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.

Term 1, Week 8
PA	Grace	For your motivation and joy for learning, as you always bring a positive attitude and a big smile to our classroom. You show great focus by listening carefully and starting your work straight away, always doing your best and a little bit more. You are a kind friend to everyone and a wonderful part of our SMDP community. Well done, Grace!
PN	Neil	For being a resilient learner who shows growing confidence and determination in his learning every single day. Neil consistently tries his absolute best and is always willing to have a go at tasks, even when they feel challenging. He approaches every activity with determination and a great attitude, showing us all how to keep trying when things get tricky. Thank you, Neil!
1C	Millie	This student has demonstrated excellent reflective skills in her learning last week. She has been thoughtfully considering her goals and is confidently raising her hand during whole-class activities, showing both initiative and consideration for others by helping to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate. This student has also reflected on her writing this week. She used the tricky word wall and the class timetable to help her spell important words in her narrative. This shows she is building confidence and becoming more independent in her writing. Well done on a fabulous week of learning!Keep up the amazing work!
1M	Joanna	For being a collaborative learner every day. You care greatly about your classmates, and their learning, as much as your own. You bring kindness to our classroom, and make the people around you feel included and safe. You are always willing to ask and answer questions and help others out if they need it. We are so lucky to have you in our school. Keep up the outstanding effort, Joanna!
2E	Divyanshi	This student has shown a wonderful resilient mindset in her learning. She comes to lessons with a positive attitude, sits beautifully on the floor, and confidently puts her hand up to share her ideas. She has shown great effort in her spelling and stayed focused during maths and reading tasks. In writing, she shows patience and effort by asking about spelling when she is unsure and working hard to create her stories. She also collaborates thoughtfully with her classmates and always tries her best. We are very proud of her focus, patience, and resilience. Congratulations to Divi!
2A	Gabriel	This award celebrates a creative learner. Your writing piece was engaging from the very first sentence, using a range of sizzling starts that we have been practising in class. You showed creativity, confidence, and a strong understanding of how to capture your reader’s attention. Keep up the excellent work and continue to let your creativity shine! Well done, Gabriel!
3/4LM	Akira	For being a respectful, motivated and dedicated student. Your quiet determination and positive approach to every challenge makes you a standout member of our class. Your ability to stay focused and do your best in every task, even when you think no one is watching, makes you a truly inspirational student. Thank you Akira for your calm nature, consistent excellence and most importantly, your kind character! Congratulations!
3/4K	Chase	For being a reflective and collaborative learner. You have been focused on making positive choices to stay engaged in your learning and avoid distractions. You have been supporting your peers to do the same by offering encouragement, thoughtful explanations and helpful feedback. You are setting an excellent example of what it looks like to drive your learning. We are so lucky to have you in our class, Chase!
3/4S	Jake	Jake, you are a wonderful example of a collaborative learner. Every day, you walk into our classroom with the biggest smile on your face, ready to learn and connect with others. Your positive attitude, caring nature, and fun-loving spirit help everyone around you feel happy, safe, and included. You bring kindness, humour, and energy to our classroom, making it such a joyful place to learn. Thank you for always supporting your classmates and being such a fantastic friend. We are so lucky to have you in our class, Jake!
5M	Jaaqlyn	For being a resilient learner, even with your injury you have shown great determination and strength to complete your Naplan and your school work. You show such wonderful resilience—whether something is easy or challenging, you keep trying, stay positive, and lift others up along the way. You bring kindness, humour, and amazing energy to our room, making it a joyful place to learn and have fun!. Thank you for always supporting your classmates and being such a fantastic part of 5M.
5A	Pragnya	For being a creative learner, you have demonstrated imagination, originality, and a willingness to experiment with ideas in your narrative writing piece.Your writing reflects a strong understanding of recently studied writing techniques, vocabulary and grammar, which you have used effectively to engage and inspire your reader.I love your focus—keep driving your learning! Great work, Pragnya!
6N	Sofia L Jasper	For your motivation and enthusiasm you have shown during Maths and Literacy lessons. Your focus, effort, and positive attitude towards your learning have truly stood out. Seeing you so engaged and determined has made you a fantastic role model for your classmates. You inspire others to try their best and stay committed to their goals. Keep up the amazing work — your dedication is something to be very proud of, Sofia. For demonstrating outstanding effort in extending your learning in Mathematics. You have shown great skill in using a variety of strategies to solve order of operations expressions, thinking flexibly and challenging yourself. Your resilience and determination to never give up are inspiring to your classmates. Keep embracing your growth mindset and striving to do your best—well done, Jasper!

Term 1, Week 10
PA	Julian	for your creativity and bravery, as you showed wonderful confidence while playing the role of Jesus in our Palm Sunday Liturgy. You lead the Preps and Grade 1's calmly, helping us all understand this special story through your expressive performance. It took great courage to stand in front of everyone, and you did it with a big smile and a very brave spirit. Well done, Julian! We are so proud of your creative leadership and thrilled to have you in our SMDP community.
PN	Lucas	This award is for a Curious Learner who consistently engages in all learning tasks and is always striving to do his best work. He is quick to get ready for learning and find his spot on the mat, showing his interest and curiosity. Keep up the great effort, Lucas.
1C	Lyra	Over the past two weeks, this student has shown excellent focus and dedication during her swimming lessons. She listens carefully to her teacher, consistently follows instructions, and demonstrates a strong understanding of pool safety. Her progress in the water has been outstanding. She can now float and tread water independently. While she is quietly confident in her abilities, she remains humble and open to learning. She should be very proud of the effort and progress she has made. Well done Lyra
1M	Alyssa	For being a collaborative learner. You are kind to everyone around you every day, and have been spotted offering support to others both during learning and play time, making our classroom a happy place. Thank you for being such a great classmate. Well done, Alyssa!
2E	Neon	For being a learner who consistently demonstrates high expectations and resilience in the classroom. He is always on task and completes his work quickly and accurately, especially in maths. He shows excellent whole-body listening on the mat and thoughtfully shares his ideas. He also works well with his peers to create a detailed and useful online safety poster. We especially appreciate his resilience, when he needed to start his writing again, he did so without complaint and produced a well-structured piece with a strong start and accurate punctuation. We are very proud of his efforts. Well done, Neon.
2A	Bianka	As a reflective learner, she approaches every task with care and a steady focus. Her hard work is matched by her kindness; she is always the first to offer a helping hand to a peer in need. This quiet confidence is a genuine asset to our classroom, creating a positive influence that everyone feels. Elise reminded us that true leadership comes in many forms. You are the perfect example of this, proving that you don't need to shout to make a massive impact on those around you. Well done Bianka!
3/4LM	Audrey	For demonstrating remarkable bravery and resilience. You are quiet in nature and find speaking in front of others a daunting challenge but we have noticed how you are growing in confidence, sharing your ideas and thoughts without feeling so nervous. You read the part of Miss Trunchbull from Matilda, with such expression and conviction, that you went from being our quietest student to making us all terrified of 'The Chokey and we all loved every second of it. Keep shining Audrey!
3/4K	Megha	For being a motivated learner during our Matilda book study. You have been passionately leading the class in how to read aloud with your expression and fluency. You bring the character of Matilda to life in our sessions! I love seeing how invested you are in your learning! Keep it up, Megha!
3/4S	Virat	This award goes to a student who consistently demonstrates a strong love of learning. He approaches every task with enthusiasm and is always eager to challenge himself and try new things. His motivation is evident in the way he actively participates in class, asks thoughtful and insightful questions, and confidently shares his ideas and answers with others. His curiosity and positive attitude towards learning make him a wonderful role model in our classroom.

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