Year 7 News
Max Smith - Year 7 Year Level Leader
Year 7 Discovery Classes
In our discovery classes over Term 2 we have been learning and implementing Zones of Regulation.
We are completing Zones of Regulation to support all students to self-regulate.
Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage behaviour and reactions to feelings and things happening around people. Self-regulation helps to process strong emotions like frustration, excitement, anger and embarrassment or to calm down after something exciting or upsetting. This might be useful to help students focus at school, respond appropriately among friends,s and become more independent.
Terms that the students are learning and implementing are:
Blue Zone: Is used to describe low levels of energy and down feelings, such as when a person feels sad, tired, sick, or bored.
Green Zone: Is used to describe when we feel calm and in control. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This is the Zone where optimal learning occurs.
Yellow Zone: Is used to describe when energy is higher and emotions a little bigger; however, a person has more control when in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.
Red Zone: Is used to describe extremely high energy and intense feelings. A person may be feeling elated, angry, enraged, devastated, out of control, or terrified when in the Red Zone.
As part of our Zones plans, we are teaching the students to understand which Zone they are in and strategies to support them to move through the Zones.
Celebrating Student Success
Year 7 students recognised and celebrated in our recent assembly for 100% Attendance:
- Samira Dowlatshahi
- Sitayesh Haidery
- Jayden Ngo
- Sajada Qurbani
- Anthony Seffinga
- Chara Srun
- Shahram Muhammad Taqi
- Lachie Smith
- Jayden Millidonis
- Audrey Saplala
- Emmeline Lay
- Frederick O'Brien
- Izzy Batten
- Kyeisha Sullivan
- Yaseen Zeeshan
- Ollie O'Donoghue
- Ryan Phetsavanh
- Taliyah Tourangi
Students that received the Most Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) credits in Term 2
Japjot GREWAL 90
Marcus OUT 86
Lexie TIMMINS 80
John Nathaniel UMALI 76
Isabelle CHHIN 72
Addisyn BROWN 72
Mohammad SAMIM 69
Louren REFORMA 69
Allison CORNISH 69
Lochlan SMITH 69
Mehdia MUHAMMAD TAQI 69
Elaina REEVES 68
Choudhary ZAHID 68
Isabelle LALOR-MCCONNACHY 67
Steele HILLS 66
Shahram MUHAMMAD TAQI 66
Romina AMIN 65
Taliah LONG 64
Ansar YAWARI 64
Humaun ALI 62
Samira DOWLATSHAHI 62
Jasmeet SINGH 62
Above and Beyond Students
Year 7 teachers were asked to nominate students in their classes who have gone above and beyond in term 2. Listed below is the student, subject and reason for nomination:
| Indy-Marie Lumm | Humanities | 7A | For going above and beyond in their learning, effort and growth, this semester, this includes academic improvement, positive behaviour, leadership, resilience and a consistent commitment to doing their best. |
| Alex Hurst | Spanish | 7A | Consistent participation in class and exceptional language use making connections between topics to further express ideas. |
| Abbii Akkerman | Maths/ Numeracy | 7A | Congratulations on a fantastic semester in maths. You have consistently put in your best effort, and you always have a positive attitude. |
| Connor Pryor-Rem | Music | 7A | Connor has a great attitude to all things music related, and his guitar playing has improved immensely as a result. |
| Meleane Lauaki | Maths/ Numeracy | 7A | For her positive attitude and cheery disposition. |
| Abbii Akkerman | Literacy/ Mac Lit | 7A | For their optimism, persistence, growth and kindness. |
| Gase (Dacey) Alu | Literacy/ Mac Lit | 7A | Persistence Award: Dacey demonstrates unwavering dedication, persistence, and commitment to learning and a steadfast commitment to personal growth. |
| Alana Hatch | English | 7A | For always asking for ways to extend and stretch. |
| Maxson Pham | Science | 7B | Maxson has come out of his shell in science, answering questions and collaborating with others |
| Sitayesh Haidery | Maths/ Numeracy | 7B | Amazing work ethic all term. Growth mindset - Striving to improve. |
| Sitayesh Haidery | Humanities | 7B | Consistently and thoughtfully contributes to discussions, a strong work ethic, and approaches all tasks with a positive, can-do attitude. |
| Maxson Pham | STEAM | 7B | Maxson always tries his best in STEAM, on his own. Maxson has produced beautiful prototypes and presentation for the STEAM projects that we have covered so far. |
| Muhammad Yaseen Zeeshan | HPE | 7B | Active participation in both theory and practical work. |
| Sitayesh Haidery | English | 7B | For always asking for ways to extend and stretch |
| Lily Hair | Maths/ Numeracy | 7C | Lily participates in every learning activity, completes all of her work, including homework and achieved excellent results in her skills growth and CATs so far. |
| James Long | English | 7C | Improved attitude and higher participation levels in learning tasks |
| Emmeline Lay | Science | 7C | Emmeline always puts full effort into her work in science and is an active participant during all experiments. |
| Gurkirat Manshaia | English | 7D | Gurkirat consistently puts her very best effort into every learning task and shows a growth mindset by seeking teacher feedback for improvements. Additionally, she is an upstander and responsible member of the class, often encouraging her peers to participate or try their best. Well done, Gurkirat! |
| Siara Cordwell | Humanities | 7D | Consistent engagement in the Learning Tasks and a growth mindset that is helping her to learn and grow. |
| Linnyetta Iona | Maths/ Numeracy | 7D | She has shown determination and has demonstrated an exceptional growth in Term 2 |
| Louren Reforma | Science | 7D | For her consistent focus and effort in Science during Term 2 |
| Mehdia Mohammad Taqi | Discovery | 7D | For their active participation in all classroom activities |
| Mikayala Budd | Literacy/ Mac Lit | 7E | Determination and persistence when it’s difficult, her positive attitude, use of the growth mindset and willingness to give it a go. Her confidence and therefore her progress has continued to grow over the semester, and she should be proud of her efforts. |
| Caitlyn Barber | Maths/ Numeracy | 7E | Consistently trying her best in Numeracy and asking for help from her teacher and peers when she needs it. |
| Rihanna Eid | Humanities | 7E | Consistently contributes thoughtfully to discussions, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and approaches all tasks with a positive, can-do attitude. |
| Mikayla Budd | Science | 7E | She has shown a big improvement in dedication and responsibility |
| Eleanor Gomez | Music | 7E | Eleanor has taken to drums like a duck to water, and she's shared her talents by helping her classmates learn basic drumbeats. |
| Keneth Wanni Thantrige | Maths/ Numeracy | 7E | Keneth always finishes his Sparx homework on time and even submits extra XP boosters. He showed exceptional improvement on his post-test. He is consistently well-behaved and a good listener. |
| Nathan Umali | Humanities | 7F | For outstanding work ethic and performance. |
| Jahbron Panga | Art | 7F | For demonstrating excellent drawing skills, and taking on feedback to improve |
| Nathan Umali | English | 7F | Highly diligent and responsible learner |
| Japjot Grewal | Science | 7F | Constantly applying herself throughout the term. |
| Steele Hills | Maths/ Numeracy | 7F | Consistently seeks and attempts extension work to challenge himself and further his Maths understanding. |
| Corey Eastwood | Maths/ Numeracy | 7G | For consistently putting in hard work in Maths and taking opportunities to extend himself. |
| Amaya Orefice | Science | 7G | A positive attitude to her learning in science always, and a real eagerness to do well in the subject. |
| Kymani De Thierry | Humanities | 7G | For always completing tasks on time and giving everything a go, as well as being an incredibly positive member of the class who always follows instructions. |
| Brianna Spaull | English | 7G | For showing great improvement in behaviour and work ethic this term |
| Dyllan Wheeldon | Discovery | 7G | For engaging actively in class discussions and providing insightful contributions |
| Brianna Spaull | ICT | 7G | Brianna has shown exceptional growth in her behaviour and overall engagement. She has made a noticeable effort to follow instructions and contribute positively to the classroom environment. |
| Dyllan Wheeldon | German | 7G | For always trying his very best in 'Deutsch' and also assisting his peers. |