Congratulations to the following students for receiving a student recognition award!

Class	Student	Award
PM	Panisa	for your great work during Measurement this week. You did a great job finding objects that were longer and shorter than your piece of string. Well done!
PM	Tom	for your hard work during Maths this week. You were so motivated to find objects that were longer and shorter than your string!
PP	Amaira	for following classroom routines carefully and quickly. You are a star, Amaira!
PP	Seraphina	for showing a big improvement in her writing. Well done including adjectives in your writing, Seraphina!
PW	Luke	for demonstrating an increasing confidence in new and unfamiliar situations and facing most challenges with a positive attitude. Keep it up Luke!
PW	Siqi	for being a keen and enthusiastic member of our class. Well done Siqi!
1G	Nate	for your wonderful effort and demonstrating impressive skills during Mathematics lessons. Well done Nate! Keep up the great work!
1G	Raudin	for your wonderful effort and achieving an impressive amount of work during Writing lessons. Well done Raudin! Keep aiming high!
1L	Lawrence	for his effort in ‘having a go’ when completing his Writing. It’s so amazing to see you using your sounds to stretch out words when writing. Well done!
1L	Ruwen	for his effort in trying to identify and manage his emotions when things become difficult. You’re doing a great job Ruwen. Well done!
1S	Tamay	for doing a terrific job in writing tasks recently. Trying your very best to sound out words and provide detail. I am so proud of you!
1S	Mason	for showing great use of different strategies when completing addition problems. Keep up the great work!
2M	Julia	for working with determination, pride and success in our robotics unit of work.
2M	Austin	for working hard in Maths to create a 2-point perspective of a 3D shape.
2Q	Jasmine	for sharing her knowledge and assisting other students during coding lessons. Well done!
2Q	Carissa	for sharing her strategy of how to include humour in a speech. Keep up the great work!
3B	Laith	for a wonderful effort during our House Cross Country. Well done making it through to district, Laith!
3B	Giti	for her entertaining writing piece about Madi. You have really taken on board teacher feedback and produced a very entertaining piece, Giti!
3G	Semrah	for the hard work and effort you have put into your non-fiction piece. You have been motivated and dedicated to achieving your best and your piece is something to be proud of.
3G	Luke	for your wonderful efforts in Reading since arriving at D.P.S. Your monitoring post it notes have been very impressive. Keep up the great work, Luke!
3Q	Rastin	for coming to school with a positive attitude and ready to engage in your learning. You have demonstrated a lot of growth over the term. I am extremely impressed with the level of effort that you put into your work. You’re a valuable asset to 3Q.
3Q	Radin	for showing determination to sound out unfamiliar words in reading time. Brilliant effort.
4K	Win	for making good choices in the classroom and trying very hard to stay focused. Keep up the good work Win
4K	Neli	for always taking pride in her work. She is always aiming for a high standard and consistently asking for feedback for further improvement. Great work Neli
4S	Leila	for consistently showing perseverance and aiming high with all learning tasks. Thank you for setting such a brilliant example for your classmates!
4S	Araz	for the impressive way he is contributing more to class discussions and sharing his ideas. It is wonderful to see your confidence growing!
4WB	Lochie	for contributing so positively in our class wellbeing discussions. Thank you for your openness and willingness to share!
4WB	Alish	for always listening, joining in class discussions, and seeking to truly understand the concepts we’re learning. You’re amazing!
5C	Elena	for focusing on her classwork and trying to improve her personal best. Well done Elena!
5C	Henry	for trying his best to learn English and getting into district for cross country. Well done Henry we are so very proud of you!
5E	Shayan	for having such a wonderful start at DPS. You are such a hard worker and always ask questions when you’re unsure. It is a pleasure having you in 5E!
5E	Suzy	for always working so diligently in class. You have shown such great improvement and should be extremely proud of your efforts. Keep it up!
6C	Atrina	for always being so diligent and motivated in always doing her best and excelling in all home and school work. Congratulations on being selected for the Everest program!
6C	Jay	for always trying his very best when completing his home and school work. Well done
6J	Jonah	for showing admirable support towards your sister at cross country. You were a fantastic role model for your peers.
6J	Tvisha	for working diligently in our novel study. Your answers have shown outstanding understanding of the themes and characters.
6M	Rod	for always showing responsibility in the classroom. Well done Rod!
6M	Dash	for always using his beautiful manners in and out of the classroom. Well done Dash, you are a great role model at DPS.

Congratulations to the following students for receiving a student recognition award in a specialist class!

Specialist	Student/Grade	Award
Art	Austin 2M	for being a quiet achiever who is an absolute pleasure. Not only does Austin produce a consistent high level of work, he is also a caring and friendly classmate and student.
Art	Sophia PW	for being an enthusiastic, cooperative and creative student in Art. Well done!
Art	Madi 3B	for approaching her school day with enthusiasm and cheerfulness and a willingness to do her best work! Well done Madi!
Art	Richard 3B	for always trying your best. Richard is always enthusiastic and helpful in the classroom. Thank you Richard!
Art	Zoey 5C	for having such a great attitude to school and learning and always giving 100% in all she does! Well done Zoey!
Art	Archit 5C	for always trying his best. Archit is a quiet, independent learner who co-operates beautifully with others. Well done Archit!
Cultural Studies	Isabella L 2M	for sharing insightful and interesting comments during our class discussions each week. Well done Isabella!
Cultural Studies	Mani 3B	for listening well during discussions, regularly sharing your ideas and completing exceptional working tasks. Excellent work Mani!
Cultural Studies	Simra 1S	for always participating in class discussions. You are quick to put up your hand and have great ideas!
Cultural Studies	Ryan C PP	for listening well during class discussions, and raising your hand every week to answer questions. Well done Ryan!
LOTE	Gabriella 4C	for being a caring and enthusiastic student and working well in LOTE lessons. Well done Gabriella!
LOTE	Lochlan 4WB	for willing to participate in all class activities, including oral practice with gestures. Well done Lochlan!
LOTE	Vritti 5C	for willing to participate in all class activities and approaching her work with a positive attitude. Well done Vritti!
LOTE	Siddak 5E	for approaching LOTE lessons with eagerness and confidence. She shows initiative by helping around the classroom. Thank you Siddak.
LOTE	Ella 6J	for approaching her work with a positive attitude and continues to make good progress. Well done Ella!
LOTE	Amelie 6M	for developing good Chinese oral skills and responding well during class discussions. Well done Amelie!
P.E	Alexander 5C	for the kind and considerate way he explained to members of his netball team the rules of the game. What a star!
P.E	Joseph PW	for the enthusiastic and positive way Joseph attempted all gymnastic activities during P.E. What a great example for his class. Keep it up Joseph!
P.E	Ashley 5E	for always giving 100% in every P.E.lesson. Ashley is a quiet achiever in P.E. Keep it up!
P.E	Tsz 3B	for his great enthusiasm during our downball session this week with the use of only one arm. Wonderful effort Tsz!
P.E	Mani 3B	for his amazing downball skills and focus during our PE session this week. Awesome job Mani!
P.E	Arad 2Q	for his great focus and improved skill level during our downball session. Well done Arad!
P.E	Violet 1G	for her confident attempt at all aspects of downball this week. Great work Violet!
Science	Raye 1L	for always having a positive outlook and sharing all she knows about science!
Science	Hana PP	for always trying her hardest and making sure to pack up once she is done!
Science	Lochie 4WB	for always listening to instructions and trying his best, well done Lochie!
Science	Tsz 3B	for showing his strengths in science during PAT assessments and trying his best.
Science	Chara 6C	for always trying her best and showing critical thinking during science!

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