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2010

2-6 August

Administration of Science and Society and Environment assessments

2009

29 May	Details of marking and Expression of Interest forms published in School Matters and distributed by the Catholic Education Office and AISWA
15 June	Last date for submission of requests for Braille and large print tests
26 June	Last date for submission of markers Expression of Interest applications
24 July	Ensure there are sufficient 2B pencils (if supplied by schools) for all Year 5, 7 and Year 9 students
24 July	All assessment materials delivered to principals by registered mail
24 July	Check test booklets supplied against school enrolments
24 July	Last date for notification of failure to receive assessment materials
27 July	Last date for submission of requests for exemptions and withdrawals
27 July	Check school's Courier Australia calendar to determine the date completed books will be collected (public schools only)
3-7 August	Administer Science and Society and Environment assessments
10 August	WAMSE5, WAMSE7 and WAMSE9 coordinators check completed test papers to ensure: All information on front of test booklets has been provided, including class identifiers; Students have used the same first and last name throughout the test booklet.
10-11 August	RETURN OF ASSESSMENT MATERIALS Metropolitan public schools: Return all materials through Courier Australia on either Monday, 10 August or Tuesday, 11 August, depending on courier run. Metropolitan Catholic and independent schools: Return all materials through Australia Post as registered mail no later than Monday, 10 August. Ensure that a record of lodgement is obtained from the post office. All country schools: Return all materials through the local Australia Post or postal agency as registered mail no later than Monday, 11 August. Ensure that a record of lodgement is obtained from the post office or postal agency.
22 August - 4 September	Marking of WAMSE5, WAMSE7 and WAMSE9 assessments
late November	WAMSE student reports distributed to schools for inclusion with second semester reports