Year information
Year 7
YEAR 7 ASSESSMENT
The dates of these tasks can be accessed via the school calendar (Year 7 tab) on the Sentral Student and Parent Portal.
NAPLAN
Reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, punctuation and grammar) and numeracy tests for students in Year 7. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) holds the tests in May each year. Results and student reports are released in August.
National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
Year 8
YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT
The Year 8 Assessment Booklet provides information on assessment requirements, task descriptions and due dates as well as an assessment planner.
Year 9 2026 Subject Selection Booklet
The dates of these tasks can also be accessed via the school calendar (Year 8 tab) on the Sentral Student and Parent Portal
VALID
Online diagnostic science assessments for students in Year 8. Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development (VALID)
Year 9
The Year 9 Assessment and Information Booklets provide information on course outlines, assessment requirements, task descriptions and due dates
The dates of these tasks can also be accessed via the school calendar (Year 9 tab) on the Sentral Student and Parent Portal
NAPLAN
Reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, punctuation and grammar) and numeracy tests for students in Year 9. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) holds the tests in May each year. Results and student reports are released in August.
National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
ILLNESS/MISADVENTURE
Students who need to apply for illness and misadventure consideration must complete the following document on their return to school
Year 10
The Year 10 Assessment Booklet provides information on course outlines, assessment requirements, task descriptions and due dates.
The dates of these tasks can also be accessed via the school calendar (Year 10 tab) on the Sentral Student and Parent Portal
Year 11 2026 Subject Selection Booklet
ROSA
The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) is awarded to eligible students who leave school before completing their Higher School Certificate. The RoSA records a student’s grades between the end of Year 10 and when they leave school.
ILLNESS/MISADVENTURE
Students who need to apply for illness and misadventure consideration must complete the following document on their return to school
Year 11
Students are offered a wide range of subjects from the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) syllabi. Subject selection for Year 11 and 12 subjects takes place during Term 2 of Year 10. Students select six two unit subjects (12 units) of study in Year 11 and a minimum of 10 units of study in their Year 12 HSC course.
Year 12 students are encouraged to maintain 12 units of study, or more if they are undertaking extension courses, however, students may elect to drop one of their 2 unit courses to a 10 unit pattern of study after completion of Year 11 at the end of Term 3.
Extension courses of one unit value across Year 11 and 12 may be chosen in consultation with teachers and by meeting the prerequisite level of study in 2 unit courses. Extension courses currently offered include English, Mathematics, Science, History and Music.
To meet the requirements of Year 11 courses students must complete mandatory course assessments and need to demonstrate due diligence and sustained effort across the Year 11 program. The Year 12 program commences at the beginning of Term 4 each year and the pattern of study includes completing mandatory assessments and again due diligence and sustained effort must be demonstrated in each subject along with the completion of Higher School Certificate Examinations in most subjects.
Subjects offered to senior students include Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. School based SVET courses and TAFE based TVET courses may be undertaken as part of a senior student’s pattern of study. Qualified VET teachers deliver these courses at school and students attending TAFE are supported by our Careers Adviser in selection of and enrolment in these courses.
The Forest High School actively implements programs to inform, support and educate students and their parents and carers in the subject selection process, NESA requirements and supports students with a dedicated study skills program that commences in Year 7 and continues over the six years of education for all students at The Forest High School.
YEAR 11 ASSESSMENT
The Year 11 Course Handbook and Assessment Booklets provide information on course outlines, assessment requirements, task descriptions and due dates.
The dates of these tasks can also be accessed via the school calendar (Year 11 tab) on the Sentral Student and Parent Portal
ILLNESS/MISADVENTURE
Students who need to apply for illness and misadventure consideration must complete the following document on their return to school
TFHS Illness and Misadventure Application Form Preliminary/HSC
Year 12
Students are offered a wide range of subjects from the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) syllabi. Subject selection for Year 11 and 12 subjects takes place during Term 2 of Year 10. Students select six two unit subjects (12 units) of study in Year 11 and a minimum of 10 units of study in their Year 12 HSC course.
Year 12 students are encouraged to maintain 12 units of study, or more if they are undertaking extension courses, however, students may elect to drop one of their 2 unit courses to a 10 unit pattern of study after completion of Year 11 at the end of Term 3.
Extension courses of one unit value across Year 11 and 12 may be chosen in consultation with teachers and by meeting the prerequisite level of study in 2 unit courses. Extension courses currently offered include English, Mathematics, Science, History and Music.
To meet the requirements of Year 11 courses students must complete mandatory course assessments and need to demonstrate due diligence and sustained effort across the Year 11 program. The Year 12 program commences at the beginning of Term 4 each year and the pattern of study includes completing mandatory assessments and again due diligence and sustained effort must be demonstrated in each subject along with the completion of Higher School Certificate Examinations in most subjects.
Subjects offered to senior students include Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. School based SVET courses and TAFE based TVET courses may be undertaken as part of a senior student’s pattern of study. Qualified VET teachers deliver these courses at school and students attending TAFE are supported by our Careers Adviser in selection of and enrolment in these courses.
The Forest High School actively implements programs to inform, support and educate students and their parents and carers in the subject selection process, NESA requirements and supports students with a dedicated study skills program that commences in Year 7 and continues over the six years of education for all students at The Forest High School.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR YEAR 12 2026
AI Guidelines for assessment tasks
AI use at The Forest High School
Assessment task results, ranks and grades Appeal
TFHS Illness and Misadventure Policy
TFHS Illness and Misadventure Form
Summary - Policies, Procedures and Appeals
- HSC Rules and Procedures a link to the NESA webpage on HSC Rules and Procedures. The information in the guide includes Students Online accounts, meeting eligibility requirements, completing assessments, attending and completing exams, and HSC results.
- NSW Senior Curriculum The NSW Curriculum website provides official information on each course, including assessment requirements, content and outcomes.
The dates of these tasks can also be accessed via the school calendar (Year 12 tab) on the Sentral Student and Parent Portal