Principal's Report

By Frank Catalano

Dear Members of the Glen Waverley Primary School Community,

I trust all is well with you and your family and welcome to the first newsletter for Term Two where so much is shared about our fabulous school.

As per usual, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 9802 9938 or via email at frank.catalano@education.vic.gov.au

Beginning of Term Two

I always find the beginning of a new term extremely exciting as the children and staff share their holiday stories with enthusiasm and joy. Regardless of what everyone ‘got up to’ the real issue is that the children and staff have returned to school with a ‘bounce in their step’ as everyone is now ready for a new term of learning.

As per usual there are so many things planned for our school community, may I encourage you to diarise events by scrolling through the “Important Dates for Your Diary” section within our newsletter.

Novel Coronavirus Update

It is very pleasing to note that the number of confirmed cases throughout our school has remained quite low throughout our school with reported cases spread across the year levels. Naturally this is a result of everyone being vigilant by ensuring the children remain at home if they are feeling unwell and also utilising the Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT’s). Once again, thank you everyone for the manner in which the entire GWPS community have supported one another.

Staffing Update

May I take the opportunity to welcome two new members of staff to our school:

Dara McCullough has joined our school administration team and brings with her a wealth of experience in an office environment and
Batool Nawrozi joins us as our new Digital Learning Technician.

Please join me in welcoming Daria and Batool to the Glen Waverley PS family!

What has happened across our school during the break?

The school holidays are the opportune time to have tasks completed across the school and these holidays the following were undertaken:

The asphalt outside the ELC has been upgraded.

At the point of writing this newsletter, the line marking is yet to be completed as the new asphalt needs time to ‘bleed’ or settle. We hope this will be undertaken in the next week or so
As you may be aware, this was a school community project that was supported by an additional levy, a sincere thank you to everyone for your support as it is appreciated immensely
Glass panels were installed in the ELC to mitigate noise

The drains along the side and back of the school were cleaned and
The carpet was replaced in 4C’s and 5E’s portable

Congratulations to Ms Anna Meng

Over the school holidays Ms Meng informed me of the safe arrival of her first child, baby Gemma who was born on April 16th which is also her husband’s (Bobby’s) birthday! Attached are some photos of Gemma for everyone’s enjoyment. On behalf of our school community, a sincere congratulations to Anna, Bobby and their entire family and we all look forward to meeting baby Gemma as soon as possible!

Congratulations to the following children for their outstanding achievements:

Suditi (Year 2)

Suditi recently attended ScienceWorks where she went to the car modelling workshop at the museum and a show about the “Black Hole” at the Planetarium. Suditi was very excited with the visit and looks forward to learning more about science and share her experience at school. Well done Suditi and keep up the passion for all things science!

Sahas (Year 4)

Sahas is a very promising sportsperson and recently he sent me the following email that outlines his latest achievements:

Dear Mr. Catalano,

Last summer I participated in the following sports events, and I am glad to inform you about my achievements. I have been doing cricket and basketball since last year but I have participated in the School Athletic carnival and Syndal District Athletic carnival for the first time this year. I feel proud of myself for my achievements this summer season and I am hoping to keep it up.

Athletic

I have achieved following places in the GWPS school athletic carnival 2022

· 1st in Discus

· 2nd in Long jump

· 2nd in the 100m

· 2nd in the 800m

· 3rd in Triple jump

· 4th in the 100m finals

I have achieved following places in Syndal district athletic carnival 2022

· 3rd in Triple jump

· 3rd in Stack race

· 4th in Discus

Cricket

I play for Narre Warren South Cricket club under 10`s. During last summer I got 55 runs and 9 wickets. I am an all-rounder in cricket.

Basketball

I play for Narre Warren Warriors Basketball club under 10 team.

I was glad to meet you with my trophies and ribbons last week in your office. Please send me a copy of my photo you took.

Many Thanks,

Sahas

Wow, Sahas it is quite evident that you really are a fabulous sports person – well done and keep it up!

Basketball Grand Final– over the holidays Laila, Gauri and Aaliya (Year 6) played in their basketball grand final, as you will note from their report below, it was an amazing effort to reach the grand final and an even more incredible effort to win it – well done and congratulations girls!!

Over the school holiday we won our basketball grand final against the South East Eagles and though this was already a huge achievement, our journey to the grand finals is a bigger achievement.

We had an incredible start to the league as we had been on an undefeatable winning streak of 7 games until we had unfortunately lost to BSRD (Belgrave South Red Devils) with a brutal 30-10 loss. This was not a onetime thing as we went on to lose another game to the Basin Wildcats 5-17 then going on to suffer a 3rd loss to the South East Eagles 22-8 but luckily we had managed to come 4th as the All Stars lost their game by a single point!

We had made it to the semi-finals to face Basin Wildcats which we had previously lost to but with effort and hard work we won vs the Wildcats 9-6 to advance to the finals where we would face the South East Eagles. Both teams played an incredibly great game but the eagles had been down by 2 and everything seemed in the clear, until 2 shots were given to the Eagles. They missed one but scored the 2nd shot. With only a second left the Eagles were in the clear to score a goal and win by a single point and as they threw the ball hoping for it to go through the hoop, it hit the rim and time had ran out, we had officially won the grand final!!

Shane Warne Memorial – Mithilesh (Mith, Year 6) is an avid cricketer and idolised Shane Warne. He attended Shane’s memorial function at the MCG and was interviewed by the ABC show, Behind the News (BTN). Below is a link to the segment in YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmzOkJGawQ4

Well done and congratulations Mith on being prepared to speak with the reporters as you managed it extremely well and are an amazing ambassador for your family and our school – we are all very proud of you!!

Basketball:

Ranuga (Year 4) enjoys playing basketball with the Wantirna Wasps and recently he played in a grand final. Ranuga informs me that his team were down by 12 points at half time and then in the second half they played exceptionally well to win by 4 points. Ranuga scored 14 points in the grand final and is extremely proud of himself.

Well done Ranuga and keep up the passion for basketball!

STEAM Workshop

It is wonderful to hear of the vast array of activities the children complete during the holidays. Some of our Year 6 students attended a STEAM workshop. Below is a reflection they wrote:

Dear Mr Catalano,

Nevin:

On Saturday the 9th of April Archis, Asher, Ravindu, Daivik and I attended a STEAM workshop in the Clayton Library regarding natural disasters. We had lots of fun building our “sticky-tape house” and we hope this brings awareness about natural disasters and the civil engineering that lies behind it. We learnt lot’s about EWB, engineers without borders, which is a non-profitable engineering group that’s purpose is to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged communities. Their challenge for us was to create a house that could survive the Haiti 7.0 Earthquake, one of the most deadly earthquakes in history.

Daivik:

This was our second Engineers Without Borders workshop and it was extremely informative! We went deeper into the true meaning of an engineer. We also learnt about natural disasters and their effects on infrastructure. For example, to survive strong winds like cyclones, tall buildings should be allowed to sway slightly in the wind! Our group learnt about the devastating events of the Haiti Earthquake with was 7.0 magnitude! With our prior knowledge, collaboration and new learning we made our own house!

Asher:

One of the parts that we liked the most was the building stage. We were told to build something to withstand an earthquake and we had to use different materials. We had thought of building a triangle like structure and once we did that we had to use something to hold the structure together and since they gave an unlimited amount of electrical tape we used the tape and made our structure resist earthquakes.

Archis:

The project was to make strategically positioned house so it can survive an earthquake and we had a great plan as to making the house but, we had a hard time converting it to our actual build. We had a few challenges such as not enough building materials or executing the plan but we powered our way through and made a house which could probably survive the Haiti earthquake. We made ours so that it won’t ever leave the ground and our best friend was tape, that is what kept our house intact and could also be turned upside down without breaking. Overall it was a educational and fun way to do science and we all enjoyed it a lot.

Ravindu:

All and all, this experience was very fun and interesting. We now have knew-found knowledge about natural disasters and the causes of them.

I would definitely recommend this.

Congratulations to the Term One Principal Learning Awards recipients

As a school principal I take sheer delight in observing and assisting the children to continually challenge themselves in order to ‘be the best person’ they can be. These are some of the reasons why each term I ask the classroom teachers to select a child that has made enormous growth, shown a high level of empathy or simply tried their best, at our school we call these the Principal Learning Awards – congratulations to the Term One recipients:

Class	Name	Reason
Prep A	Soha	Soha demonstrates the school value ‘Initiative’, by ‘taking learning risks’ and independently applying skills to the best of her ability. She is courteous and polite and shows the utmost respect to all her teachers and fellow learners and understands that this value is important for all. Soha consistently aims for her personal best every time, completing her learning to a high standard and reflects on her success as she explains her knowledge in any given task. She will often take the lead in group learning, demonstrating great ‘Getting Along’ skills when collaborating and cooperating with others and further offers assistance to those around her. Soha, you are a fantastic role model and we are so proud you are a member of Prep A and GWPS!
Prep B	Thiruni	This term, Thiruni has shown tremendous growth in her confidence within all areas of her learning. She has applied positive self-talk and determination to overcome new challenges and has seen many successes. It has been brilliant to see Thiruni sound out words when writing and blending more complex words in her reading. She arrives each day with a positive attitude and independently follows the morning routine regularly, modelling this behaviour for others. Thiruni is always polite to her peers and teachers, and it is a joy to see her willingness to share her experiences with the class. Well done for an amazing start to school, we are so proud that you are part of Prep B.
Prep C	Sarayu	Sarayu has made such wonderful progress over the course of this term. She has embraced her challenges and graciously listens to feed forward to improve her skills across all learning areas. Sarayu participates in her learning and approaches new tasks with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. She aims for her personal best every time and reflects on her success as she explains her knowledge in any given task. Sarayu is friendly and kind, she engages with all her peers by greeting them respectfully and supporting their achievements and efforts with her positive comments.
Prep D	Vihaan	Vihaan is a dedicated and hardworking learner in Prep D. He demonstrates persistence in his learning as he always ‘has a go’ at all tasks even when they seem challenging. Vihaan displays remarkable concentration as he sees through tasks to completion even when there are distractions in his surroundings. He always responds to teacher feedback with positive intentions, and works hard to achieve his learning goals. It was wonderful to see Vihaan connect the ‘Learning Pit’ to his productive struggles such as learning how to ride a bike. Vihaan’s determination and attitude towards learning is incredible. Well done Vihaan!
Prep E	Nicholas	Congratulations Nicholas! This semester you have consistently shown engagement in all areas of learning. When writing about the Prep BBQ you showed enthusiasm and used all the writing steps such as sounding out the word, finger spaces, capital letters and full stops. You encourage peers to make good choices and you display whole body listening during class discussions. You applied your YCDI goal of getting along and have made many new connections and friendships within and outside of Prep E. It has been wonderful to see you participate in class songs, routines and your excitement when it’s time to read ‘Bad Guys’. Well done for completing your first term in Prep. Keep up the amazing learning in Term 2!
1A	Aria	Congratulations to Aria of 1A for consistently showing the character strength of ‘Kindness’ both in and out of the classroom. Aria’s consistent effort to make sure others feel cared for and looked after is appreciated by all member of 1A and Year 1. Aria goes out of her way to include others and shows a high level of the YCDI key ‘Getting along’ as she always listens to others and makes sure their opinions are heard and valued. Congratulations Aria.
1B	Chloe	Chloe demonstrated excellent growth in her confidence throughout Term One. It was fantastic to see her develop the YCDI keys of, ‘Resilience’ and ‘Confidence’ through showing bravery at the start of the day. Now she bounces into school and beams with pride. Chloe you overcame struggle in the Learning Pit by utilising positive self-talk to develop your Growth Mindset. Congratulations on a fantastic learning journey, Chloe. It was wonderful to see you flourish. Keep up the fantastic effort!
1C	Isha	Isha Pradeep of 1C is receiving the Term One Principal’s Learning Award. She is a bright and bubbly learner who has developed many social connections within the classroom. Isha is very enthusiastic about her learning, as she takes an immense pride of her learning journey and accomplishments. It is wonderful to see her develop her confidence within her writing, as she bravely takes on any challenges and always puts in her best efforts. Isha utilises the anchor charts as well as the Learning Intention and Success Criteria to independently prompt herself throughout her learning tasks. Additionally, she enjoys showcasing her learning to her teachers and uses the opportunity to gather feedback and feedforward, to assist her in progressing through the Learning Pit. Furthermore, Isha follows our school value of Respect, as she always demonstrates whole body listening while her teachers or peers are talking. Congratulations on your achievements throughout this term!
1D	Siddharth	Siddharth is a proactive and confident learner who has given his full effort in all areas of his learning. He shows excellent engagement in class and enjoys asking questions during class discussions to further deepen his learning. Siddharth has also shown creativity and perseverance, as he tries to find different ways to further improve and represent his learning. Congratulations Siddharth!
1E	Abbey	Abbey has created strong connections and friendships in her short time at GWPS. She consistently shows focus in her learning and listens attentively during class discussions. Abbey has a fantastic growth mindset and is not afraid to take on a challenge, showing a ‘you can do it’ attitude in all her learning. She takes responsibility for her own learning, asking questions when she is unsure and then completing it independently. Abbey relishes helping her peers and is friendly to everyone. Congratulations on a fantastic start to the year Abbey.
2A	Nuvee	Nuvee is a diligent and confident learner who demonstrates excellence in all areas of the curriculum as well as her social and emotional learning. She has a high standard of work ethics and responsibility, utilising her learning opportunities efficiently and effectively in class. Nuvee consistently models an exemplary attitude to her education and her community that reflects the school values of Initiative, Respect, Integrity and Global Empathy. Nuvee demonstrates these values by showing respect to her peers and teachers, assisting others when they need support and showing gratitude to her teachers. She always shows a growth mindset, full of positivity, optimism and enthusiasm making her an exemplary student who continues to encourage and motivate her peers. Nuvee you are an exceptional and worthy recipient of this Principal's Learning Award. Congratulations, Nuvee.
2B	Thinuli	The Principal's Learning Award for 2B is awarded to Thinuli. Thinuli is a courteous and polite learner who demonstrates resilience and persistence in her learning. She is a highly regarded member of our class community who confidently uses her voice to communicate clearly and respectfully. Thinuli is an empathetic learner who is respectful when conversing and collaborating with her peers. It has been a pleasure teaching Thinuli this term and I am excited to see her continued development, both academically and personally.
2C	Mehar	Mehar is the extremely well deserving recipient of 2C’s Principal’s Learning Award for this term. Mehar you are committed to always applying your best effort to everything you do at GWPS! You work hard to display organisational skills around the classroom and take pride in all learning you produce. I have been so impressed with the high quality writing you have recently created. You should also be very proud of your independence as a learner and well-mannered friendliness to others. Keep up the wonderful attitude and achievements!
2D	Navya	What a fabulous first term of learning at GWPS Navya has had! She has thrived in all learning by applying learned strategies to a variety of situations. Navya is creative in her thinking and learning, and takes extreme pride in the presentation of her pieces. She is always committed to applying her best effort to everything she does, striving for accuracy and success. Navya is leader in our class, being respectful of others, following the expectations and showing initiative. 2D can always rely on her to lend support with a listening ear. What a fantastic term of learning Navya, I cannot wait to see what you achieve in Term Two!
2E	Andy	Congratulations to Andy for being an outstanding learner in 2E this term. You have settled into Glen Waverley Primary School exceptionally well. Your friendly disposition has made it easy for you to make strong connections and friendships with your peers. You are always ready to learn, aided by your willingness to share your ideas and your self-regulation. You are always ready to help those around you, and enjoy listening to the thoughts of your peers. It has been wonderful to watch you grow this term and I look forward to the rest of the year!
3A	Reyan	Congratulations on receiving the Principal’s Learning Award, Reyan! You consistently demonstrate the GWPS School Values which shows how much you value and take pride in your school. You are such a caring, driven and respectful member of 3A. Thank you for always applying your personal best and for always looking for ways to challenge yourself in order to deepen your learning. You are an incredible role model, Reyan! I am very proud of you and I hope that you feel a sense of pride for all that you have achieved so far this term. Keep up the wonderful work, Reyan! Congratulations.
3B	Pranathi	Congratulations to Pranathi on receiving this term's Principals Learning Award. Throughout Term 1 you have embodied all of our Glen Waverley Primary School values and exceeded our classroom expectations. You have done a fantastic job of demonstrating the school value of initiative by consistently striving to do your best in all learning areas and seeking feedforward to further enhance your writing. Pranathi, you should be so proud of how much your confidence has grown over the last few weeks, it has been wonderful to hear your contributions to our class discussions. Well Done Pranathi!
3C	Sadew	Sadew has been a fabulous learner in 3C, actively participating in all learning opportunities, through sharing his ideas and trying his best. He applies positive attitudes towards his learning and acts on feedforward to deepen his knowledge and skills. Sadew also shows wonderful respect towards his peers and teachers by waiting for his turn and being polite. Congratulations Sadew, a worthy recipient of this award. Keep up the wonderful job you are doing SuperStar!
3D	Tharshanna	Tharshanna, it has been wonderful to see you consistently show our school values of Respect and Initiative in the classroom each day. You are such a kind and caring person who is always willing to help others in need, and alway show respect to those around you – you are a great role model to your peers! I admire how you display Initiative each day by always being willing to share your thoughts during class discussions, even when you are unsure. Your ability to take risks in your learning shows a lot about your love of learning and wanting to achieve your goals. Well done on a fantastic term!
3E	Mikayla	Congratulations to Mikayla for being an outstanding learner in 3E this term. It has been terrific to see you come to class with a positive and bright attitude. Your ability to always be ready to learn is a reflection of your excellent organisation and self-regulation skills. You articulate your ideas clearly when sharing in class discussions, and your ability to build onto other people’s ideas showcases your excellent listening and critical thinking skills. In addition, it has been extremely impressive to see you find ways to extend your own learning; to ensure that your learning is challenging and meaningful. It has been wonderful to watch you grow this term, keep up the outstanding work for the rest of the year Mikayla!
4A	Zarah	Congratulations to Zarah! I have to say your dedication and creativity in all areas of your learning inspires me. Your persistence when you are challenged with a question and your motivation to learn more about that topic is outstanding, it shows your enthusiasm within our classroom community and an eagerness to succeed. Zarah, you have shown great orderliness within the classroom, making sure you are always ready for learning by providing your teacher and classmates with whole body listening, as well as having your belongings you need for the day organised and easily accessible. I am especially proud of the writing pieces you have crafted, throughout Term 1. The way you communicate expression and meaning in your writing, definitely engages the reader to have a desire to keep reading your Memoirs and Narratives. Keep up the exceptional attitude towards your learning Zarah, well done.
4B	Ayaansh	Congratulations to Ayaansh! The dedication you have committed in all areas of your learning inspires me. Your persistence when you are challenged and willingness to step up to a challenge is outstanding. Ayaansh has shown a great sense of pride in class and how he treats his resources. He consistently engages in all topics and works well with his peers, ensuring to hear everyone's perspectives. His readiness for his learning starts from the moment he steps in the door to the moment he leaves. I am especially proud of how hard you have worked in mathematics, throughout Term 1. The way you trial new strategies and always look for multiple ways to answer questions, shows the signs of a great learner. Keep up the outstanding job you have done in Term one. Well Done!
4C	Manuthi	For always showing initiative in the classroom and lending a helping hand to others. Manuthi is a kind and caring classmate who will always lend a helping hand and show respect to everyone in her path. She helps and includes others in learning and play, listening carefully to their wants and needs whilst encouraging others to do their best. She is determined and will accept all feedback and feedforward to ensure her learning is created to an optimum standard, always trying her absolute personal best. She shows persistence with all her learning. At times, Manuthi finds herself in productive struggle with deep learning and uses strategies to reach her Eureka moment. She is reflective and sets a highs standard of our school values. Well done Manuthi on your fabulous success, we are so proud of all your achievements. Keep it up superstar!
4D	Yuna	Yuna has been an exceptional learner in 4D this term, working hard and demonstrating great resilience through starting at a new school. She is always committed to applying her best effort and strategies to everything she endeavours and has embraced challenges with a positive and open attitude. Yuna articulates her thinking when collaborating with others and listens to their thinking. Well done and congratulations Yuna.
4E	Tahj	Tahj has been an exceptional learner in 4E this term, starting the year with positivity and enthusiasm towards all aspects of his learning journey. He is always committed to applying his best efforts and strategies to everything he endeavours and has embraced all challenges with a growth mindset and open attitude. Tahj is a thoughtful and caring learner who strives to support his peers both inside and outside the classroom. Well done and congratulations Tahj!
5A	Ansh	Principal Award awarded to Ansh in 5A for: Being voted by your peers for consistently displaying courtesy, pride, respect and kindness in our school community. Your work continues to be of a very high standard. You consistently strive towards being an incredibly self-regulated learner by challenging yourself and modelling this attribute confidently to others. You always apply a growth mindset to every thing you tackle and power through challenges with persistence and inspiring determination. You have proven yourself to be an outstanding role model of leadership, integrity, initiative and striving for excellence. Congratulations Ansh!
5B	Chenuli	Chenuli has shown tremendous dedication and pride in her learning throughout the term. She demonstrates the school values at all times, including settings outside of the classroom, for example the Level 5 Camp. Chenuli seeks feedback and feedforward with enthusiasm to improve her learning and challenges herself to deepen her skillset, particularly in Mathematics. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement. Keep up the effort to pursue all learning opportunities offered to you, Chenuli.
5C	Rochelle	This Principals Learning Award is proudly presented to Rochelle! Rochelle is a kind, considerate and thoughtful member of our learning community. She consistently asks questions that deepen her thinking and help her to build meaningful connections. Rochelle always listens in order to understand multiple perspectives as she uses this to negotiate and share her ideas with others. Rochelle’s bubbly personality is infectious as she always moves around the school with a smile on her face which makes others feel welcomed and calm. In addition to this, Rochelle always uses the success criteria to guide her thinking as she moves from surface to deep understanding in her metacognition and then reflects on herself as a learner. Well done Rochelle, you should be very proud!
5D	Joshua	Joshua has enthusiastically embraced new learning experiences and relished in challenges as he understands that hard work leads to growth. He is a reflective learner who continually takes on board feedback and feedforward as he is eager to aim high. Joshua always carries out his classroom jobs and responsibilities in a mature manner. He demonstrates great working relationships by being kind, caring and sensitive to the feelings and thoughts of others. Joshua always listens attentively during whole class discussion and to his peers. He is a conscientious, happy and helpful member of our class and Joshua should be proud of himself. Congratulations and keep up your positive and persistent outlook.
5E	Vivaan	Vivaan is a considerate classmate who takes pride in his learning. He continually shows great respect and empathy toward his peers and has great awareness of those around him. His positive attitude and approach to all that he does both in and out of the classroom sets the tone for the class. Vivaan’s frequent collaboration with all students makes him a great communicator and trusted member of the classroom community. Congratulations on a fantastic achievement, you should be proud of what you have achieved this year so far
6A	Aviv	Aviv has truly embraced the responsibilities and depth of focus required to succeed in Level Six. He has demonstrated maturity, independence and self-sufficiency in the classroom. It has been wonderful to see Aviv actively seek guidance and feedforward for his learning and use self-regulation in the classroom to ensure his learning is of the highest level. Aviv should be commended for his respectful treatment of his teachers and peers. He sets and reflects on his goals and strives for depth over speed. Congratulations on a beautiful start to your final year of Primary School.
6B	Neil	It has been a privilege to welcome Neil to Glen Waverley Primary School this year. Since joining our school, Neil has faced every day with a positive attitude, humour and a willingness to help others. It is clear he always follows the school values, Respect, Integrity, Initiative and Global Empathy by completing his learning to a high standard and collaborating with others. It has been fabulous to see how Neil drives his own learning through questioning and self-reflection. He is always looking for opportunities to deepen his understanding or transfer his knowledge into other curriculum areas, especially Maths. Congratulations Neil, you should be incredibly proud at how you approach and direct your learning
6C	Dwisha	Congratulations to Dwisha 6C’s recipient of the Principal’s Learning Award! Having made an incredibly seamless transition to our school, she has shown herself to be a curious student full of a zest for learning. What truly stood out was Dwisha’s initiative, highlighted in the way she actively approached her teacher with questions and an eagerness to discuss her learning. Furthermore, she has proven to be adept at learning new concepts, evidenced by how she quickly understood our learning intention, success criteria and other whole school learning approaches. Any additional words would fall short, in capturing Dwisha’s immensely positive start to her journey at GWPS!
6D	Helen	Congratulations to Helen of 6D for receiving the Principal’s Learning Award for Term One. Helen is an engaged learner who approaches all opportunities across the curriculum with enthusiasm. She thoughtfully contributes to class discussions and completes all learning tasks to a high standard. Helen regularly reflects upon her personal learning trajectory and uses our school value of initiative to seek both feedback and feedforward; considering the relevant next steps in her learning. Helen has had a wonderful start to Year 6, and is a role model for her peers. She should be extremely proud of her achievements thus far, and I look forward to continuing to work together for the remainder of this year. Congratulations, Helen, on an incredible start to your final year at GWPS!
6E	Nethuki	Nethuki of 6E has received the Term One 2022 Principal’s Learning Award! Throughout the first term, Nethuki demonstrated excellent determination and work ethic. Although she was new to our school, Nethuki thrived in her learning, both independently and as part of a team. She was a willing participant in class discussions, and has become a positive role model for her peers in 6E. Nethuki consistently demonstrated the school value of respect. She goes out of her way to show kindness to everyone, and can always be seen with a smile on her face. Congratulations Nethuki on a wonderful first term of learning
6F	Gurnoor	Congratulations to you Gurnoor on this well-deserved award! This term, you have demonstrated a growth mindset which has allowed you to excel in different areas of learning. Additionally, as per our Inquiry focus this term, the development of a whole child, you have experienced growth as a collaborator and a leader. You are an exemplar student to your peers, and you consistently show most, if not all, of the character strengths we have learned about. If Term One is a glimpse of the year you are going to have, it makes me very excited to see how far you go. I am so proud of you! Keep up the incredible attitude!

Principal Awards

Congratulations to the following students for receiving a Principal Awards recently:

Prep A

Soha, Ayyub and Max for writing excellent narratives using ordinal numbers

Prep D

Laksha and Ruize for writing very detailed recounts about the story of the Gingerbread Man
Shivane also for writing a terrific recount about the text titled ‘The Little Chimp is Brave’
Eva, Josh and Liam for writing about the Easter Bunny visiting their classroom and leaving 2 Easter Eggs for everyone

Prep E

Ella for making amazing progress with her writing
Reyashi for being a fabulous friend

Anuki for writing a fabulous narrative titles, “My Amazing Lego House
Aaron for making fabulous progress with his English skills and for writing a great text titled, “Tunnel Ball Book”
Jayden for creating a very detailed strength superhero cape

Radinsa and Prisha for writing fabulous poems about their teachers
Anya for creating a very informative poster about the importance of looking after the environment

Kalana for writing a fabulous narrative over the holidays about a man in a void!
Zavier and Ava for being awesome friends
Rachel for working really hard to improve her Chinese learning

Sakthi, Vacha, Navya and Sia for working really hard in class

Joshua, Avyukt and Vidit for continuing to make outstanding progress with their writing
Tanya for making amazing progress with her Maths
Eva for being a wonderful friend

Kavya, Allegra and Meenu for writing very deep reflections about their well-being incursion
Daiwik and Reyan for creating a very elaborate STEAM project that encourages the environment to create rain in a desert environment

Kyra for working exceptionally hard on her learning and her home learning

Shriya and Neervi for writing poems about their favourite things

Christian for continuing to make excellent progress with his writing. Recently Christian wrote the narrative ‘Visit’ which is featured in the Kids Corner section of this newsletter
Thenugi and Marius for writing fabulous pieces about the importance of ANZAC Day
Ishika and Ryan also for writing poems about their favourite things

Mith for completing another Lego creation for our school cabinet

Take care and wishing everyone a safe and happy fortnight.

Frank Catalano

Principal