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Week of 10 March 2016

2016 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)
At GHS we offer the opportunity for our students to participate in external assessme
nts from the University of New South Wales in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). 
These annual assessments are for skills development in key areas of learning for students in
Years 3 – 8; assessments are available in English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Writing.
They are administered at school through a 30–60 minute supervised in-school test on the below dates. The writing test will be completed in between the dates of 13 - 17 June.
The results are available to parents and students online; these online reports and analyses remain available indefinitely.
List of subjects and fees to be paid through our online school shop, any questions please email j.petrie@ghs.school.nz
All fees need to be paid by Friday 22nd April 2016. Pay online through School Shop.
Subject/Paper    School Years     Official Sitting Date   Entry Fee
Science                   3 - 8                          31 May                $11.00
Writing                    4 - 8                     13 - 17 June              $25.00
Spelling                   4 - 8                          15 June               $13.50
English                    3 - 8                         2 August               $11.00
Mathematics           3 - 8                        16 August              $11.00