Gifted Education in Del Monte

CBCA Shadow Judging

A curious and creative group of Early Years students – our very own Story Explorers – have been preparing for Book Week in a very special way. They took part in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Shadow Judging Book of the Year Awards, exploring the magic of storytelling through this national program.

Using a simplified version of the official judging criteria, the children thoughtfully examined the shortlisted picture books. After lively discussions and careful consideration, they crowned The Garden of Broken Things by Freya Blackwood as their pick for Picture Book of the Year!

We’re so proud of their enthusiasm, insight, and love for literature. What a wonderful way to celebrate Book Week!

Maths Extension

Term 3 kicked off with a burst of hands-on learning for our enthusiastic Year 1 and 2 Maths Quest group. Students have been diving into problem-solving activities that challenge their thinking and creativity.

Through making, extending, and describing patterns, they’ve been building a rich mathematical vocabulary – laying the foundation for confident and curious learners. 

Young Scientists

Our Young Scientist participants have been hard at work – even over the holidays – as they begin drafting their scientific reports. This exciting journey has been a true collaboration between home and school, with valuable guidance from our talented Senior School Science Department.

Thanks to the curiosity and dedication of the students and Ms Brigham, some fascinating findings are already emerging. 

Brooke Panagopoulos
Gifted Education Coordinator P-6/Year 2 Teacher