A large crowd of parents, friends, special guests and loyal sponsors gathered together at Gresford Public School on Tuesday, December 13 to participate in the annual school presentation.
A highlight of the evening was the exceptional entertainment provided by the school ensemble led by principal Pauline Mitchell and assisted by teacher Shayne Taylor.
Another feature was a school signing choir facilitated by learning support officer Esther Isaac.
The principal, staff and students acknowledged the outstanding contribution by Dr Lesley Wright, who was recently awarded the NSW Government Science and Engineering prize for innovation in Science and Mathematics education.
This prestigious award was presented at Government House by the Governor Professor Maree Bashir and brings with it a $5000 grant to be used on scientific and mathematical education at Gresford Public School.
Dr Wright was given a gift voucher and flowers as an expression of thanks from the students who have benefited greatly from her scientific expertise throughout the year.
Floral arrangements were also presented as tokens of appreciation to school parents who have assisted with the musical development of students.
Sally Hunt, Megan Edwards and Sylvia Lawrence have all provided invaluable support to the ensemble and have freely given of their time.
MsTracey Kidd representing Heritage Motors presented the school with a $500 cheque which provides access to the very popular mathletics computer program.
The school P&C also provided funding to assist with this special project.
Gresford Public School was announced as the winner of the Newcastle National Video Festival ‘Best School Production’.
The trophies and $100 cheque were presented to Ziz O’Brien- Cavanough, editor and festival organiser of the Newcastle National Video Festival Ralf Jorg and president of the Newcastle Video and Moviemakers Incorporated Laurie Chesterfield.
The recipient of the coveted John Lill musical scholarship was Alex Butler.
John Lill, a world renowned pianist, with connections in the Hunter Valley, has dedicated funds to be allocated to a budding musician each year.
Gresford Public School would very much like to thank the many loyal and valued sponsors whose generosity provides trophies and book vouchers for worthy students.
Kindergarten/ Year 1/Year 2
Special Awards
Kayden Atkins - academic excellence in Year 1
Claire Lawrence - academic excellence in Year 2
Shaelyn Crouch - improvement and consistent effort
Other awards
Varley Family Encouragement Award - Bryce Chapple
Collison Family Public Speaking Award (Early Stage 1) – Jack Hill
Hooper Family Stage 1 Public Speaking Award - Jada Laurie
Brad Cowie Early Stage 1 Maths Medal - Liza Kelehear
Brad Cowie Stage 1 Maths Medal - Jayden Street
Gresford Community Group Young artist award - Henry Hunt
GAPS Early Stage 1 Science Technology Award – Emily Dent
GAPS Stage 1 Science Technology Award – Liza Edwards
Ausgrid Bright Futures Junior Environmental Science Award – Katharina Lawrence
Locke Family Junior Literacy Award – Alysha Cowley
Year 3/Year 4
Special Awards
Clare Richardson – academic excellence
Riley Atkins – improvement and consistent effort
Jamie Hickey – enthusiasm for learning and high achievement
Other Awards
Jasper Family Encouragement Award – Stage 2 – Harmon Russell
Paterson Rotary Club Junior Encouragement Award – Kiara Quirk
Brad Cowie Maths Medal Stage 2 – Alex Butler
Lawrence Livestock Transport Stage 2 Public Speaking Award – Latia Hipwell
Begg Family Junior Literacy Award – Michaela Lawrence
GAPS Stage 2 Science & Technology Award – Michael Challinor
Gresford Gourmet Country Meats Junior Environmental Science Award – Hannah Redhouse
Gordon O’Neill Junior Citizenship Award – Jake Hipwell
Ausgrid Bright Futures Most Outstanding/Most Potential Mathematics Student – Elizabeth Challinor
Year 5/Year 6
Special Awards
Paul Locke – academic progress across all key learning areas
Charlotte Wrigley – consistent application to learning
Rhianna Legge – improvement in all key learning areas
Other Awards
Stewart Everett Mitsubishi Senior Encouragement Award – Gus Lawrence
Vicki Wells Public Speaking Stage 3 Award – Mia Groves
Jasper Family Senior Literacy Award – Courtney Lawrence
Brad Cowie Maths Medal – Stage 3 – Ziz O’Brien-Cavanough
Russell Family Senior Citizenship Award – Olivia Everett
McDonald Bookstores Primary Young Artist Award – Ellen Hodges
Gresford CWA Debating Awards – Alex Cant, Ella Duncan, Courtney Lawrence, Paul Locke
Bruce Capp Memorial Stage 3 Science & Technology Award – Acelyn Towers-Brown
Ausgrid Bright Futures Senior Environmental Science Award – Cameron Hipwell
2011 Dux – Alex Cant
Captains for 2012: Charlotte Wrigley and Paul Locke
Sports Champions
5 Years
Hayden Wilson – 5 years boy and Juvenile Boy Champion (tie)
6 Years
Alysha Cowley – 6 years girl and Juvenile Girl Champion
Jack Hill – 6 years boy and Juvenile Boy Champion (tie)
7 years
Jada Laurie – 7 years girl champion
Henry Hunt – 7 years boy & Juvenile Champion (tie)
8 years
Latia Hipwell – 8 years girl champion
Nicholas Wrigley – 8 years boy champion
9 years
Shaelyn Crouch – 9 years girl champion
Charlie Hojer – 9 years boy champion
10 years
Clare Richardson – 10 years girl and Junior Girl Champion
Jamie Hickey – 10 years boy and Junior Boy Champion
11 years
Charlotte Wrigley – 11 years girl champion
Gus Lawrence – 11 years boy champion
12 years
Alex Cant – 12 years girl and Senior Girl Champion
Thomas Hojer – 12 years boy and Senior Boy Champion
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