Astrid has been a wonderful addition to the Prep F classroom. She is a polite, kind and thoughtful student. Astrid is a hardworking student who always works to the best of her ability. She enjoys opportunities to challenge her thinking and has an eagerness to learn and explore new things. Astrid shows care and kindness to everyone around her. She is always ready to lend a helping hand. She is a wonderful role model to her peers being respectful and with beautiful manners. Well done Astrid, you are amazing!

We are very pleased to award Emily our Aussie of the Month. Emily is a kind and thoughtful friend to her classmates. She is helpful, and is a lovely student to have in our class. Emily always tries her best. She listens carefully and follows all the classroom and school rules of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner. We love seeing Emily every day, she makes everyone around her feel safe and happy. Emily is often the first to help others and sets an excellent example for her peers to follow. Congratulations, Emily. We are very proud of you!

Wyatt is a kind and thoughtful year two friend. He arrives at school each day with a big smile on his face, ready to learn. Wyatt is a conscientious student who is organised and listens carefully to his teachers and peers. He is always considerate of others and participates fully in all learning opportunities. Wyatt is a good friend to all. He always demonstrates good sportsmanship and fairness. Congratulations Wyatt, keep up the fantastic work!

Tom is a polite, kind and helpful student who always sets a good example for others. He comes to school with a cheerful attitude and a smile on his face every day. Tom is a caring friend to his peers. He is a quiet and efficient worker who works to the best of his ability in all subjects. Tom is always keen to give anything a go and tackles all challenges with enthusiasm – especially in Maths. Tom has a very generous spirit which is shown through his willingness to help others at every opportunity he can. He consistently demonstrates respect to staff and students and sets a wonderful example for others to follow. Keep up the amazing work, Tom! 

Ariana is a caring and friendly classmate. She always has a beautiful big smile and a "hello" when she arrives in the morning for both her peers and teachers. Ariana tries her very best in all areas of her learning, willing to give anything a try even if she is unsure. She has worked hard on her reading and her writing and has gained confidence to complete many tasks independently. Ariana is a great help in the room and will always check in to see if there are any jobs she can do to assist. She loves to have a chat and has the confidence to engage anyone in a conversation. You could never feel alone when she is in the room. I am very proud of what Ariana has achieved this year and she should be congratulated on achieving this well-deserved award and recognition.

Lucas is a kind, caring and polite student. He comes to school every day with a positive attitude towards learning, he is always organised, and contributes to class discussions. Lucas seeks and takes on feedback to ensure his work is of a high standard. Every day he is prepared for learning, works well with others and sets a wonderful example for his peers to follow. Lucas takes on any challenge given to him and is always willing to help. He displays perseverance, kindness and has a fantastic work ethic. These attributes are sure to lead him to many successes throughout his life. It is an absolute pleasure having Lucas in 5R and watching him grow in confidence as the year progresses. Well done, Lucas.

Summer is a polite, kind and helpful student who is a great role model for all Year 6 students. She has an amazingly positive attitude all the time. She always tries her best with her schoolwork and will ask for help when needed – which is a great learning trait. Summer has volunteered her own time to help with the Prep students throughout the year. She doesn’t look for praise for doing this help – she just does it because she wants to help. Summer consistently demonstrates respect to staff and students and is a great leader for our school. This award is deserved recognition for being an outstanding school member.

Will is a friendly, enthusiastic and caring member of 1S. He is a keen learner who gives everything a go with a positive attitude. Will is a great listener and likes to share his ideas and stories in class discussions. He comes in every day with a big smile that brightens the room. Will is a wonderful helper in the classroom, who is always happy to lend a hand. He is a kind and thoughtful friend to all. He loves to get involved in all school activities. We are very lucky to have Will as a part of the GWSS community and are so happy to award him our Aussie of the Month. Well done, Will!