Student Awards

Learning Power Award Recipients
Congratulations to students who have been recognised by staff for demonstrating one or more of the 6 Learning Powers celebrated at SMDP.
Collaboration
Curiosity
Creativity
Reflection
Motivation
Resilience
On Monday, during our whole-school assembly, the following students were acknowledged, and their learning was described so we all know why they are worthy recipients of our awards and applause.
We send out a big virtual clap to the following students.
Week 3 | ||
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PA | Elian | This award goes to you for your motivation and dedication across all learning areas. You consistently bring enthusiasm and focus to everything you do, particularly around Mathematics and Writing lessons. You are an exceptionally engaged learner during floor time, always listening thoughtfully and ready to contribute to our discussions. It is fantastic to see how you actively look for ways to challenge and extend yourself to grow your learning even further. Well done, Eli! |
PN | Ansh | For being a collaborative learner who consistently shows what it means to be a kind, supportive, and inclusive classmate. He is a wonderful example of what a good friend looks like and sounds like, always treating others with respect and listening to different ideas. Your willingness to help others and work as part of a team makes everyone feel valued and creates a positive learning environment for our whole class. Thank you Ansh. |
| 1C | Ethan | For showing motivation by taking responsibility for your learning and making positive choices each day. You are showing greater independence by using support when needed and always giving your best effort during learning tasks. Your ability to stay focused on the task is a wonderful example for your classmates and shows what it means to be a motivated learner. Your positive attitude and commitment to learning are helping you make steady progress, and we are proud of the effort you bring to the classroom each day. Keep up the fantastic work, Ethan! |
2E | Kylie | For being a motivated learner. You approach every learning opportunity with enthusiasm and always do your best. You have been especially engaged during our reading lessons, showing great effort in your summary writing for George's Marvellous Medicine. You also confidently lead the class in signing songs during our AUSLAN lessons. Your caring nature shines through as you support your classmates, and it has been wonderful to see how confidently and happily you have settled into our school. We are very proud of your positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning. Well done, Kylie—keep it up! 🌟 |
2A | Hudson | For being a reflective learner who listens carefully to feedback and makes a genuine effort to apply it to future tasks. He has shown excellent improvement in consistently using capital letters and full stops in every piece of work. Hudson takes pride in editing his work and is developing strong independent writing habits. Keep up the great work, Hudson! |
3/4LM | Jia | For being a conscientious student who is a wonderful example of what a motivated, dedicated and highly engaged learner looks like. You bring a consistently positive attitude into our classroom and approach learning with a genuine desire to absorb all the knowledge you can. Jia, you tackle challenges humbly and always show respect towards peers and teachers. Congratulations on all your efforts Jia! |
3/4K | Louis | For being a motivated learner this week. You showed a focused and engaged attitude during our whole-class learning, asking thoughtful questions and sharing your thinking with the class. You also helped create a positive learning environment for everyone by respectfully reminding others of expectations. Keep up the positive attitude to learning, Louis! |
3/4S | Arya | Arya, you show up each day to school with an eagerness to learn and try your best and little bit more. You show your classmates what it looks like to be motivated, respectful, and a meaningful contributor to our class. Thank you for being such a kind, caring and curious individual. We love having you in our class! Congratulations Arya! |
| 5M | Sajid | For being a curious learner. You have lots of interests and are always looking for the reasons behind something and searching for answers. You are positive and playful about your learning and enjoy challenging yourself, especially in the areas of Writing and Maths. You help inspire others to be curious too. Well done and keep up the good work Sajid! ✨ |
| 5A | Harsh & Ayaan | At Scienceworks, These students demonstrated exceptional curiosity! They carefully read displays, asked focused questions, and taking notes made meaningful real-world connections. Their enthusiasm continued all the way home on the bus as they kept exploring ideas about all that they had seen. Fantastic job, Harsh and Ayaan—keep wondering, questioning and pursuing deep learning! |
| 6N | Hartej | Your curiosity and determination shone during our Scienceworks excursion. You showed engagement while working on your prototype and never gave up, even when your electrical circuit wasn't working as planned. You kept experimenting, problem-solving and trying different solutions until you made progress with your team. Your positive attitude was a wonderful example of how scientists and engineers work. Well done, Hartej. |
Week 4 | ||
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PA | Taleisha | This award goes to you for your collaboration and kindness, as you are always looking for ways to support your peers. You are often seen gently helping your classmates, sharing your ideas, and making sure everyone feels included and supported. Well done Taleisha, thank you for your positivity in our community. |
PN | Aura | For being a creative learner during Inquiry this week. Your creativity shone brightly when you designed and built a wonderful sun shelter for your frog, demonstrating an understanding of design and empathy for living creatures. You tested your shelter and made thoughtful changes until you achieved your goal. Take pride in your achievements. Well done, Aura! |
| 1C | Millicent | In recognition of your thoughtful reflection and commitment to learning. You thoughtfully reflect on your learning and always strive to improve your work. You carefully review your writing and handwriting, and when you recognise that you can do even better, you willingly invest the time and effort to create a new version. Your perseverance and commitment to producing your best work demonstrate a wonderful growth mindset. We are very proud of your dedication to continuous improvement and the care you take in everything you do. Keep up the wonderful work, Millie! |
| 1M | Gurkirpa | For being a motivated learner. You are showing real effort in your learning-following instructions, getting started straight away, and listening respectfully during our daily reviews in Maths. We are all so proud of the effort you’re making. Keep up your fantastic attitude. |
2E | Hania | For being a motivated learner. You approach every learning opportunity with enthusiasm and always try your best. You have been especially engaged during our reading lessons, confidently sharing your ideas and showing improvement in your spelling. You stay focused, complete your learning tasks with care, and confidently lead the class in signing songs during our AUSLAN lessons. We are very proud of your positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning. Keep up the wonderful work, Hania! 🌟 |
2A | Kaira | For being a curious learner during our inquiry unit on history and time. You surprise me every day how you work with quiet confidence to research all about Stonehenge and its connection to the seasons from thousands of years ago! Well done Kaira, keep working hard and keep surprising me! |
3/4LM | Ethan | For being a curious reader who is enjoying exploring our class novel! Whenever we read together, your hand goes up, eager to ask great questions. You think deeply about why things happen in the story and love sharing your big ideas with everyone. Ethan, it is wonderful to see you engaged, enthusiastic and motivated to read the next chapter! Keep it up Ethan! |
3/4K | Saachi | For being a collaborative learner during our Inquiry task. You warmly welcomed a new member to your group, listened respectfully to their ideas, and encouraged everyone to contribute to the project. You set a wonderful example of what it means to include and support others. We are so lucky to have you Saachi! |
3/4S | Sarah | For being a resilient learner. You always come to school with a big smile and a positive attitude, ready to learn and do your best. You never give up, even when things are challenging, and you stay focused and determined to complete your work. Your ability to contribute to the class (especially while reading our class text Fing!) and be ready to learn, sets a great example for your classmates. Keep up the amazing work, Sarah! Your resilience and positivity make you a star learner in our classroom! |
| 5M | Ivy | You are the perfect example of a motivated learner, Ivy, and you demonstrate a great attitude towards school. Your consistent effort in every subject, attention during class and remarkable improvement in adding and subtracting fractions have stood out. Ivy approaches each task with enthusiasm and determination, your hard work and positive attitude are an inspiration to the rest of the class. Congratulations Ivy!✨ |
| 5A | Yanet | This week, this student demonstrated outstanding creativity, curiosity and reflection throughout her persuasive writing. She researched her chosen topic thoroughly, crafted compelling arguments, and thoughtfully selected persuasive devices to strengthen her writing. Her willingness to reflect refine her ideas and challenge herself has set her up to create an engaging final piece of work. Well done Yanet. |
| 6N | Xavier | For being a resilient learner during our Maths lessons. You have worked incredibly hard to develop your understanding of fractions and have never given up, even when faced with challenges. Your motivation, determination and perseverance have strengthened both your understanding and your confidence. Keep believing in yourself and embracing every opportunity to learn. Well done, Xavier! |

