Awards
Kooyong Student Prize
The Kooyong Student Prize is an annual award recognising local school students for excellence, leadership, and their contribution to the school community. Two students are nominated and awarded from each school. The award is presented by the Federal Member of Kooyong Josh Frydenberg.
The recipients from St Bridget's Primary School for 2020 were Alexander in Year 5 and Shirley in Year 6.
Alexander is an exceptional student. He is a highly motivated student who strives to give his best in all he does. He excels academically across all curriculum areas. Alexander exhibits a love for learning and has a strong desire to constantly improve. He knows his strengths and uses these to direct his own learning. Alexander demonstrates strong leadership skills as School Captain. He sets an example for others through outstanding behaviour and making good choices both in and out of the classroom environment. As a part of extracurricular activities, Alexander learns the guitar and takes part in singing lessons. Alexander demonstrates the school Catholic values by treating others with kindness and respect, and assisting his peers during classroom activities.
Shirley demonstrates her academic excellence through her strong Mathematical knowledge, and talents in Visual Arts. She is a critical thinker and an exceptional problem solver. Shirley is an enthusiastic learner who enjoys school. She shows initiative and looks for new ways to improve. Outside of the classroom, Shirley creates beautiful and creative art with her unique style of drawing. Shirley demonstrates the Catholic values by being an honest and trustworthy student and showing compassion towards others.
Citizenship Award
Each Year St Bridget’s gives a Citizenship Award. A definition of a ‘Good Citizen’ is someone who respects others and their property.
They are helpful and considerate, willing to put others first.
They listen to the views of others and think about what they have to say.
They help people who are not in a position to help themselves.
They respect the environment and do not damage it in any way.
They work hard.
They are well mannered and pleasant.
They are always willing to learn
The Citizenship Award for 2020 was received by Gerardine in Year 6.
Gerardine is a supportive, caring and compassionate student who has constantly shown kindness to everyone she comes in contact with. She is always wearing a smile and emits positivity every day. Gerardine shows exemplary qualities of a leader such as resilience, dependability and work ethic. She has continued to impress the staff and students with her positivity and bubbly personality which is able to lift the spirits of her peers and everyone around her. She is a constant source of laughter and I have been very proud to call her one of my students. She is a true leader and role model to the younger students. Every day, she demonstrates the Catholic values of our school by showing respect to others.
Mr Tom Brophy
SLC Classroom Teacher