August 22, 2025

Another round of PBL winners announced

THE Term 3 Week 3 and Week 4 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed.

Week 3 winners:

Irrawang PS: Lucy works well with others, shows kindness and is respectful to both students and staff in all settings. Lucy goes out of her way to support other children to regulate their emotions and explain difficult concepts in class. She is a safe, responsible learner who shows respect to everyone, everywhere, every time.

Raymond Terrace PS: Trinity is nominated for her ability to bring together the Star Struck team with grace, poise, good humour, kindness and great singing! Trinity is always kind, inclusive, understanding and respectful to everyone around her and this was on show during Star Struck rehearsals and shows.

Grahamstown PS: Noor actively supports her classmates – offering help, explaining concepts, and encouraging others. Her upbeat attitude uplifts the class, and she has grown into a trusted role model who leads by example. Noor consistently upholds school values of personal best, respect and safety.

Irrawang HS: Capri has been an excellent leader in the school’s ALEC/Community Room this year. She actively supports and mentors the younger female students, leading the Aboriginal Girls Dance Group, advocating for Aboriginal students through the Junior AECG and supporting staff during excursions, incursions and day to day activities.

Hunter River HS: Bree is nominated for consistently showing strong leadership, initiative, and a supportive attitude toward her peers throughout the Smart Arts program. Her teamwork and commitment made a valuable impact.

Salt Ash PS: Bronte has been nominated by a teacher for her outstanding kindness. She noticed a new student standing by herself and invited her to play. Her warm welcome helped someone feel seen, valued, and part of the school community.

Medowie PS: Deezel has been nominated for demonstrating the STARS expectations during a recent boccia inter-school competition. He was an exceptional role model for others, proudly representing MPS.

Seaham PS: Axel is an outstanding school citizen. He is always respectful and responsible and goes out of his way to help others. Axel has been spotted multiple times assisting others, recently he stopped his play to attend to a younger student who had fallen over.

Karuah PS: Max is nominated for demonstrating school and community PBL values by consistently interacting with others in a positive and respectful manner. Max’s kind and caring nature make him an asset to our school and community.

Week 4 winners:
Irrawang PS:Charlotte is nominated for showing perseverance, co-operation and dedication throughout Showcase. She has worked tirelessly with a dance group and shown confidence in all areas of the creative process while encouraging others. Charlotte demonstrates the school and community PBL values by consistently interacting with others in a positive and respectful manner inside and outside of school.

Raymond Terrace PS: Yalannah is nominated for her amazing instruction of dance during NAIDOC celebrations. Yalannah is proud of her culture, actively and respectfully sharing her knowledge with those around her. She is a proud member of the Junior AECG and Sista Speak groups.

Grahamstown PS: Is nominated for being a reliable student who is fast becoming an excellent role model and team mentor at school. Her enthusiasm and strive to do her best are contagious.

Irrawang HS: As a VET Entertainment student Marley goes above and beyond, by consistently volunteering to assist with lighting and sound at major events at school including PBL assemblies, HSC exams and much more.

Hunter River HS: Annabelle consistently upholds PBL values, demonstrating outstanding leadership, respect, initiative, and peer support – particularly throughout the Smart Arts program and the Film By the Water project.

Salt Ash PS: Riley has been nominated by a member of staff for his positivity and willingness to always help someone in need. No task is too much to ask of Riley – he is always happy to help.

Medowie PS: Jackson is a supportive friend. He can always be seen encouraging others, especially when he sees someone is feeling down. Jackson is a truly empathetic school citizen.

Seaham PS: Jake is an exceptional school citizen always thinking about others. During organised and playground games he also shows positive sportsmanship. Jake often nominates himself to be in so the game can commence and he always supports others who might be having a tough time.

Karuah PS: Lexi is nominated for demonstrating the Community PBL values of Acting Responsibly, Respect and Success. Lexi is a role model to all students. She is kind and caring and is always willing to assist and help others. Lexi consistently tries her best in all learning activities.

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