STUDENTS at Tea Gardens Public School celebrated a massive Public Education Week from 4-8 August, with a slew of activities highlighting the study they undertake.
This year’s theme, “Ignite Your Potential”, resonated with the school’s educational philosophy as teachers are currently exploring a High Potential and Gifted Education policy to identify and nurture students’ across the key domains of creative, intellectual, physical and social-emotional.
Students’ activities during Education Week throughout the week were specially designed to foster their potential in these areas and included public speaking competitions, science exploration, open classrooms, and creative arts showcases.
“We invited parents and the community to join us each day, providing a snapshot of life at our school through a variety of special events,” Principal Mark Clemson told News Of The Area.
“The involvement of our parents and community members made this week even more special, as they participated in various events, cheering on our students and celebrating their achievements.”
The Science Open Classroom event was a huge success, with scavenger hunts and exploding rockets, bridge-building, rainbow-creation, and the construction of disaster-resistant towers.
These hands-on activities truly ignited the spirit of collaboration and teamwork in problem-solving, fostering scientific skills and strengthening bonds among peers.
Wednesday’s picnic lunch saw many enjoying quality family-time, with the P&C providing picnic boxes filled with a variety of healthy and sweet treats that disappeared quickly.
Wednesday also saw the Sports Tabloids, featuring a range of sporting activities that showcased students’ high potential skills and teamwork, such as the egg and spoon race, three-legged race, sack aces, tug-o-war, and parachute and ball games.
Thursday brought the finals of the school’s Public Speaking competition and an incredible display of talent and confidence.
Most students delivered prepared speeches on a variety of engaging topics, while Stage Three students showcased their quick thinking with impressive impromptu speeches.
“We are so proud of each and every one of them for their hard work, dedication, and courage to speak in front of an audience, their efforts truly ignited their potential and inspired us all,” Principal Clemson said.
“A big thank you to our teachers and families for their support in helping these students shine, let’s keep encouraging our young speakers to express themselves and share their voices with the world.”
By Thomas O’KEEFE
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