ICAS Sitting Dates

All students in Years 3 to 6 are invited to participate in the following ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) tasks, formerly known as the UNSW Competitions.   ICAS forms the largest independent assessment program for schools available in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific region. 

 

The 2009 competitions have been completed however the dates for 2010 are as follows:

 

AREA	GRADES	DATE
Computer Skills	3 – 6	Tuesday           25 May
Science	3 – 6	Wednesday      9 June
Spelling	3 – 6	Tuesday          23 June
Writing	3 – 6	Tuesday          23 June
English	3 – 6	Tuesday        4 August
Mathematics	3 – 6	Tuesday        4 August

 

 

This is a worthwhile and challenging experience, which will engender confidence and competence in the selected competition areas of learning. All participants are awarded a certificate, which is an indication of their achievement, state and country wide.

 

Please encourage your child to participate in these excellent assessment tasks.

 

If you would like more information, please view the website at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au