JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS

Steve Quinn

Junior Sub-School Manager

It’s the end of another crazy and eventful year. All I want to do in this last Newsletter entry is say a big thank you to many people who have made this year a successful one and acknowledge many positive achievers. Thanks first must be given to the members of the Junior Sub School team, Mr Thomson, Mr Cowan-Clark, Ms Edmunds, Ms Butler and Ms Pratt for all of their hard work and dedication to making the school experience for our Year 7 and 8 students a supportive and enjoyable one. To all the students in the JSS thank you for making the most of an uncertain year and showing maturity and resilience through the challenges you faced. Finally, to the parents and guardians at home, your support and encouragement has allowed us to maximise our success with your children and prepare them for the years ahead.

SWPBS

It has been a big year for the School Wide Positive Behaviour Team. It has been our mission to continue to recognise and acknowledge as much of the hard work and positive actions displayed by our students in another COVID year. The students listed below are those who have received the most positive entries on Compass for their actions this year. They are to be congratulated for continuously conducting themselves in accordance with our College values and maintaining high expectations of themselves throughout the year.

Years 7-9 End of Year Awards

Pride Award - This award recognises students who have shown a positive attitude towards the College both inside the grounds and out in the community. They model exceptional wearing of our school uniform, take pride in their work and workbook, bring all of their equipment to class and give their best effort at all times with no fuss.

Year 7 – Ha-Lien Nguyen

Year 8 – Ava McMahon-Jones

Leadership Award - This award acknowledges students who have demonstrated initiative and authenticity in the area of leadership and student voice. Representing leadership qualities even when faced with adversity and focuses on efforts made outside of the SRC responsibilities.

Year 7 – Molly D’Andria

Year 8 – Abishek Ranjithkumar

Inspiring Others Award - This award recognises students who, through their actions and achievements, are considered by their peers to be a positive role model and have improved or enriched the lives of others.

Year 7 – Declan McKay

Year 8 – Zain Syed

Community Award - This award recognises students who are always looking out for and supporting others. They step in and lend a hand when they see others struggling. It honours students who have initiated and/or engaged in activity that has significantly contributed to the sense of community in the College.

Year 7 – Byron Deller

Year 8 – Reghan Briggs

Determination Award - This award recognises students who demonstrate continuous effort and perseverance through adversity. They never give up, especially when the work becomes challenging. These students are willing to challenge themselves whilst striving to achieve both academically and non-academically.                                                                  Year 7 – Lucy Baran

Year 8 – Jaxon Brideson

Active Participation Award - This award recognises students whose participation and communication during class has gone above and beyond expectation. They ask questions, participate in discussions, turn their cameras on during remote learning and engage themselves fully in all the aspects of their learning in class. 

Year 7 – Aliyah Bailey

Year 8 – Gus Donohue

Academic Improvement Award - This award recognises students who have continuously challenged themselves academically throughout the year regardless of their abilities. Their commitment to their studies and constant high work ethic has seen them achieve significant improvements in their learning outcomes.

Year 7 – Sonny Shakehsaft

Year 8 – Shaan Ravinthira

Thanks again to everyone who has supported us this year and I hope you all have a fun and safe holiday.

James Parker

STEM Coordinator

The Year 8 STEM week has come to an end and each Home Group has produced some truly amazing theme parks across the week. The creativity, problem solving and collaboration on display by all students was exemplary with a wide variety of amazing different rides on display. 

Congratulations to 8H for being this year’s STEM week winners! Producing an incredible Jurassic Park theme park. 

Congratulations to Dean Smilevski for winning this year’s excellence in STEM award. Dean demonstrated outstanding leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills throughout this project to create multiple outstanding rides for his park while also offering assistance to all those around him.