Luka Pesic -Room 19
Room 19 are proud to celebrate Luka as their pupil of the week…congratulations!
Luka is a cheerful, well-mannered member of our class with a positive attitude towards learning. He takes an active interest in other people, both staff and students, and he always wears a smile.
Luka consistently works towards achieving his ‘best always’ and his ability to produce work of both quality and quantity is continually increasing.
He is a good friend to many in Room 19, as well as students from other classes, showing fairness when participating in group activities and games. Luka is an honest and trustworthy person.
Thank you for your contribution to Room 19 and Victoria Avenue School. We look forward to seeing more great things from you in the future.
Keep up the great work!
 

Joanne Lourens ~ Room 8
Have you ever noticed that Joanne just never stops smiling?  Even during the Athletics day, I am sure I could spot a glimmer of Joanne's gorgeous smile at all times!
Room 8 are so lucky to have such a happy and fun person in their class.
Joanne always tries her best in class and works really hard in all subjects. You should see how neat her handwriting has become!
Joanne is such a kind and caring friend and she loves to help her classmates.
When we visit the library, can you guess where we find Joanne....? In the joke book section! She loves to find some hilarious jokes to share with us to give us a giggle.
Thank you Joanne for being such a smiley, happy and positive friend in Room 8.


Josh Hamilton ~ Room 6
Congratulations Josh, you are the deserving recipient of Pupil of the Week!
With your wonderful sense of humour you are a constant source of delight in our class. We love the way you always find the good from any situation, and you don’t take life too seriously. Whenever you get that famous twinkle in your eye we know you are about to crack out another Josh Hamilton joke or impersonation to make us laugh.
Everyone knows that you are an amazing athlete and actor - but we bet they didn’t know that you show that same determination and skill with your school-work too! You have made us super proud of the effort you’ve put into all areas of the curriculum and the progress you’ve made show us just how dedicated you are.
Thank you for being you Josh, don’t go changing, we love you just the way you are!
 

Annie Ho ~ Room 5
Annie is a delightful and valued member of Room 5.
Her hard work is reflected in her writing for which she has a real passion.
Annie always exceeds the highest standards set and her work shows a person who takes great pride in their accomplishments.
Her friendly nature means she is never more than happy to
help out her fellow classmates.
Annie is extremely mature and is a role model for others in the school.
Congratulations Annie and we wish you all the best in the future!!

Andrew Hickman ~ Room 4
What can I say about this absolutely delicious boy!  He has a quiet yet wicked sense of humour that he has kept hidden from us in Room 4 for most of the year.  Luckily, finally he has let us see him for the quirky kid that we all love.  At times he makes us double over with pain from all the belly laughing!
It has been an absolute delight to see him strive to do his very successful best.
 Andrew is sensitive to the needs of others and is always one of the first to lend a hand.  
Not forgetting the super athlete he is!
Room 4 are proud of Andrew and his achievements this year, and we would like to wish him the best of luck for his new adventure next year.  
We just hope he shares all his talents with his new school right from the start, otherwise they may miss out!

 

Jonathan Sayal ~ Room 9
Room 9 would like to introduce Jonathan Sayal as our Pupil of the Week!
Jonathan always comes to school with a delightful smile on his face.
He is friendly to all and is kind and caring. Jonathan is always willing to lend a hand to his fellow classmates and his teacher.
He shows fantastic manners and sits on the mat with such a
straight back it is as if he is made of steel!
Jonathan listens carefully to his teacher, which shows in his schoolwork, especially writing. He seems to have turned into a writing machine!
Well done Jonathan for being our star, keep up the hard work and stay shining!

Liarna Ardana ~ Room 10
Mrs Coleman and Room 10 are proud to celebrate Liarna
as their Pupil of the Week.
Liarna comes to school every day ready to learn. She approaches learning tasks positively and is always prepared to give things a go. Liarna works hard towards achieving her ‘Best Always’ and takes great pride in her work. She has clear goals with regards to her learning and holds high expectations of herself.
Liarna is also kind and caring and is always helping
out the teacher and her friends!
She has beautiful manners and is a superb role model for her peers. 
Liarna fully deserves to be Room 10’s Pupil of the Week!
 

Madeline Want ~ Room 8
Room 8 are incredibly lucky to have someone as smiley and happy as Maddy in our class!
 Maddy is such a gorgeous friend, always helping those in need and letting others join in her games.
 Every week Maddy makes sure she has worked hard to learn her spelling words, and she always strives to do her very best in every subject area.
 Maddy is a whizzy reader and wow, you should see the amazing stories she writes!  She really is a writing machine.  
Maddy also loves sports, and she puts in a great effort at PE and junior sport.
 We love having Maddy in Room 8, thank you for being such a super friend.

Emison Styris ~ Room 7
Room 7 is very excited to have Emison as the VAS Pupil of the Week.
Emison has a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards everything she does.
She always follows our school motto- Our Best Always.
Emison is an exceptionally kind and caring member of the class. She always notices when others are upset or worried and happily makes personal sacrifices to help her peers.
Room 7 love having you in the class. Well done Emison!

Stella Lam - Room 6
Congratulations to Stella Lam, our deserving Room 6 pupil of the week! Stella is one of those gorgeous girls who can be depended on 100% of the time. She is always doing the right thing, at the right time in the right place!
Stella is the epitome of our school motto ‘Our Best Always’.
A gentle and sincere student, Stella quietly gets on with her work without creating fuss or requiring extra attention. A kind-hearted friend she shows compassion and concern to others without being over-bearing or interfering.
She has a great sense of humour and is such a fun person to be around, with her gentle laugh and light-up-the-room smile.
Stella is simply a superstar in every way possible, and we love having her in our class, congratulations from all of us in Room 6.

Max Jennings ~ Room 5

Renee Domazet, what can we say about this truly wonderful individual.
Renee is a pupil that walks into the classroom like the sun has just come up in the morning, she is warm and bubbly in personality, kind and caring in nature and helpful to all in need.
She is determined to work to the best of her ability, demonstrating to others what 'Our Best Always' looks like.
There is never a time when we cannot count on Renee being best friends to everyone.
Room 4 is so proud of Renee and would like to congratulate her on being a fantastic role model and leader for all of us.
Thank you for being such a beautiful ray of light.

Rory Holmes ~ Room 3
It is a pleasure to have Rory in our class. He always has a huge grin on his face, making us want to smile back at him. His even natured disposition allows him to work well with others. This means that he achieves good results in his IBL and any other group work.
Rory has excellent manners and always acts responsibly in any situation. He listens attentively and then settles to work independently fulfilling what is required of him.
Room 3 are very happy to have Rory as a classmate who is so positive.

9 September

Kayla Nuzum ~ Room 2
Kayla is a charismatic, dedicated student who consistently displays the qualities required to succeed in life.
By studying hard and applying herself she has achieved a good understanding in all areas of the curriculum. She completes her work promptly and to a high standard.
She takes the time to balance her studious nature with the ability to engage with her peers. These wonderful skills enable her to secure strong friendships.
She ably demonstrates that she has a mature attitude to life while retaining a good sense of fun.

Dominic Domazet ~ Room 18
Room 18 are so lucky to have such a kind and caring class member as our Dom D.
He comes to school equipped with a positive attitude and a gorgeous smile that lights up his whole face.
It has been a pleasure watching Dominic’s confidence grow this year, and we love how he is always reliable, polite, and willing to give everything a go.
He is very inquisitive, always questioning and sharing his
imaginative ideas and opinions.
Dominic has a quiet and gentle nature, making him a fair and considerate friend to all. He is a natural peacemaker, and will always provide support and encouragement to his peers.
Although he may not be the biggest child in the class,
he certainly has a big heart.
Dominic, thank you for everything you contribute to our class,
Room 18 are very lucky to have you, and we are proud you are our
Pupil of the Week.

Claudia Smidt ~ Room 21
Claudia is a conscientious, happy and hardworking pupil who deserves recognition for her excellent achievement and work ethic.
She is always curious with an amazing sense of humour and smile!
Claudia is a great example of our school motto: ‘Our Best Always’ and enjoys participating, contributing and taking on responsibilities.
She shows a caring thoughtful attitude towards others and is always willing to help out within the classroom.
Thank you very much Claudia for your dedication and amazing contribution to our learning community in Room 21.

 

Jane Schellekens ~ Room 19
Room 19 are proud to celebrate Jane as their pupil of the week…congratulations!
Jane is a remarkable student. She is always cheerful, well mannered, and shows an enjoyment of school. She can also make her face turn red like a tomato!!! She has a good balance of knowing when it’s okay to be funny in class and also when it’s time to settle down and be sensible.
She relates well to others, showing empathy towards students in our class and in the playground.
Jane has a positive attitude towards learning and will give anything a go. She is the kind of student who will listen to what the teacher says, think about it, then go away and try it, often with great success. She regularly finishes work to the best of her abilities. Jane especially enjoys books and likes to talk about the latest adventures she is reading about.
Thank you Jane for your contribution to Room 19 and Victoria Avenue School.
We look forward to seeing more great things from you in the future.
Keep up the great work!

We are very lucky to have Phoebe in Room 17. She is an outstanding role model of our school motto “Our Best Always”. Phoebe is a capable student, who always settles quickly, and whatever the task, completes it well and to the best of her ability. She willingly assists others when required, often without being asked.
She has a gentle, modest nature and a lovely smile. Phoebe is polite, responsible and considerate of others, making her popular with all of her classmates.
She readily contributes to, and confidently participates in, all class activities.
Phoebe is a lovely caring, helpful and reliable class member.
Thank you Phoebe for being such a wonderful student and member of our learning community.

Marc Ng ~ Room 16
When you arrive in Room 16 you soon notice Marc, he is the quiet, hard working boy sitting at his desk focusing on his activity, whatever else may be happening around the room!
The most noticeable thing about Marc is his positive outlook, and real desire to learn and achieve, which allows him to maximise his learning each and every day. He is a fantastic role model with a gentle, calm and unassuming nature.
Marc is always willing to help anybody who asks for it and readily accepts any responsibility he is given. When he is working in a group Marc will listen carefully to everybody and will offer his own carefully thought through ideas.
Room 16 are very glad to have Marc as part of their learning community and know that he will continue to be a kind friend to everyone in the class and anyone else at VAS who wants one.

How could we not choose Grace for our pupil of the week? She is a dream pupil!
If ever you need a job done well, Grace is your lady.
She has the most impeccable manners and is kind to everyone.
Grace has also made so much progress with her learning this year, she is a whiz reader and mathematician.
And as if that wasn't enough, Grace took out first place in cross country today.
Well done Grace, what a star!

Holly Barker ~ Room 12
Holly is a bubbly, enthusiastic member of Room 12, who comes to school each day ready to learn and to make new friends out on the playground.
Holly cares about others. She loves to play with her own friends but is always willing to include new friends in her games. When she knows that someone has been lonely at playtime she will always come forward to look after them.
Holly is a good learner. She works hard and listens carefully. She is also a writing machine! Holly is so determined to finish her stories that she would keep on writing all through morning tea if her teacher didn’t remind her to go outside.
Room 12 are very proud of you Holly.
Congratulations on being our Pupil of the Week.
 

Fraser McLaren ~ Room 11
Room 11 is extremely lucky! Let us tell you why. We have Fraser in our class. Perhaps you have not met Fraser yet. You should listen closely.
He is a caring, thoughtful and encouraging friend to everyone.
If anyone needs help Fraser happily offers it. He loves learning everything and anything. He always knows what he is working on and then he practises and practises until he can do his new task without ever giving up.
His work is always, always his best.
Fraser is definitely a shining star in our room.

15 July
 

Amazing Alice! From the very first day of school, Alice has had her brilliant smile set on full power. She goes out of her way to help others and has the most outstanding manners. Alice is super friendly, greeting everyone she sees in the corridor with a lovely “Good morning” or “Good afternoon” and a huge smile. She also greets every teacher by name, which is pretty impressive!
Alice is an extremely hard worker. She is a self-motivated and diligent student who tries her absolute best in all that she does. She settles into tasks quickly and always produces high quality work. Her focus, dedication to learning and her constant strive for excellence, are all things to be greatly admired.
Room 1 are very lucky to have such a creative, kind and happy person like Alice in our class. She is an absolute pleasure to teach and brightens each day with her positive outlook on things. We are so proud of what Alice has achieved so far this year, and look forward to seeing her reach her goals in the future. Alice, you truly are amazing!
 

Will O’Shannessey ~ Room 20
Room Twenty is proud to have Will as their pupil of the week. He is a great friend to everyone in the class and he has the most amazing manners. Will tries hard to make everyone in our class feel special and he often goes out of his way to help other people.
Will works diligently and focuses on producing his best possible results in all that he does. He is both supportive and encouraging to his peers and he takes an active role in leading class and group discussions. Will always does his best and is certainly a fine example of the Victoria Avenue School motto.
Although new to our school this year, Will has quickly become a very important member of our class, the Middle Syndicate and indeed our entire school. We are truly lucky to have him in our class this year.

7 July
 

Sophie Grenfell ~ Room 21
Sophie is a conscientious and hardworking pupil who deserves recognition for her excellent achievement and work ethic.
She asks questions, and answers with thoughtfulness. Sophie listens attentively, and is able to maintain high levels of concentration.
She displays a great sense of humour, always bubbling with interesting stories, smiles and laughter!
Sophie shows a caring thoughtful attitude towards others and is always willing to help out within the classroom.
Thank you very much Sophie for your quiet dedication and amazing contribution to our learning community in Room 21.

1 July
 

Ella Sloane ~ Room 19
Room 19 are proud to celebrate Ella as their pupil of the week…congratulations!
Ella is a cheerful, well-mannered member of our class who enjoys humour.
She is honest, reliable, and a good friend to many students in Room 19.
Ella regularly wears a big smile on her face and brings a positive attitude to class - she will always have a go at something new. She works hard towards achieving her ‘best always’ and she takes great pride in her work.
Thank you Ella for your contribution to Room 19 and Victoria Avenue School. We look forward to seeing more wonderful things from you in the future.
Keep up the great work!

Oliver Cocker ~ Room 18
Let me introduce you to our Superstar of the week, Oliver Cocker!
Oliver is a conscientious and hardworking student, who deserves recognition for his excellent work ethic and achievement. He sets high expectations for himself, and strives to reach his goals. Oliver actively listens and contributes to all class discussions, sharing his thoughtful ideas and demonstrating his critical thinking skills.
His positive attitude and the responsibility he takes towards his own learning, will ensure he always gets the best out of school life.
Oliver is a natural peacemaker, and is always kind and helpful to his peers and teachers.
Thank you Oliver, for your quiet contributions to our learning community.
You demonstrate your ‘best always’ on a daily basis, and make the perfect role model for those around you.
 Room 18 are so proud to have you as their Pupil of the Week!
 

Helena Liang ~ Room 17
Helena is a delightful student, who has blossomed as her confidence has grown. She has a beautiful smile and a lovely infectious enthusiasm when relating an activity or experience, which she has enjoyed. Helena readily participates in, and contributes to, all class activities. She always settles to tasks quickly, and stays focussed until she has completed them to the best of her ability.
Helena has lovely manners, and is always helpful and considerate of others. She is a
kind and caring friend to her classmates and a great role model. Room 17 is pleased to have such a valued class member as Helena.

Dan Barclay ~ Room 16
You are an outstanding student, hard working, diligent, and self-motivated. You always listen carefully, you are polite, kind and considerate at all times and everyone, particularly the younger children in school, know that you will help them if they ask.
In class you are a valued member of any group and pay careful attention to other people’s ideas and opinions. You make everybody feel that they are important and that their ideas matter.
You are an AMAZING speller - even helping the teachers out at times!
You have a great curisoity about the world around you and we love to hear about your latest interests and research.
Room 16 are priviledged to have you as part of their Learning Community Dan - you contribute so much to the class. Well done!

 
17 June

Michael Awori ~ Room 11
Michael is a perfect example of ‘Our Best Always’
He has started school just this year and he is already a role model to others in so many ways.
He is a kind and thoughtful friend who is always patient. He encourages other students and cheers them up when they are upset.
He tries his best in all his work and he loves to share his ideas.
His happy smile is always the first thing we see in the morning.
He is definitely our shining star.

Louis Houtman ~ Room 13
Louis Houtman is Room 13’s pupil of the week. He is amazing!
He is such a super role model – he listens carefully, he works quietly, and his manners are impeccable. Of course, he is a good friend too, because, not only is he kind, he has a great sense of humour.
Louis has made huge progress with his learning too, and that is because he perseveres with everything!
And our Louis is the man to ask if you don’t know about something – he’s like a human Google!
Thanks Louis, we love having you in our class.

Harriet Campbell ~ Room 14

 

In February this year, Harriet came to Victoria Avenue School from the United States, where she had lived with her family.
She settled quickly into life in Room 14 and soon made friends.
She has a cheerful, positive outlook on life, and her sunny personality has endeared her to all.
She is independent, mature and reliable.
She tackles her work with enthusiasm and confidence, and always tries to do her best. She is imaginative in her thinking and creative artistically.
She is generous and kind to others, and fully deserves to be
Room 14’s Pupil of the Week.

Dominic Turnbull ~ Room 12
Dominic is a kind, friendly little boy who loves to share and play with his Room 12 friends. He starts each day with a warm smile which gets us all off to a great start!
Dominic is pretty nifty on the computer and can log on to Ultranet independently to explore different games and activities. He is also able to trouble-shoot for his friends when they are stuck, and will quietly help them out.
Dominic can think for himself and use his initiative to solve a problem; he doesn’t just sit and wait for the teacher to do it for him. He knows when to listen, when to talk and when to focus on his task. This attitude and behaviour makes him a good learner.
Dominic, you are a great member of Room 12 and we are delighted to have
you as our Pupil of the Week.

3 June

Yonghua Zhu ~ Room 9
We are so proud to have Yonghua as our Pupil of the Week
He is a conscientious student who settles to tasks quickly and quietly, endeavouring to do his best.
Yonghua always presents his work beautifully; he is a wonderful artist and pays careful attention to detail.
He readily contributes to our learning community sharing his knowledge and ideas while respecting the views of others.
Yonghua is a popular class member because he has a kind and considerate nature and he is a very supportive friend. He is always willing to help the teacher and his peers alike.
Congratulations Yonghua, Room 9 think you are awesome!

Enoch Zhang ~ Room 4
Miss McQuinn and Room 4 are happy to announce that Enoch is our
Pupil of the Week.  
He is a kind and caring student who is never too busy to help out.  This does not stop him from completeing his tasks as he manages his time so well. He completes his work to a very high standard.
Enoch is a wonderful example for others showing us all exactly what a model student at Victoria Avenue school looks like.  
We think he is a perfect human version of ‘Our Best Always’.  
We are all so proud of Enoch and are lucky to have him to work alongside in Room 4.

Chloë Pollard ~ Room 10
Chloë is a delight to have in Room 10.
She brings her enthusiasm for learning and a positive attitude to school every single day.
Chloë is a quiet, conscientious student, who always settles quickly and carries on with her work independently. She takes great pride in her work and always presents it well, setting a high standard for others. Chloë applies herself well to all class, group and independent tasks and always strives to do her best.
She is sensitive and friendly. Chloë is helpful and caring towards others, and is always fully involved in the activities of our classroom.
She has beautiful manners and is a superb role model for her peers. 
Chloë fully deserves to be Room 10’s Pupil of the Week!

Ella Marris ~ Room 8
Ella is joy to have in Room 8.  She arrives at school each morning with a cheerful smile
and some interesting news for the teacher.  
It has been wonderful to see Ella grow in confidence this year
and she is role model to all her classmates.  
Ella has impeccable manners and you can always spot her sitting up,
ready to listen, think and learn on the mat.  
She is incredibly kind, always letting people join in her games both inside and outside the classroom.  
Ella also loves to write, and everyday she tries her very best to make her
stories interesting for us to read.  

Well done Ella, we are proud of all the achievements you have made already in Year 2.  Room 8 are proud to have you as our Pupil of the Week.

Mackenzie Alderson ~ Room 3
Mackenzie is a delight to have in our class. She is calm and sensible in any situation and has a mature approach to whatever she is involved in.
Mackenzie is well mannered and responsible and can always be relied on to do what is asked of her.
Mackenzie listens attentively and then settles to work quickly to achieve the given task. She always puts in her best effort and will not hesitate to present more than is asked for. Her work is presented well and shows thoughtful consideration. Mackenzie is willing to take on a challenge if something at first appears too difficult, and is happy to ask if need be, for further guidance.

It is a pleasure to have in our class such a conscientious student with a positive attitude, when nothing is ever too much trouble.

James Tattersfield ~ Room 2

James is a valued and popular member of Room 2.
He has an amazing ability to make his entire class roll on the floor in stitches...laughing. His humour and cheeky grin will capture anyone’s attention.
James has shown more commitment and focus to achieve goals in his learning and needs to be commended for this.
A keen conversationalist, he contributes thoughtfully and creatively to discussions and can listen to his peers with an open mind.

James shows an inquiring mind and is working hard to manage himself.

Francesca is an enthusiastic and motivated learner who approaches all new learning opportunities with interest.
She questions thoughtfully, listens attentively and perseveres to answer her inquiries with detail and good understanding.
Francesca manages her time effectively. She takes pride in all she does and always strives to achieve her very best.
Francesca works cooperatively on group tasks. She accepts a wide range of responsibilities, which she fulfils admirably.
Francesca always has a big smile on her face, which makes others around her happy. She is a thoughtful and caring member of our class.
We in Room Five know Francesca has a bright future and we wish her all the best.

Jan Carson ~ Room 6
It is an easy choice to select Jan Carson as the Room 6 pupil of the week! He is an outstanding student who is the kind of boy that any adult would be proud to call their son. He is so helpful, friendly, courteous and well mannered – without ever being prompted.
Jan has the kind of personality that cheers up anyone around him. He has a quick wit and enjoys cracking jokes in the classroom. When it’s time to get his work done, Jan manages himself carefully to complete tasks to a high standard, always trying his best.
Not only a great friend, super student and role model – Jan is also an awesome athlete and has shown great improvement in his basketball skills.

Keep up the great work Jan, Room 6 are proud to have you as part of our class family.

Larissa Kiyoto-Ward ~ Room 1
Lovely Larissa. From the first day of school, Larissa has had her gorgeous smile on full beam! She is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, and never forgets her manners. Larissa treats everyone with kindness and consideration.
Larissa is the most amazing dancer! She spends a lot of her spare time winning dancing competitions. But no matter how busy Larissa is outside of school she is always a hard working, self-motivated and diligent student who tries her absolute best in all that she does. She settles into tasks quickly and always produces high quality work. Her focus, dedication to learning and her constant strive for excellence, are all things to be greatly admired.
Larissa is an absolute pleasure to teach and is a very valued member of Room 1! It is so wonderful to have such a creative, vibrant and caring person like Larissa in our class! Larissa, you should be extremely proud of all that you have achieved so far this year. We all look forward to seeing you reach and exceed your goals in the future!

Thomas Riesterer ~ Room 21
Thomas is a conscientious and hardworking pupil who deserves recognition for his excellent work ethic, progress and achievement.
He asks questions, and answers with thoughtfulness.
Thomas listens attentively, and is able to maintain high levels of concentration.
He displays a great sense of humour, always making his teacher smile with his ideas!

Thomas shows a caring thoughtful attitude towards others and is always willing to help out within the classroom. Thank you very much Thomas for your quiet dedication and amazing contribution to our learning community in Room 21.

 

Ben King ~ Room 19
Room 19 are proud to celebrate Ben as their pupil of the week…congratulations!

Ben is a cheerful, well-mannered member of our class with a good sense of humour. He shows an interest in learning new things and he has maintained good work habits so far this year.
Ben consistently works towards achieving his ‘best always’ and his ability to produce work of both quality and quantity is continually increasing.  He is a good friend to many Room 19 students, as well as students from other classes. 

Thank you Ben for your contribution to Room 19 and Victoria Avenue School.  We look forward to seeing more great things from you in the future.  Keep up the great work!

Sophie Glynn ~ Room 20
Room 20 students are privileged to have Sophie as their pupil of the week.
She is a friendly and enthusiastic support to all the students in the middle school and she always has a bright welcoming smile to each and every person she meets.
Sophie works diligently and focuses on producing the best possible results in all that she does. She selflessly assists others, and tries hard to ensure that everyone gets a fair deal and an equal chance to do things.
Sophie’s attitude to all things is a credit to her. She is an extremely valued and important member of the Middle Syndicate, Room 20 and the entire
Victoria Avenue School learning community.

Trenyce Fia ~ Room 18
Introducing our superstar, Trenyce Fia!
Trenyce is a fantastic role model to her peers each day.
She is a focussed and conscientious student, who strives to do her best in whatever she endeavours to do. She is an active listener who confidently shares her ideas and participates in all class discussions.
Trenyce is a caring and thoughtful member of our class, always willing to be a friend to those around her. She is extremely reliable, and lends a helping hand to anyone without hesitation, including Miss Manu!
She has the most impeccable manners, especially while sitting on the mat. She comes into class with an energetic and positive attitude and a friendly greeting for everyone.
Trenyce is the perfect example of our school motto, “Our Best Always”,
Trenyce, we look forward to watching you continue to shine and grow.

Room 18 are so lucky to have you as part of our Learning Community, and we are so proud to have you as our Pupil of the Week!

Rebecca Redman ~ Room 16
Rebecca, you have only been at VAS for a short while but in the time that you
have been in Room 16 you have shown us all that you understand exactly what it means to do
‘Our Best Always’.
You work with great determination and persistence always striving to improve you skills and extend your confidence. Even when you find things tough you work on, asking for help and trying again.
You are kind and gentle with everyone you meet and have the most fantastic manners. You are very helpful in class and all the teachers know that they can rely on you.
All of Room 16 know that you will be their friend and that you will always help them to feel better if they are down.
Room 16 is very proud of you Rebecca and we are delighted to have you as part of our learning community. Well done!

Jack MacGill ~ Room 17
Jack is a considerate, polite student who has learned to readily settle to tasks and remain focused, completing them on time and to the best of his ability.
He has developed a positive attitude to all his learning.
He readily contributes to our learning community, sharing his ideas and knowledge while respecting the views of others.
Jack is popular with his peers and tries to do his best always.
He is a good role model in Room 17.

We are fortunate to have Jack in our class.

1 April

Matthew Mellett ~ Room 14
Matthew tries his best in all areas of his school life and he is making good academic progress.
He displays great aptitude and enthusiasm on the sports field,
already being a devoted fan of cricket.
He is becoming increasingly independent and self-sufficient, and enjoys engaging in new tasks.
Matthew is a boy who faces life’s challenges with maturity and common sense. He deals with difficulties quietly and without fuss.
Matthew is a cheerful and friendly classmate to all. Popular with others, he enjoys being involved in all our classroom activities.

He fully deserves to be Room 14’s Pupil of the Week.

Kate Irwin ~ Room 12
Kate has not been at Victoria Avenue School very long but Room 12 are delighted to have her in their class.
Kate is a great girl to have around. She is caring and friendly to all members of the class, and is quick to spot a friend who needs a helping hand.
Kate demonstrates nice manners and exercises self-control in all situations. She is attentive and always models good learning behaviour
for her classmates.
With her big smile and lovely sense of fun, Kate knows how to
enjoy whatever she is doing.
Congratulations Kate on being Room 12’s well-deserved Pupil of the Week!

Bria Cotton ~ Room 13
Room 13 are so proud that Bria is our pupil of the week!
She has superb manners and tries her best in everything. She takes her learning very seriously and can always be trusted to be in the right place at the right time.
What a role model!
She knows the meaning of top quality too, her illustrations are just lovely!
And on top of all that, Bria is also a super helper in the classroom too, nothing is too much trouble.
Thanks Bria, and keep up the good work!

Alisha is a conscientious and hard working pupil who deserves recognition for her
excellent start to the year.
She sets herself very high standards and is able to maintain high levels of concentration at all times.
Alisha is kind, caring and a supportive member of Room 4.  
She always has a beautiful smile that lightens our room.  
Alisha is a fitting example of our motto 'Our Best Always.'
Miss McQuinn and Room 4 are very proud of your achievements and
the example you set for others.  
We are fortunate to have such a lovely person to work with and along side.
Well done!
 

This week Room 6 is very proud to announce that Ji Yeon Min is our
Pupil of the Week.
Ji Yeon only arrived in New Zealand from Korea this year, and already she has learned an incredible amount of English and has made many friends because she always tries her very best and gives everything a go.
Even after being in a new country, and in a new class for only three weeks Ji Yeon was brave enough to come along to Camp Hunua. This meant a whole week of speaking English, eating kiwi food and doing outdoor activities, - tough enough for many of the Year 6 kids, but an even tougher and amazing achievement for Ji Yeon.
Ji Yeon approaches all new learning with great enthusiasm, and gives it her best effort. She has a great big smile, which is always on her friendly face. Every day Ji Yeon works well with her friends and follows instructions carefully. We love having her in our class, and she is an asset to our school.
Thank you for being such a fun, kind and lovely student.

Jackie Lourens ~ Room 9
Jackie is a valued member of Room 9’s learning community. 
She always starts the day with a smile on her face and has a positive attitude. 
Jackie is a responsible, self-motivated learner who strives to do her best in anything she does.
She is kind and caring and is willing to support her fellow class members.
Jackie enjoys sharing news with the class and has a wonderful sense of humour.
She is a great role model and demonstrates good manners.
Jackie is an active listener who listens carefully to instructions and participates
in class discussion.
Congratulations Jackie for being Room 9’s Pupil of the Week.

Jared Fraser ~ Room 3
Jared has made a fantastic start to Year 5. He arrives at school with an excellent attitude, ready to approach the day’s work enthusiastically. Jared has a kind, caring nature and always has excellent manners. He is responsible and sensible at all times.
Jared listens attentively and actively participates in group and class discussions. He works well independently and in group activities. A quick and efficient worker, he always completes his work to the best of his ability and with wonderful presentation.
Jared is a wonderful role model for all in his class.

Madeleine Newton ~ Room 2
Madeleine has the ability to light up the whole room with her infectious smile and caring nature.
She is a compassionate, empathetic and supportive member of the Room 2 learning community.
Madeleine has shown an eagerness for responsibility and will tackle any tasks with commitment.
She is always ready to lend a hand to those in need and that extends to helping the teacher without being asked!
Madeleine is able to communicate clearly and will listen to others with an open mind.
She is working hard to achieve her goals and is a great role model for Room 2.