Teaching & Learning – Term 1 Week 4
OLNA Support Workshops
Our Targeted OLNA Support Workshops, offered at Newman College’s Homework Club, provide students with the focused preparation they need to succeed in OLNA. These workshops, offered in the lead up to the assessment, are specifically designed to expose students to a variety of practice questions across reading, writing, and numeracy, allowing them to familiarise themselves with the types of challenges they will face during the actual assessments.
In addition to practicing questions, students will also learn effective test strategies and time management skills crucial for performing well under exam conditions. The workshops offer a supportive environment where students can build confidence, refine their skills, and receive guidance from experienced teachers who understand the demands of OLNA. Whether students need to strengthen their understanding of specific concepts or develop strategies to maximise their performance, these workshops provide the tools and support necessary to help every student achieve their best possible outcome.
From week 5, OLNA Support workshops will be held:
- Wednesdays – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Reading JHN 2.4, Writing JHN 2.9
- Thursdays – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Numeracy JHN 2.4
These workshops will have a focus on Year 11 and 12s who will be sitting OLNA in May. Further OLNA workshops will be offered later in the year in preparation for the September testing period including Year 10.
OLNA.com.au
In addition to OLNA Support Workshops, the College has purchased OLNA.com.au subscriptions for all students requiring to sit their OLNA assessment in 2025.
Login: Student Newman College email
Password: Student first name, eg Sarah
If you encounter any issues accessing your olna.com.au account, please contact Mrs Nicky Winterbourn, Leader of Learning Support (Acting), on nicola.winterbourn@newman.wa.edu.au.
Marcellin Homework Club
Just a friendly reminder to parents collecting their child from the Marcellin Homework Club to please check in with a staff member at the library desk and they will advise your child of your arrival. Please refrain from accessing the JHN Learning Hub as this can pose a duty of care issue for our students.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN will be held for Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 from 12 –24 March. Further information will be shared to families in the coming days.