The Learning Zone
Every parent should listen to this!
We are sharing this great podcast with you. It is easy to listen to and very informative. It explains some differences many children and families face. It is not only informative for families facing such challenges but also beneficial for all families.
Podcast: Every parent needs to hear this!
Katrina McCumstie
Inclusion Support Teacher
Living Well, Learning Well
Congratulations to our Living Well, Learning Well award recipients for Week 4 and 5:
| Week 4 | Name | Reason | Character Strength |
| Kinder | Ruby Snape | For constructing a comprehensive information report on Koalas using her sound knowledge. | Love of Learning |
| Kinder | Dougie Berryman | For trying hard to learn and use his tricky words when writing and reading. | Perseverance |
| Year 1 | Harrison Tonkins | For always eagerly sharing his thoughts and ideas in class discussions. | Love of Learning |
| Year 1 | Joy Chavula | For being an enthusiastic participant in reading groups and Initialit. | Love of Learning |
| Year 2 | Kruiz McCann | For always displaying kindness and compassion towards everyone. | Kindness |
| Year 2 | Levi Magennis | For his enthusiastic approach to learning and consistent sharing of ideas in group discussions. | Love of Learning |
| Year 3 | Belle Nichols | For trying hard in maths and eagerly participating. | Perseverance |
| Year 3 | Albie Melville | For trying hard to make the right choices and participating in class discussions more often. | Love of Learning |
| Year 3 | Matilda Ramien | For always being kind to others, including people, and making sure they are ok. | Kindness |
| Year 4 | Harry Blake | For showing fairness in the playground. | Fairness |
| Year 4 | Mason Insch | For working really hard to complete his cold write. | Perseverance |
| Year 5 | Ryan Williams | For having good energy in the classroom. | Energy |
| Year 5 | Ava Wells | For being a gentle and caring person to everyone and anyone. | Love |
| Year 6 | Eloise Maslen | Consistency and leading by example, a great leader of our class and school. | Leadership |
| Year 6 | Ruby Cygan | Always honest and true to herself and others and producing excellent work in class. | Authenticity and love of learning |
| Year 6 | Sophie White | Consistently trying hard and being confident to try new things at Salsa dancing. | Love of learning and energy |
| Week 5 | Name | Reason | Character Strength |
| Kinder | Eleazar Ellis | For caring for school property, his friends and teachers. | Kindness |
| Kinder | Lyla-Leigh Berry | For participating in all class activities with enthusiasm. | Energy |
| Year 1 | Isabella De Groot | For staying focused and achieving her best in literacy and numeracy.
| Love of learning |
| Year 1 | James Insch | For trying hard to improve his word recognition and fluency in reading groups. | Perseverance |
| Year 2 | Mason Dunkley | For displaying focus and independence when creating an excellent ‘Cold Write’. | Perseverance |
| Year 2 | Macauley Weston | For demonstrating concentration and stamina when completing a very creative ‘Cold Write’. | Perseverance |
| Year 3 | Pippa Berryman | For working hard in class and participating in class discussions. | Love of Learning |
| Year 3 | Rex Plevey | For helping others out in cricket games by giving tips and encouragement. | Teamwork |
| Year 3 | Audrey Hinchcliffe | For helping others on the playground. | Kindness |
| Year 4 | Georgie Duff | For being brave when starting a new school and making new friends. | Bravery |
| Year 4 | Nicholas Martin | For showing patience and kindness when assisting a younger student to learn a new skill in AFL. | Teamwork and Kindness |
| Year 5 | Hudson Weston | For making good decisions in the playground and in the classroom. | Social Intelligence |
| Year 5 | Luca Davis | For demonstrating pride and creativity in his bookwork. | Creativity |
Year 6 From Mrs Herden | Hannah Redfern | For seeing a need around the school and responding thoughtfully | Authenticity and Leadership |
| Year 6 | Katrina Martin | Engagement and doing her best in all Key Learning Areas. | Love of learning |
| Year 6 | Tom Smallwood | Not letting his injury stop him from being an active and positive member of all classroom activities, an excellent role model to all. | Perseverance and leadership. |
| Year 6 | Archie Insch | Having the confidence to seek assistance with classwork when needed. | Bravery |
2024 ICAS Awards
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies.
ICAS results are in-depth and meaningful, and ICAS evaluates student performance against other competition entrants across the state and nation. The data reveals student strengths and weaknesses and can help you recognise and support your child's academic journey.
Congratulations to all the students that participated in the various subjects.
