Student Awards

Learning Power Award Recipients
Congratulations to students who have been recognised by staff for their demonstration of one or many 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 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 8 | ||
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PA | Gunreez | This award goes to you for your creativity and collaboration last week! Your artistic talents truly shone through in your Art Show masterpiece. You put in so much effort and created a piece that was detailed and well thought out. I also noticed how you took the time to help others in the room with the activity, sharing your ideas and lending a hand. Your willingness to help makes you a wonderful role model. Well done Gunreez! |
PN | Sathvik | This award goes to Sathvik for showing Creativity this week. He has worked with joy and imagination on our Art Show piece, building a creative and original artwork. He showed wonderful concentration and perseverance, taking his time and giving his best effort. He also showed kindness by helping others when they needed support. Great Job Sathvik. |
1C | Luka | This student demonstrated outstanding creativity when presenting his trip to Russia. He designed an engaging slideshow and confidently read his work to the class. His excellent communication skills shone through as he spoke clearly, shared his ideas with enthusiasm, and brought his travel experience to life. His originality, imagination, and confident presentation made his learning enjoyable for everyone. |
1O | Daniel | For being a curious and enthusiastic learner in our class. Your eagerness to share your ideas and the thoughtful questions you ask make our class discussions more exciting and meaningful. The entertaining stories you tell always bring a smile to our faces and brighten our day. It has been wonderful to see you thinking more deeply about your learning this term, reflecting on your work, and applying feedback with enthusiasm. Keep it up, Daniel — well done! |
2M | Ryder | For being a motivated learner in your writing. You worked enthusiastically with your partner to create an interesting story, collaborating to develop a clear problem and solution. You have also shown fantastic teamwork throughout the week, being a supportive and positive classmate. Well done, Ryder! |
3/4LM | Jugaadh | For demonstrating outstanding creativity when creating an art piece. He experimented with different solutions to a problem and enjoyed exploring new concepts and showed lots of imagination. And when he was done he supported his peers, offering help and support! Jugaadh, your creativity and patience really shone in this task! Well done! |
3/4K | Audrey | For being a motivated learner who has been investing in your learning! You have been taking your learning beyond the classroom. Teaching your parents our decimal game and sharing your wonderings about the sea creatures we’ve been investigating. You are showing your peers how to drive your learning. Keep up the amazing work, Audrey! |
3/4N | Lasya | For showing outstanding motivation and perseverance when planning your presentation about your chosen landform. You responded thoughtfully to feedback and worked collaboratively with peers to refine and complete your planning template. Your determination and positive attitude are a credit to your hard work and commitment to learning. |
5/6S | Darcy | For being a collaborative learner. You are fun to work with and bring lots of creativity and energy to any group you’re in. You listen well to others whilst also sharing your thoughts and feelings. An example of this is when you worked with your classmates to research, write and present an information report on Tsunami Warning Systems. Thanks for all your work in this space Darcy! |
5/6D | Aadith | For being a curious learner. During our pilgrimage excursion, Aadith asked thoughtful questions while exploring St Mary’s Church. He showed great enthusiasm, respect, and reverence throughout the day. Thank you, Aadith for bringing such positivity and making the experience meaningful for himself and others |
5/6A | Hartej | For being a resilient learner. You showed great determination and perseverance while creating your portrait for the art show. Drawing and painting your portrait challenged you to step out of your comfort zone. Despite a few false starts, you persisted with focus and effort to complete a final piece. Well done, Hartej! |
Week 9 | ||
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PA | Isha | This award goes to you for the creativity you showed last week! You showed fantastic determination and creativity when you created your self-portrait for the Art Show! The incredible level of detail you added to your work really shows your passion and focus. Your hard work paid off, resulting in a truly impressive and unique piece of art. Well done Isha! |
PN | Dhanjot | This award is presented to Dhanjot for her teamwork and leadership in Prep N this week. She has shown an exceptional ability to listen carefully to directions, making her ready for learning at all times. Not only has she followed instructions independently, but she has also supported her peers by reminding them of classroom expectations and leading by example. Her kindness, motivation, and willingness to help others make her a valued member of our class. Well done, Dhanjot! Keep shining! |
1C | Nisha | This student showed wonderful teamwork on our pilgrimage day at the park. She was a caring buddy, holding hands and staying safe near the roads, and she kindly shared ‘Luce’ the pilgrimage mascot with her friends. She also collaborated fantastically in Respectful Relationships, acting out a role play on being a good friend and speaking confidently in front of the whole class. We will miss you, what a great asset you have been to 1C. |
1O | Divyanshi | For the creativity and imagination you bring to your learning each day. You always express your ideas in imaginative and creative ways, but this week your creativity truly stood out when we were painting our sea creatures for the Art Show. You thought carefully about the colours you chose for your animals and painted them with care and precision. Well done, Divi! I can’t wait to see all of your completed artworks. |
2M | Ryder | For being a motivated learner in your writing. You worked enthusiastically with your partner to create an interesting story, collaborating to develop a clear problem and solution. You have also shown fantastic teamwork throughout the week, being a supportive and positive classmate. Well done, Ryder! |
3/4LM | Jamie | For being a collaborative learner! You have shown a quiet confidence when working on your art piece but also knew how to be supportive and encouraging when it was needed. You listened to your partner and made sure they got a chance to contribute. Jamie, you’re a great leader, and what’s really special is that you know how to be a team player too. Congratulations |
3/4K | Megha | For being a resilient learner during our swimming lessons. You have been doing your best and a little bit more each lesson. When you had a small stumble on Friday, you picked yourself up and focused on your swimming. Keep up the determined attitude, Megha! |
3/4N | Chase | For your motivation and effort in the classroom. You have been working hard to complete your tasks, showing focus, and trying to avoid distractions. Your dedication to following our SMDP WOWs is clear. Keep up this positive attitude towards your learning – great job, Chase! 🎉 |
5/6S | Lydia | For being a creative learner! You take time to think about what you want to do in relation to your learning, and come up with imaginative, thoughtfully crafted pieces of work. An example of this is the way you worked on designing and decorating your beautiful artworks for our upcoming show. Great effort Lydia! |
5/6D | Ciara | For being a collaborative learner every week. Ciara is always ready to support her classmates by encouraging others, giving positive suggestions and sharing her ideas to help the group move forward. She also works respectfully with her teachers, following guidance and contributing to a positive learning environment. Thank you, Ciara! |
5/6A | Sophia Sofia | For two students who have been collaborative learners .Working together to help each other solve maths tasks, complete art works, edit and improve your writing tasks. For representing the school in athletics competitions and being role models well done Sophia and Sofia on a great term. |