Problem Solver of the Week

FW	Jordyn K- for being a problem solver by taking ownership of your learning and having some wonderful starts to your day. Angus - for finding the answers to your problems by yourself- what great initiative Angus.
FH	Max M - for solving simple problems in the classroom without Mrs Henderson. You show great initiative Max, we are so lucky to have you in Foundation H. Leni N - for always being there to lend a helping hand. Your personality lights up our day! Thank you for being you.
FG	Jasmine M - for the effort you showed with swimming - you were hesitant but you overcame your nerves. Well done! Asher B - for working hard to write independently and include spaces between your words. Keep it up!
1B	Finn O for finding multiple solutions to our open ended maths problems. Dylan S for her increased resilience - confidently tackling challenges and approaching learning with confidence.
1L	Haddie N - For showing great initiative by finding a new partner during Fluency Friends when your partner was away. Excellent problem solving skills, Haddie! Maxwell P - For thinking carefully and using clever strategies to solve tricky maths problems.
1LR	Calum M- for cooperating with a partner to research and record interesting facts about a planet. Amazing! Aurelia M- for being a terrific problem solver when investigating the number patterns found in the 120 number chart. What a superstar!
2C	Archie C - For living the Kalinda values each day and making new students feel welcome with your genuine kindness. Jamie L - For being a wonderful group member who used your initiative to research and help create an exciting space slideshow.
2LD	Salaar Bin-Imran - For bravely stretching out of his comfort zone and giving new learning challenges a go. He has started copying sentences and letters of the alphabet, showing wonderful persistence and effort in his writing. Mia Mac - For showing great improvement with asking for help when she needs it! Mia is learning that seeking support helps her do her best work.
34B	Jamie B - For your creative thinking during our piggy bank challenge! You thought outside the box and came up with fantastic ideas. Soleil N - For exploring and recording so many creative ways to make $3.45 using coins!
34D	Emily D- For persevering and your never give up attitude when working with decimals. Well done Emily. Archie G- For taking the initiative to tidy up the diorama materials.Thanks so much Archie.
34K	Billy Parris:For excellent work with division! You worked very hard and persevered through challenging questions. Charlotte R: For your excellent work on your narrative “Finley and Winnie.” You showed great creativity and attention to detail in your writing.
34DS	Raf L- For showing such great problem solving skills and determination in Maths when working with challenging decimal problems. Freddy S- For showing great maturity in selecting appropriate positions to work to give himself the best chance to learn effectively.
34P	Serena C: Well done Serena on your commitment to building your understanding of decimal numbers and working through challenges with perseverance and a positive attitude. Jack L: For your determination to keep trying, even when it was tricky, was outstanding during our decimals unit. You’ve set a great example for others!
56A	Max C - For sharing your clever problem solving skills with the class when accessing our class text, The Last Bear. Amaya T - for your wonderful growth mindset when approaching challenging tasks in maths this week. Well done!
56H	Leana C - For your fantastic problem solving when working with decimals and rounding to the nearest whole number. Ivy V - For demonstrating strong teamwork and problem solving skills when facing day to day challenges in the classroom.
56S	Charles J - For your excellent problem solving in maths last week
56M	Lilah W: For demonstrating initiative both in the classroom and throughout the school. You are always thinking ahead about what needs to be done and how things can be improved. Flynn M: For thinking outside the box and coming up with a creative and effective solution to our 2D shapes maths problem.
56K	Willow McC - For showing patience and resilience in problem solving with her rough copy of her letter to Cathy Freeman. Well Done Willow! Archie G - For solving problems and showing initiative in completing Vocabulary tasks in our Literacy sessions. Great Job Archie!
Japanese	Sam B (2C) - For using all his knowledge to confidently describe how to say and remember the word for dad in Japanese.
STEM	Max (5/6K) - For show great leadership skills to complete your project in STEM with your group.
Performing Arts	Jack W (1LR) - For showing great problem solving strategies to figure out how many sounds a new musical symbol makes.
Yard Duty (From Mrs Butler)	Belle (1B) - For taking it upon herself to help our school, and our environment, by picking up huge amounts of rubbish in the yard at recess. Thank you for making our school an even better place to be.