Seaham Public School Principal Craig Partridge said the multi-school program, which highlights and rewards the positive conduct of local students, focuses on “teaching and rewarding positive behaviour in the school and across the wider community”.

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“Our students and staff focus on being responsible, respectful learners,” Principal Partridge said.

“We encourage our students to continue to show these values in all aspects of their life.

“We are proud to acknowledge students who are having positive impacts on others inside and outside of school.”
Last week’s program nominees:

– Irrawang Public School student Robson assisted a community member that had a fall on his way to school, helping them up and ensuring they were okay.

– Raymond Terrace Public School’s Heath is always the first to assist younger and less able students in the computer room at break times.

He gives up his computer time to ensure that others have an enjoyable experience.

– Grahamstown Public School’s Ayesha recently showed leadership by running an art class for a stage 1 class. She is also one of the school’s Junior AECG leaders.

– Irrawang High School’s Under 16s Rugby League Team displayed enormous sportsmanship by supporting a Maitland High student to achieve his dream of playing a game of footy.

– Hunter River High School’s Jorja was nominated for consistently participating in the Student Representative Council (SRC). She has been recognised for dedication to planning and contributing to fundraising events, and outstanding leadership within the SRC.

– Salt Ash Public School’s Gemma was nominated for being an honest and reliable student, always displaying PBL values when community members visit the school.

– Medowie Public School’s Cleo is a responsible and caring student. During lunch breaks, she will help others and let them join in her games, allowing for everyone to feel included.

– Seaham Public School’s Neve is an outstanding and talented student excelling as an artist. Neve has created a piece for the ‘Waste to Art’ exhibition in Lake Macquarie and has been awarded a Port Stephens Council art grant to work on a seven part series as part of ‘Terrace Reflections’.

– Karuah Public School’s Wade was nominated for going above and beyond when assisting parent volunteers in the canteen by helping clean up.