TERM 2 - WEEK 5

3R AWARDS

Resilient, Responsible, Respectful

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS

Class/ specialist	Student Name	Award	Reason
Prep B	Ida M	Respectful	For always using kind words, listening to others, and showing care and respect to classmates and teachers every day. Keep doing amazing things Ida!

Junior A	Jemima	Resilient	Your hardworking approach in writing sessions. Jemima, you have been so incredibly focused in our conference groups and always try your best to apply your knowledge of digraphs when spelling unfamiliar words, even when it’s tricky. Well done, Jemima!
Junior G	Maisie	Resilient	For your amazing work in writing. You have been so resilient as we have worked really hard to bump up your writing. The first half of your story is magical. I can not wait to hear what is going to happen in the Emerald City.
Junior B	Angelina	Resilient	For your hard work and resilience in Reading Groups. You have been so focused on learning all your new sounds and completing your Let’s Write and Let’s Spell activities. Well done and keep it up, Angelina!
Middle R	Leo	Responsible	You have been really responsible in class this week and been a great SRC leader for Middle R. You have also been a big help with the little jobs which all the teachers appreciate. Keep up the responsible work!
Middle T	Indigo	Responsible	For being a wonderful, independent and responsible learner in writing. Indigo has written and shared about some fantastic ideas. We loved hearing her information report about sea creatures. Keep it up Indigo!
Middle J	Mary	Respectful	For always being respectful to your peers, teachers and any special visitors we have at St Joseph’s. Your kindness towards others and encouraging attitude help make Middle J a wonderful place to learn. Well done Mary and keep it up!
Senior J	Josh T	Responsible	For taking responsibility for conducting your own research and interview about Balinese culture. You really went above and beyond in asking insightful and probing questions. Well done Josh!
Senior O	Yasmin	Resilient	For the incredible resilience you have shown in class. Particularly in reading lessons, when it comes to inferring meaning from texts. Your persistence and ability to push through challenges does not go unnoticed. Keep up the amazing learning Yasmin!
Visual Arts	Hamish O	Responsible	Hamish was a really responsible learner during Art last week. We are creating Magic Carpets using patterns and weaving and he worked so so hard to follow the steps of the task. Hamish should be really proud of his effort.
Performing Arts	Orlando C	Resilient	For the outstanding teamwork and resilience you have displayed during script rehearsals in Performing Arts. You have faced challenges with a positive mindset and generously shared individual strengths to support those around you. Your kindness and encouragement has been an inspiring example of our St Joseph’s values in action. Incredible work, Orlando!
Performing Arts	Alice D	Resilient	For the outstanding teamwork and resilience you have displayed during script rehearsals in Performing Arts. You have faced challenges with a positive mindset and generously shared individual strengths to support those around you. Your kindness and encouragement has been an inspiring example of our St Joseph’s values in action. Incredible work, Alice!

TERM 2 - WEEK 6

LEARNER QUALITY AWARDS

Creative, Determined, Curious, Collaborative, Proactive, Self Aware

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS

Class/ specialist	Student Name	Award	Reason
Prep B	Freddie	Curious	For showing great curiosity while learning about the heroes in our community, like firefighters and police officers. You asked some great questions. Well done!
Prep V	Wesley	Curious	For your curiosity and enthusiasm during our Police and Firefighter visits. You asked thoughtful questions to further your understanding. Keep up the great work Wesley!
Junior A	Zac	Determined	For your fantastic achievements in Maths. You worked super hard to understand the concept of regrouping tens and ones when adding multi-digit numbers. Well done, Superstar! Keep up the determined learning!
Junior G	Harrison	Collaborative	For your amazing participation during whole class activities. You have been a maths superstar as you have worked collaboratively with your peers to share and extend your understanding. Keep it up, Harrison!
Junior BL	Fern	Curious	For your curiosity and interest in our Artist in Residence workshops with Emma Stenhouse. It was wonderful to see you so engaged in the different art workshops. You produced some fantastic artwork using different materials from nature. Well done, Fern!
Middle R	Harry	Collaborative	You have been a collaborative student in Middle R this week. You are always quick to think of others and help your peers in more ways than one. You are aware of your surroundings and have been a great communicator and collaborator to teachers and students. Great job Harry!
Middle T	Alice	Collaborative	It has been a pleasure to have Alice’s ‘team’ mindset in the class. She is not only quick to organise herself, but also helps others too. Well done Alice for being such a great team member and a great friend too.
Middle J	Luca	Curious	For the amazing curiosity you have demonstrated in Inquiry this week. Seeing you focus and dive deep into Japanese culture has been wonderful and I am so excited to see your final project at our cultural day! Well done Luca!
Senior O	Elise	Creative	For the creative and thoughtful approach you consistently bring to your learning, especially in Writing.. You have used your unique voice to craft a range of interesting and engaging texts that showcase your imagination and skill. Your originality and enthusiasm inspire those around you. Keep up the fantastic work, Elise!
Visual Arts	Hamish S	Curious	For his curiosity and thoughtful approach to the activities presented in our Art workshop last week. He was listening carefully to all the stories Emma shared about her family and his own family collage was beautifully explained.
	Nolawi	Curious	For his curiosity and thoughtful approach to the activities presented in our Art workshop last week. He was listening carefully to all the stories Emma shared about her family and his own family collage was beautifully explained.
Performing Arts	Jack G	Creative	For the creative and thoughtful work you produced during our Emma Stenhouse workshop. Your striking red koala print demonstrated a deep understanding of storytelling and connection. It was a joy to hear you share your own ideas and explain how your artwork represented home. Way to go, Jack!

TERM 2 - WEEK 7

3R AWARDS

Resilient, Responsible, Respectful

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS

Prep B	Forrest	Resilient	For doing an amazing job with your reading. You are trying your very best to sound out new words and are reading with more and more confidence each day. Well done Forrest!
Prep V	Carter	Resilient	For your fantastic effort with your reading. You always try your best when decoding unfamiliar words. Keep up the hard work Carter!
Junior A	Lucas	Responsible	For your outstanding work ethic! Lucas you are always ready for learning and show fantastic responsibility by listening carefully in all subject areas. Well done on being a fantastic role model every single day. Keep it up, Lucas!
Junior G	Sophie	Resilient	Sophie shows amazing resilience when working with addition and subtraction. She keeps trying, even when problems are tricky, and uses different strategies to find the answer. Her positive attitude and determination help her get better and better every day. Great work, Sophie!
Junior BL	Ben	Respectful	For always being a kind and considerate friend. You are always the first person to help a friend or classmate in need. You are caring, inclusive to others, and make others feel welcome with your big smile. Well done and keep being fantastic, Ben!
Middle J	Freya	Resilient	For the fantastic resilience you have been showing towards your learning in all areas. When things get tricky, you are able to bounce back and finish your tasks to an excellent standard. Well done Freya!
Senior J	Joel	Responsible	For taking responsibility for improving your own writing. You used the methods we talked about in class to go back and edit and improve your own work. Well done!
Visual Arts	Akiva	Responsible	Akiva should be congratulated on the responsible way he approaches his learning in the Art Room each and every week. He is always mindful of the resources we use, he is respectful during class discussions and his independent work habits are a great example to his peers. Well done Akiva

EDUCATION in FAITH