Student Awards
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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 2 | ||
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PrepL | Khaled | For being a resilient learner who has shown that he is ready for school by coming into the classroom with confidence! Well done Khaled! |
PrepN | Sarah | For being a resilient learner who follows directions and engages with learning tasks even when she feels challenged by classroom distractions. You should be proud of your start in Prep, Sarah. |
1/2C | Mackenzie | For being a collaborative learner who adds valuable input into group discussion and encourages others to join in by asking relevant questions. Mackenzie also acknowledges and praises peers when they have displayed the WOW's. What a great start to the year! Well done. |
1/2S | Missi | For being a motivated learner who was eager to start Year 1 on a positive note. She was an active participant during group discussions and treated her new classmates with respect by listening and praising them. Well done on a calm and focused start to Year One Missi. |
1/2JA | Oscar | For being a resilient learner who has settled in well into his new class and for being a welcoming class member. |
3/4SL | Rajneel | For being a resilient learner who was excited to keep going when he faced challenges in his ‘All About Me’ task last week. He became accountable for his learning by asking questions to solve problems. |
3/4O | Kashvi | For being a motivated learner who has shown excellent initiative and ownership of her learning. Kashvi has engaged in all learning so far with enthusiasm and is willing to invest time and effort into everything she does. Well done. |
3/4S | Sam | For being a collaborative learner who has shown excellent leadership in our first week of school, assisting and supporting his tech buddy. Sam has listened and contributed fairly in group discussions as a collaborative community member |
5/6AN | Carter | For being a motivated learner who has been open to making new friends and making them all feel so welcome in the classroom. You have been responsive to the needs of others and have gone above and beyond to show kindness and care for your peers. Well done Carter, keep it up! |
5/6K | Dexter | For being a resilient and collaborative learner during our first week. When faced with challenges you didn’t give up and you worked with your classmates to encourage them to do the same during group tasks. What a fantastic start to the year! |
5/6S | Lucas N | For being a motivated learner and making a positive start to the year. You have been engaged, and focussed, and have invested time and effort into your learning, regardless of what you have been asked to do. An example of this is your comprehensive letter to yourself, and your beautifully written and decorated prayer of thanksgiving. |
Week 3 | ||
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PrepL | Shiloh | For being a collaborative learner who demonstrates kindness by ensuring that everyone feels included! Shiloh has been an amazing role model in the Prep community and is congratulated on a spectacular start to the year! Well done Shiloh! |
PrepN | Jake | For being a creative learner who is trying his best to express his ideas through drawing. Jake perseveres in all learning tasks, he reflects and then goes back to make his drawing, writing or painting better. Well done, Jake. |
1/2C | Havish | For being a motivated learner who tries his best to remain focused and on task. Havish seeks teacher and peer support when he is in the learning Pit to ensure he gets the task done! Well done Havish! |
1/2S | Evelyn | For being a collaborative learner who is beginning to share her ideas confidently during collaborative learning. She listens to others and always helps her peers when needed. Well done on a great start to Year Two, Evelyn. |
1/2JA | Rey | For being a motivated learner who has been engaged and focused during learning time. An example of this is when he wrote two prayers for our prayer book. Rey has also been managing distractions in the classroom very well. |
3/4SL | Vanshika | For being a collaborative learner in her role as Tech Director and Tech Buddy by encouraging others and showing patience. She not only helps her assigned student, but also volunteers to help others whenever assistance is needed. |
3/4O | Lucas | For being a resilient learner who never gives up when faced with a challenge. You approach all learning with a growth-mindset and when you put your mind to something you create fantastic work. An example of this is your presentation on the history of soccer. Well done Lucas! |
3/4S | Tanish | For being a curious learner who has been sharing interesting questions and ideas with our class. Keep up your inquisitive nature Tanish! |
5/6AN | Rose | For being a creative learner who demonstrated these skills during our STEM challenge. She worked well in a group and shared her creative ideas to plan and create a successful boat. Well done Rose! |
5/6K | Lyndelle | For being a motivated learner. You chose ‘Confident’ as your focus word for this year and are already demonstrating that this is your focus in the classroom. This was evident when you clearly and confidently shared your co-created writing character with the class. Keep up this fantastic focus! |
5/6S | Ulia | For being a resilient learner, and adjusting extremely well to a new classroom environment. You have approached challenges with a positive attitude even when you have been unsure, and you have never given up. An example of this is when you succeeded in the boat making challenge even though it wasn’t easy! You chose your word for the year to be courage, and you have already demonstrated this! Well done Ulia - keep up the great effort! |
Julie Sustainability | Isaac 1/2 C | For his curiosity, demonstrated by asking and answering questions during Sustainability. Keep learning and discovering more about ways to care for our earth. |
Nick PE | Chloe 1/2C | For being a motivated learner who willingly participated in all of our PE lessons and demonstrated excellent learning behaviours. Chloe you should be proud of the way you have started your year in 1/2C. Let’s enjoy more PE lessons learning new things. |