Sacred Heart Cathedral School will once again participate in the world-renowned ICAS competitions this year.

What is ICAS? 

ICAS is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English (Aug 14-18), Mathematics (Aug 28 - Sept 1), Science (Aug 21-25), Writing (Aug 7-11) and Spelling (Aug 21-25). 

• These tests are challenging and provide extension for more able students.
• The cost for each paper is approximately $20.
• Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. 
• Top performers will be eligible for medals. 

How to participate in ICAS?

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please: 

1.   Read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas) 

2.   Go to Parent Portal here: (https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps).

3.   Enter our school’s access code: PMS003.

4.   Enter your child’s details, select the tests you want to purchase and then proceed to payment. These must be received by 31 July.

After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records.

We will notify you/your child of the dates that we will run ICAS at the school and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. You and your child can access the results once released via the Reports Portal using the TAP ID and pin found on the back of the ICAS certificate.

Please talk to your child’s teacher if you have any questions regarding ICAS.