Competitions
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What’s next after ICAS results?
Results for ICAS 2025 have started to become available. At the time of writing, Digital Technologies, English, Science, Spelling Bee and Maths results are now out, with Writing due soon. All students receive an in-depth report of their performance across major subject criteria, as well as a certificate of participation. Students who achieved high marks… Continue reading
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ICAS Prep: Maths
In our last post on preparing for ICAS 2025, we look at how to prepare for the Maths paper. Maths is available for NZ students in years 3 to 13, with sitting dates between 24 to 29 August. What’s involved in the assessment? Maths focuses on a student’s ability to apply mathematical skills to solve… Continue reading
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ICAS Prep: Science
In our sixth post on ICAS 2025, we look at how to prepare for the Science paper. Science is available for NZ students in years 3-13, with sitting dates between 17 and 22 August. What’s involved in the assessment? The Science assessment looks at a student’s ability to apply scientific knowledge, understanding, and inquiry skills… Continue reading
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ICAS Prep: English
In our fifth post on ICAS 2025, we look at how to prepare for the English paper. English is available for NZ students in year 3 to 13, with sitting dates between 10 to 15 August. What’s involved in the assessment? The English assessment is the second of three English-related papers (the two others are… Continue reading
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ICAS Prep: Writing
In our fourth post on ICAS 2025, we look at how to prepare for the Writing paper. ICAS Writing is available for year 4 to year 13 and sitting dates are between 3 and 8 August. What’s involved in the assessment? In ICAS Writing, students are given a prompt to write either a narrative or… Continue reading
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ICAS Prep: Digital Technologies
In our second post on ICAS 2025, we look at how to prepare for the Digital Technologies paper. Digital Technologies is available for NZ students in years 3 to 8, with sitting dates between 3 to 8 August. What’s involved in the assessment? The Digital Technologies assessment looks at a student’s ability to understand and… Continue reading
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ICAS Prep: Tips and Tricks
We’re now in the lead up to ICAS Assessments, which begin in just over 2 months. Preparing for the assessments helps your child put their best foot forward on the day. We will be posting a series of tips for the six different papers over the coming weeks, including a special post on the use… Continue reading
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Upcoming Maths and Coding Competitions
The AMT calendar of competitions is now out, and competitions begin in March with Maths Kangaroo! These competitions provide your child with the chance to show off their maths and computing skills in prestigious international competitions, receiving recognition for their accomplishments and developing resilience in challenging environments. Please contact us to enquire further and to… Continue reading
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New Python class at Focus
We are pleased to announce that we now have a regular programming class focusing on Python! Time and Day: Sundays, 10:15am – 11:45am About the Class: Python is an essential skill in the age of AI. Not only is the class suitable for beginners, but students can prepare for prestigious international competitions such as Australian… Continue reading
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ICAS Results at Focus for 2024
Now that all results are in, the high achievers and medal winners for 2024 ICAS Assessments have been confirmed. We are pleased to announce that students sitting their assessments at Focus have collectively achieved: Entering international competitions like ICAS Assessments can be challenging. We’re proud of all of the students who sat ICAS in 2024.… Continue reading