As part of supporting Gifted Education opportunities at Our Lady of Victories Shortland, we will be offering students in grades 2-6 with the opportunity to participate in the 2024 ICAS Competitions. The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an optional online academic competition organised by the University of NSW.

Important information to note:

• Sitting an ICAS test is optional

• Tests are available for students in Years 2 through to Year 6 in the specific subject areas of:

• Digital Technologies
• Writing
• English
• Science
• Spelling
• Mathematics 

Families will have until Monday, 29th of July, 2024 to complete their online registration and payment. This will confirm their participation in the 2024 ICAS competition. 
The cost of registration is $19.95 per test/subject area. 

Tests will be completed online at school during Term 3, weeks 3 - 6. Exact dates will be confirmed early next term.

ICAS Results and Rankings
Each assessment celebrates students' accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition. Every student who participates in an ICAS test will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. The UNSW will provide students who sit ICAS with an overview of their results.

How to Register
1. Read about ICAS assessments here: ICAS - Leading Academic Competition - ICAS Assessments
2. Visit the ICAS Parent Payment System Parent Portal to select tests to complete here: Online Store - ICAS Assessments
3. Select Buying as a Parent and enter our school code: MTD482
4. Follow the prompts and make the payment. This payment goes directly to UNSW. 

If you have any questions or require any help with the registration process, please don't hesitate to reach out to me via email - teagan.payton@mn.catholic.edu.au