Student Awards

Macarena

For demonstrating outstanding Curiosity during our Animal Land excursion! You immersed yourself in every activity with great enthusiasm, showing a genuine eagerness to learn. Your thoughtful questions and insightful answers about farm animals showed fantastic engagement and a true passion for discovering new things. Well done, Macarena!

Erika

For being a motivated and resilient learner. You have approached your role as Waste Warrior with a positive attitude and energy. Even when the fruit bucket is very heavy, you never complain or give up, showing determination and focus to get the job done successfully. Your reliability, effort, and positive attitude set a wonderful example for your classmates. Well done Erika!

Bao An

For showing wonderful resilience in your Literacy learning. You are always willing to have a go at writing tasks and show great determination to complete your work. We are so proud of the way you ask for help when needed, try your best to sound out letters to spell high-frequency words in your writing, and keep persevering with your InitiaLit tasks. Keep believing in yourself and shining as a writer, Bao An!

Manan

For being a resilient learner. Even when you were feeling tired, you have continued to face each day with enthusiasm and a great sense of humour! We are especially proud of the polite  way you interacted with our tour guide at the aquarium. You were a fantastic representative of our school! The care and effort you put into your writing, particularly your beautifully neat handwriting, have not gone unnoticed. Keep up the fantastic work Manan.

2E

Neon

For being a collaborative learner who consistently shows initiative and care for our classroom community. You always look out for others, offer help, and demonstrate our Ways of Working as a positive role model to all. Your positive attitude, thoughtful nature, and dedication to supporting those around you make our learning space a better place. We highly commend you for your leadership and kindness in our classroom. Well done Neon!

2A

Isabelle

For demonstrating outstanding leadership during our Sea Life excursion! You listened attentively, raised your hand to ask thoughtful questions, remained calm and followed instructions beautifully throughout the day. You were a wonderful role model for others and showed curiosity, self-control and a fantastic attitude towards learning. Keep up the amazing work Isabelle!!

3/4LM

Adau

For showing resilience, determination and not giving up when tasks become tough. You have made a remarkable effort in your learning journey.

You have transformed your mindset about learning tasks and bounce back when faced with a challenge, especially in mathematics. Keep believing in yourself Adua and keep using every new opportunity to build your confidence, you have so much to be proud of! Well done Adau!!

3/4K

Havish

For being a creative learner during our Poetry unit this week! You thought of imaginative ways to describe your topic and included interesting details to help bring your poem to life. You took care when publishing your final poem and did a great job sharing your ideas with others. Keep up the great work, Havish!

3/4S

Claire

For having an incredible first two weeks of Term 4! You have shown your motivation and persistence by participating in classroom learning and following our expectations and routines. You continue to show growth in your learning and we cannot wait to keep watching you grow! Congratulations Claire!

Bless

For being a resilient and dedicated learner in maths. You consistently showed determination when faced with challenging tasks and used feedback to strengthen your understanding. Your willingness to persevere has contributed to the wonderful growth in both your skills and your love of maths this year. Keep up the fantastic effort and positive mindset, Bless! 

Claudia and Sarah

This award goes to two  students who  have approached  the start of Term 4 with resilience and a positive energy. They  persist when facing challenging Maths problems and work  steadily  when reading longer chapters of our  new class novel.  Their thoughtful contributions always energise our class discussions. Well done on a great start to the term keep up the positive mindset Claudia and Sarah.

Reyaan

For being a motivated learner who has shown enthusiasm and engagement in his learning. You have actively participated in class discussions, shared your ideas confidently and worked independently to complete tasks. Your positive attitude, willingness to challenge yourself and commitment to doing your best are wonderful to see. Keep up the fantastic effort, Reyaan. 

Austin

For being a dedicated and enthusiastic writer! You have shown wonderful effort in growing your confidence to write independently and you demonstrate curiosity when exploring new ways to punctuate your sentences with exclamation marks. Your commitment to improving your writing every day is fantastic to see, and you should feel very proud of your achievements. I’m certainly proud of you. Well done Austin! 

Lucas

For being a collaborative learner this semester! Whether warmly inviting peers to join in when playing our reading game 'Stop', or being a conscientious partner looking out for your teammate on the Animal Land excursion, you consistently put others first. Your thoughtful attitude and dedication to including everyone make our classroom a brighter place. We are so lucky to have you, Lucas

Ayva

For showing wonderful curiosity during Inquiry learning. You actively engage in our Inquiry lessons, especially when exploring Biological Sciences. You are eager to share your thinking and contribute your ideas to class discussions. Your knowledge about animals and your enthusiasm for sharing interesting facts help make our learning even more engaging. Keep asking questions, sharing your ideas and exploring the wonderful world around you, Ayva!

Oliver

For being a motivated and enthusiastic learner who eagerly tackles extension tasks to challenge yourself. You have also shown wonderful kindness and leadership in Mathematics by offering to review your classmates' work, helping others consolidate their understanding, always with a smile on your face. Keep up the fantastic effort, Oliver!

2E

Misha

For being a motivated learner with wonderful classroom spirit!  She always brings so much positivity to our room and is incredibly kind and helpful to her peers. Misha also shows a true drive to grow her learning by consistently working hard on her goals and demonstrating great focus when doing so. Well done Misha! You should feel very proud of your efforts. 🌟 

2A

Baani

For showing outstanding motivation! You approach every day with a wonderful attitude, active listening, and respect for your teachers and peers. By always following instructions and setting a fantastic example inside and outside the classroom, you show everyone what it means to be a proud member of SMDP. We are so proud of you! Well done Baani! 

3/4LM

Khaled

For showing a curious attitude when starting the new science topic. You confidently ask questions, explore new ideas and think hard about what makes things living or non-living. You are excited to learn all you can and come up with awesome questions about its seasons. Your fact poster about Antarctica showcases your love of learning about this topic. Keep being curious Khaled!

3/4K

Dhruv

For being a curious learner during our Let’s Save Antarctica unit! You shared the connections you made, asked questions to deepen your understanding and demonstrated your learning through your thoughtful comprehension responses. Keep up the wonderful work Dhruv!

3/4S

Ila

For demonstrating the learning power resilience! You have come to school each day with your head held high and bringing an attitude to class that shows me you want to do your best and a little a bit more. Your positivity and enthusiasm for learning is infectious and we are so proud of you! Congratulations Ila!

Sajid

For being a resilient learner, you approach learning with confidence and show persistence when faced with challenges. You are willing to try new strategies and have shown growth in using more precise and descriptive nouns in your writing. You take responsibility for your learning and consistently strive to do your best. We are lucky to have you, Sajid! ✨

Vabietha

For being a fantastic collaborative learner as part of Jane’s dance troupe! You listen carefully, follow directions and work cooperatively with your teammates to create amazing dance routines. Your willingness to give your best and that little bit more demonstrates wonderful teamwork and commitment. Well done  Vabietha on your fantastic effort!

Jasper

For being a curious learner who is always eager to participate by asking thoughtful questions and sharing his ideas. Your focus, enthusiasm and genuine love of learning are wonderful qualities that make you a valued member of our class. Keep up the fantastic effort, Jasper!