All students in Years 7 to 11 have been involved in the Semester 2 Awards ceremonies in the final weeks of the school year, ending today with awards for Year 7 and Year 8 students.
Students who have given their best both academically and to the College had their efforts acknowledged with the presentation of Merit Awards and Academic Awards. Families and friends were also invited to the Doyle Centre or Centennial Hall to join in the ceremonies and offer their congratulations.
Recipients of Academic Awards display:
- Academic excellence
- Personal organisation
- A positive contribution to the learning environment
- Originality and creativity
- Enthusiasm for the subject.
The 85% average is a weighted average. Each faculty determines how this average is calculated based on the number and nature of assessments.
Merit Awards are limited to a maximum of four per class and are award to students who demonstrate enthusiasm to study, consistency in effort, punctuality, completion of homework, meeting task due dates and a cooperative approach to others.
Students also received badges acknowledging the College colours they have earned this year, with College Silver and Double Silver awards handed out to Year 11 students, College Bronze and Double Bronze awards went to Year 10 students, College Blue and Double Blue awards went to Year 9 students, College Red and Double Red awards went to Year 8 students and College Green and Double Green awards went to Year 7 students.
At each of the Awards ceremonies, Principal Mr Phil Morison shared the inspiring story of Colonel Harland Sanders of KFC chicken fame, who built his global empire out of fried chicken having retired at the age of 65 penniless. “His story is inspirational because it’s an example of how perseverance, dedication and ambition along with hard work can create success, regardless of your age. It is an example of endless opportunity,” Mr Morison said.
Mr Morison encouraged the students to set goals, commit to the journey and keep focused “then the outcome will look after itself”.
“Commit to being a learner with a positive mindset that you will overcome each and every obstacle as it presents itself. Commit to being a full member of our learning community, with our goals and values.”
Please find attached a list of all the award recipients.
