The Johnathan Thurston Academy is very excited to announce the first cohort of winning classes as part of the JTBelieve Every day counts pilot delivered in partnership with the Department of Education.
Each participating school recognised one class for their Term 2 attendance performance. Every student from the winning classes will receive a JTBelieve Award letter, as well as a Certificate, personally signed by Johnathan Thurston.
A special mention to Baralaba State School who was the overall winner of the participating schools. Each student from their winning class will also receive a JT Academy pack consisting of a bag, cap, water bottle, postcard and notepad.
“I would like to congratulate all the students, parents, carers and teachers from the winning classes for their ongoing commitment to their education,” Johnathan said.
“To Baralaba State School a special shout out for leading all schools to be the major prize winner for Term 2”
“I hope everyone enjoys their upcoming holidays and we can’t wait to celebrate the Term 3 winners later in the year”
The winning classes were:
| School | Class |
| White Rock State School | Class Prep B |
| Baralaba State School | Class 1/02 |
| Parramatta State School | Class 3A |
| Balaclava State School | Class 1A |
| Innisfail State School | Class 5/6G |
| Mossman State School | Class 6B |
| Eidsvold State School | Class 3/04 |
| Tagai State College – Thursday Island | Class 6A |
| Tagai State College – Badu Island | Class 4/5 |
| Kuranda District State College | Class 10A |
Note –The JTBelieve Every day counts pilot is about supporting and encouraging students to believe in themselves and turn up – every day. The Every day counts campaign comprises animations and comic books. Have a look for JT himself, featured in The new adventures of Jimmy and Sam the Dog animation and comic book.
