been suspended to ensure that he finds out any information about an assessment task that may have been set while the student is suspended from school. The student will also be required to complete the task by the due date.
Requests for extensions (submission tasks only) Students can request an extension for a submission task from their classroom teacher. The teacher will discuss this with the relevant Leader of Learning and the outcome will be communicated to the student. If a student is absent on
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the day that a submission task is due, the task should be submitted electronically or handed in early. If this cannot be done, the student may request an extension as outlined above.
All requests for extensions must be accompanied by an email from the student’s parent/carer. A request for an extension must be submitted prior to the due date of the task. This parent/carer email must include the reason(s) why an extension is requested and warranted. The relevant Leader of Learning will determine whether an extension will be granted and, if so, the length of the extension.
Absence on the day of an assessment task (in-class tasks only) If a student is aware that they will be absent on the day of a task, they should make their teacher aware of this. An alternate date for the task will be organised by the teacher in consultation with the Leader of Learning. If student is absent due to a school sanctioned event (e.g. excursion, school/state/country sporting representation), an email from the student’s parent/carer is not required. If the student is absent from school due to a non-sanctioned school event, an email from the parent/carer explaining the absence must be sent to the class teacher. When a student misses an examination or in-class task, parents/carers will be notified via Compass. The student will be required to sit the task at the first available opportunity upon their return. If there is no communication from the parent/carer regarding the student’s absence within 5 days, the completion of the task may be required to be undertaken during an Academic Assistance Afternoon at the discretion of the Leader of Learning. A mark of zero will be given in this instance. Estimates are only given in extreme circumstances and must be approved by the relevant Leader of Learning.
Extended Absence Students who are aware that they will be absent for an extended period of time, E.g. for five school days or more, are responsible for notifying their teachers and must complete the Application for Extended Leave and Student Contract for Extended Leave: Attendance - St Edward's College. These forms should be completed and signed by all teachers and/or Leaders of Learning at least five school days prior to going on leave. If a student is on extended leave, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for the assessment task to be submitted on time or prior to the due date. For in-class assessment, students will be advised by the teacher or Leader of Learning as to when the task will be completed. Students should ensure that they have made these arrangements with the relevant teachers and/or Leaders of Learning when they have their leave form signed, at least five school days prior to going on leave. If students are missing classwork that will be relevant to later assessment, the student is responsible for obtaining and completing the work that they have missed out on. Lack of preparation due to missed work will not be accepted as grounds for a mark adjustment or estimate to an assessment result.
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If a student is absent for an extended period of time, the teacher may, if appropriate, set an alternate task upon the student’s return to provide evidence of learning. Estimates may be given in extreme circumstances and must be approved by the relevant Leader of Learning. All work that is completed during timetabled lessons will be available on the student’s class page on Compass. For any student absent, the expectation is that they keep up to date with the work posted in Compass – teachers will not email students individually with work to be completed while they are away, nor will they provide students with units of future work to be completed. Any communication between students and their teacher while away should be done via Compass or St Edwards College email.
Late and non-submission of assessment tasks - Penalties For Years 7-10 assessment tasks submitted late with no prior parental communication (as mentioned above), the penalty may be a deduction of 10% of the initially available marks per day or part thereof. The maximum penalty imposed on a student’s assessment result will be 50%, conditional on the fact that they submit a completed task for marking. Where a task is not submitted at all, the student will receive a mark of zero. All penalties applied to a student’s assessment task result will impact the student’s Assessment Mark which is included in their Semester Academic Report. For all tasks submitted late without prior arrangements being made, parents/carers will be notified via Compass.
“N” Determination Procedures (Year 10 only) If it appears that a student is at risk of not meeting the assessment requirements of a course, a warning will be given. This warning will be given by the class teacher or Leader of Learning and will be approved by the Director of Curriculum. It involves advising the student and parent in writing and alerting them to the possible consequences of an ‘N’ determination. In Year 10, if a student is to be given an ‘N’ determination because of failure to complete assessment tasks, the Principal must advise the student of the determination, its consequences, and the student’s right to a school review and subsequent appeal to NESA. Note that an ‘N’ determination may be made in a course for reasons other than not meeting assessment requirements, e.g. students who do not apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the teacher. A warning letter as described above will be issued in these cases. An ‘N’ determination may result in the student being ineligible to progress to Year 11.
Malpractice and plagiarism during assessment tasks Please see the College Malpractice Policy: Assessment Handbooks Years 7 to 12 - St Edward's College
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In Class/Examination Policy
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Assessment Details by Subject NOTE: Scheduling of tasks in this handbook may change due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, students will be given a minimum of two weeks’ notice of a change in due date. * TYPE: I = In-class task; H = hand in assignment; E = examination
English Task # and Name
Type Term/Week Description
AT1: Belonging Reflection
I
T2/W2
AT1 Belonging to place analytical paragraph. Live write with evidence sheet
AT2: First Peoples Extended Response
I
T3/W4
AT2- Extended response analysis of text/s studied. Live write with evidence sheet
AT3: Epic Quests and the Hero’s Journey
H
T4/W4
AT3- ‘Moment in Time’ creative writing piece
Technology - Food and Agriculture Practices Task # and Name
Type Term/Week Description
AT1: Food & Agricultural Practices Investigation
I
T1/W6 or T3/W1
Research of a selected NSW agricultural product and create a presentation, report, article or news report
AT2: Metal Spatula
I
T2/W11 or
Practical Project
AT3: Serving Tray
I
T3/W7 T2/W7 or
Practical Project
T4/W7
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HSIE Task # and
Type Term/Week Description
Name AT1 GEO: Landscapes & Landforms Investigation
H
T1/W9
Complete a booklet demonstrating their understanding of topographic maps and the features, processes, and significance of landscapes and landforms
AT2 GEO: Places & Liveability Summative Task AT1 HIS: Ancient World Source Task AT2 HIS: The Mediterranean World – GREECE Summative Task
E
T2/W7
An exam assessing students’ knowledge of the unit content and their ability to apply geographical skills
I
T3/W7
Archaeology and ancient Greece live write
E
T4/W5
In-class task assessing students’ knowledge and understanding of the Investigating the Ancient Past and Ancient Greece topics
Mathematics Task # and Name
Type Term/Week Description
AT1: In-class Task
I
T1/W9
In-class test
AT2: In-class Task
I
T2/W5
In-class test
AT3: In-class Task
I
T3/W7
In-class test
AT4: Online Quiz
I
T4/W5
Online Quiz
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Music Task # and
Type Term/Week Description
Name AT1: Listening Skills Task
I
T2/W5 or T4/W4
Students demonstrate musical literacy/ terminology and simple rhythmic dictation through an Aural task.
AT2: Final Performance or Composition Task
I/H
T2/W6 or T4/W6
Students choose to submit either a Composition task or Performance pieces as their elected work
Type
Term/Week Description
PDHPE Task # and Name AT1: ‘How to Cope With….’ Resource
I
T1/W8
‘How to Cope With….’ Development & Presentation of a supportive resource
AT2: Balance and Bounce Participation and Performance Criteria Gymnastics AT3: Run, Jump and Throw Participation and Performance Criteria Athletics AT4: Safe and Sound Research and Safety Map AT5: T3 & 4 Practical Participation
I
T1/W6
Balance and Bounce Participation and Performance Criteria Gymnastics
I
T2/W4-8
Run, Jump and Throw Participation and Performance Criteria - Athletics
I/H
T3/W8
Safe and Sound - Safety Map
I
T4/W7
T3 & 4 Practical Participation
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Religion Task # and
Type Term/Week Description
Name AT1: What it means to Belong to a Catholic
I/H
T1/W10
Students will work over a three to four -week period and then complete a live write task in class. This will be based on the content and skills developed in class
Community AT2: Bible Skills
E
T2/W5
Students will complete a bible skills exam in class. This task is based on the content and skills students have developed on the Catholic Bible
AT3: Action Project
I/H
T4/W2
Students will work through an Oracy Action project based on the content studied in class
Task # and Name AT1: Practical Skills
Type
Description
I/H
Term/Wee k T1/W9
AT2: Depth Study
H
T2/W5
Students will be planning, designing and constructing a Rube Goldberg Machine focussing on forces, simple machines, energy transfer and problem-solving skills
AT3: Practical Workbook and Quiz
I
T3/W5
Submission of practical workbook
AT4: Semester Two Examination
E
T4/W4
Knowledge, process and skills in class examination
Science
Practical skills and research task
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Technology - Digital and Communication Technology Task # and
Type Term/Week Description
Name AT1: User Interface Design
I
T1/W5 or T3/W8
User Interface and User Experience design through creation of an interactive quiz
AT2: Minecraft Coding and Reflection
I
T2/W6 or T4/W6
Completion of Hour of Code lesson in Minecraft EDU and creation of learning reflection PowerPoint covering the work completed
AT3: Social Platforms of Mass Distraction
I
T2/W8 or T4/W8
In class creation of a digital poster to provide information om the social, ethical and security concerns for young users of social media
Visual Arts Task # and Name
Type Term/Week Description
AT1: Case Study
I
T2/W5 or T4/W5
A Case Study Canvas Quiz based on artists and artworks we have studied in class
AT2: Visual Arts Diary
I
T2/W6 or T4/W6
Submission of all work completed in your Visual Arts Folder
AT3: Body of Work
I
T2/W7 or T4/W7
Submission of all practical tasks completed in class
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