The Learning Zone
Debating
This week our Year 6 debaters competed in Round 2 of the Armidale Diocesan Debating Competition. Both teams debated the topic that we should replace all exams with prepared assessment tasks. Team A was affirmative and team members included Frances, Pippa, Nick and Eli. Team B were negative, their team members were Emma, Tom, Savannah and Sophia. Unfortunately, both teams lost after a challenging debate however we are looking forward to the next round of debating later this term.
Team A
Team B
Team A
Team B
Year 5 Art
Sporting fever has taken over Year 5! Inspired by the excitement of the Commonwealth Games and our own recent school athletics events, our creative Year 5 artists have been busy bringing the thrill of the track and field into the art lessons.
Using nothing but ordinary aluminium foil, students have been learning how to capture human anatomy, tension, and explosive movement in 3D form.
The students twisted, wrapped, and sculpted foil into dynamic figures. From sprinters bursting out of the blocks to high jumpers clearing the bar, the classroom display looks like a mini Olympic village!
Living Well, Learning Well
| Week 2 | Name | Reason | Character Strength |
| Kinder | Harper Beck | Consistently demonstrating the qualities of a good learner - listening attentively, working independently and taking pride in her work. | Love of Learning |
| Kinder | Bridie Porter | Working hard in all aspects of her schooling and striving to do her personal best. | Love or Learning and Perseverance. |
| Year 1 | Remy Chapman | Creating an amazing Future Mrs Potato Head in History. | Creativity |
| Year 1 | Chanel Cull | Always applying herself to the best of her abilities in all learning areas and working collaboratively with her peers. | Love of Learning and Teamwork |
| Year 2 | Ben Vince | Continues to work hard in class, even when we are learning difficult topics. | Love of Learning Perseverance |
| Year 2 | Thomas Snape | Sharing his knowledge during learning time. | Curiosity |
| Year 3 | Harper Griffin | Consistently demonstrating strong efforts across all learning areas, and always being a great role model and friend for her peers. | Social Intelligence and Love of Learning. |
| Year 3 | Flynn Stevenson | Outstanding resilience and commitment to personal growth across all learning areas. | Perseverance |
| Year 4 | Hugh Sanderson | Putting his hand up, participating in class discussions, trying his best with his classwork, and showing excellent self-regulation in the classroom. | Love of Learning and Self Regulation |
| Year 4 | Eve Pereira | Returning to Term 3 with a positive attitude, showing self-motivation in her learning, and demonstrating excellent effort and enthusiasm during our Big Writes. | Love of Learning |
| Year 5 | Rex Plevey | Approaching lessons with a wonderful sense of curiosity and an authentic love of learning, consistently asking thoughtful questions to deepen his understanding. | Love of Learning and Curiosity |
| Year 5 | Leo Mackinlay | His kindness, inclusive nature, and sense of humour that enriches our classroom. | Kindness and Humour |
| Year 6 | Pippa Wark | Showing great sportsmanship during playtime. | Teamwork |
| Year 6 | Ashton Buck | Always having a positive attitude & putting a smile on everyone’s face. | Energy |
| Year 6 | Harry Blake | His active participation in class activities and discussions. | Love of Learning |
| Week 3 | Name | Reason | Character Strength |
| Kinder | Peyton Manley | Her imaginative narrative writing and growing confidence. | Love of Learning |
| Kinder | Paige Sheridan | Her readiness to learn and growing enthusiasm in all aspects of school. | Love of Learning |
| Year 1 | Thomas Dickson | Great effort using drawings and counters to build equal groups and skip count to find the total. | Love of Learning |
| Year 1 | Chester Holliday | Showing great perseverance to write his ideas in full sentences. | Perseverance |
| Year 2 | Khovi Fitzroy | She is kind and inclusive, makes sure everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. | Fairness |
| Year 2 | Adelaide Byron | She is always willing to help others when they are finding something hard. | Teamwork |
| Year 3 | Lyla Mcllveen | Her dedication to writing and editing creative narrative stories and for her love in challenging herself, with tough math problems. | Perseverance and Love of Learning |
| Year 3 | Gus Lawlor | Showing brilliant self-regulation during footy games and real independence in the classroom by tackling his literacy contract with more confidence. | Self-Regulation and Perseverance |
| Year 4 | Benji Kook | Showing great engagement in his learning and confidently seeking support when completing challenging tasks. | Love of Learning & Bravery |
| Year 4 | Connie Riordan | Her curiosity in her learning by confidently sharing her ideas and making thoughtful contributions during class discussions. | Love of Learning & Curiosity |
| Year 5 | Toby Morris | Being an engaged learner who combines a deep love of learning with a collaborative spirit that helps and elevates the learning of his peers. | Love of Learning and Teamwork |
| Year 5 | Stella Bunner | Approaching every lesson with enthusiasm and a passion for acquiring new knowledge. | Love of Learning and Energy |
| Year 6 | Henry Pope | His enthusiastic attitude and humour he brings to each day. | Humour & Energy |
| Year 6 | Wyatt Shorter | His engagement in class discussions and self-regulation on the floor. | Love of Learning & Self-Regulation |
| Year 6 | Georgie Duff | Persevering during class tasks and taking on feedback to improve her work. | Love of Learning |
