From the Head of Department (Curriculum)
Champion Awards
Congratulations to the following staff and student recipients of the Term 4 2021 Champion Awards. Your contribution to our school is commendable-
Inclusion
- Ruby Eagleton for-
- Always going above and beyond to include students and staff.
- Always being supportive and diligent in her work to ensure the best outcomes for students.
- Interacting with all students and staff in an inspirational way regardless of the circumstances.
- Demonstrating dedication and commitment to supporting and providing for students.
- Tobias, 5B for-
- Always showing kindness and consideration for all he encounters.
- Including all people
- Making new arrivals to our school feel comfortable
- Always offering to assist anyone in need or distress
Innovation
- Miss Zayn Al-Abadin for-
- Demonstrating a commitment to improving her knowledge of using iPads and integrating interesting lessons with the use of technology
- Running lunch time iPad sessions for staff
- Providing support in the use of iPads
- Simon, 3T for-
- A depth of knowledge and willingness to share and help others with digital technologies
Curriculum
- Miss Kahli McLeod for-
- Demonstrated reflective practices and continual improvement in how she teaches.
- Demonstrated excellence during her 3L training and Writing Community of Practice involvement
- Nerea F, 6Z for-
- Demonstrating an understanding of the marking guide for assessments, and explaining the marking guide to her peers.
Wellbeing
- Mrs Keryn Heenan for-
- Always looking out for staff and student well-being
- Organising well-being events
- Going out of her way to make sure everyone is OK
- Being a champion with acts of kindness in abundance
- Bonnie, 3T for-
- Demonstrating a caring and supportive attitude placing others’ needs ahead of her own.
Christmas Dance Concert
Our Christmas Dance Concert for Years Prep-2 will be held in the hall on Tuesday 7th December. Please see the flier attached to this newsletter. The performances will be held at the following times:
- Session One: Year 2 - 9:00am-9:30am
- Session Two: Prep - 9:45am-10:15am
- Session Three: Year 1 - 10:30am-11:00am
Please see flyer below for more details.
Term 4 Art Show
The Faces of New Farm Art Show will be available for viewing before and after school. We look forward to viewing the work of students from years Prep B, Prep M, Prep E, 1S, 1MS, 2M, 3/4A, 4C and 4G. The display will be set up on the veranda outside the Art room (go downstairs under the hall building).