District's brightest minds showcase linguistic smarts
SCHOOL WRAP
A spellbinding tale of linguistic expertise and fierce competition unfolded last week at the much-anticipated annual District Spelling Bee.
Enthusiastic students from all eight schools in the district, namely Alexandra Bay SS, Daintree SS, Wonga Beach SS, Miallo SS, Julatten SS, Port Douglas SS, Mossman SS, and Saint Augustine's School, gathered to showcase their exceptional spelling skills.
The event turned out to be a remarkable spectacle, as each school proudly selected their top two spellers from each year level.
The atmosphere was filled with anticipation as the students, working in pairs, tackled the challenge of spelling ten words in the initial round. The competition grew more intense during the subsequent knock-out rounds, ensuring a thrilling experience for all in case of a tie.
To top it all off, the event concluded on a delicious note with a mouth-watering sausage sizzle, enjoyed by all the enthusiastic participants.
According to Head of Teaching and Learning, Sharon Case, it was an excellent day and great to see such high standards of academics across the district.
“Heartfelt congratulations are in order for the trophy winners in each year level, who undoubtedly earned their well-deserved recognition,” she said.
The winners of the Spelling Bee:
Year 1:
1st place: Port Douglas State School
2nd place: Miallo State School
3rd place: Mossman State School
Year 2:
1st place: Mossman State School
2nd place: Miallo State School
3rd place: Daintree State School
Year 3:
1st place: Port Douglas State School
2nd place: Mossman State School
3rd place: Miallo State School
Year 4:
1st place: Mossman State School
2nd place: Port Douglas State School
3rd place: Wonga Beach State School
Year 5:
1st place: Miallo State School
2nd place: Mossman State School
3rd place: Alexandra Bay State School
Year 6:
1st place: St Augustine’s Primary School
2nd place: Port Douglas State School
3rd place: Miallo State School
MEANTIME IN OTHER SCHOOL NEWS….
Wonga Beach Students' Prestigious Morning Tea
In a whirlwind of excitement, the students of Wonga Beach State School embarked on an exhilarating journey to Cairns. Their mission? To take part in the prestigious Student Leaders Morning Tea during the momentous Parliamentary Education Week.
As they stepped foot into the hallowed halls of the event they found themselves face-to-face with none other than the Minister of Education herself, Grace Grace.
The students also had the extraordinary privilege of mingling with the pillars of education, such as the Director-General of the Department of Education, Michael De'Ath, and the dynamic Associate Director General, Sharon Schimming.
Principal Emma Tait said the school is very proud of their students who were excellent representatives of the school.
Mossman High students immerse in world of politics
A group of 47 students, spanning Year 12 and 11 Legal Studies, accompanied by their peers from Year 10 Civics and Citizenship, stepped into the extraordinary world of politics during an unforgettable journey to the Regional Sitting of State Parliament in Cairns.
From the moment of arrival, all students enjoyed an educational session which explained the processes of Parliament and the roles and responsibilities of the State Government.
However, all the students agreed that the highlight of the excursion was their time observing Parliament Question Time from the Gallery.
Yet, the highlight of this extraordinary excursion awaited them—a front-row seat to the mesmerising spectacle of Parliament Question Time, witnessed from the Gallery.
According to Head of Department English & Humanities, Erin Mullane, the speaker had his work cut out controlling the heated debate and maintaining order in the House.
“In a special moment, Mossman State High received a mention during a reply during question time by the Education Minister Grace Grace, praising the way our school engages with Reef education,” Ms Mullane said.
After question time, the students witnessed the second reading of a bill. The Minister for Resources, Scott Stewart, visited the students in the gallery, allowing them to ask questions.
Later, the students headed to the parliament's educational activity area where they met Dr Jeanette Young, Governor for QLD, Deputy Speaker Joe Kelly, and Minister for Education Grace Grace.
Ms Mullane praised the excursion as a fantastic educational experience for the students, with thanks to the State Parliament for arranging a regional sitting.
Miallo State School empower sustainability
Miallo State School students embark on an extraordinary adventure this year as a small group of students join forces with peers from Cairns and Tablelands districts in an exhilarating environmental sustainability program for gifted students called 'Gifted Global Green' (GGG).
The primary goal of this program is to enhance students' 21st-century skills and competencies.
Recently the school’s ‘GGG’ group of students travelled to the ‘Cairns Aquarium’ where they were given an exclusive guided tour, examining impacts on the environment and exploring the 10 diverse ecological zones.
Next, at the Bulbma-ja Arts Centre, students explored the connections between art and the environment and were given presentations on data collection and analysis.
All students, including Miallo, finished the day pitching their project ideas to their peers.
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