Academic Awards

Academic Awards

The annual prize giving is an opportunity for us to celebrate the efforts made and achievements gained by our learners during the current academic year. It is an opportunity for us to formally congratulate those learners who have performed well in a whole variety of different areas. Our annual prize-giving ceremonies are held at the end of each year.  Parents of prize winners will receive invitations to attend these ceremonies.

An overriding consideration in all awards must be that the learners will have at all times displayed exemplary behaviour and have been a credit to the school.

Foundation Phase

Grade R

Graduation Certificates are awarded to all learners in Grade R.

Selected learners will receive awards based on their various achievements.

In Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3

Only selected learners will receive awards based on their various achievements.  In Grade 1/2/3 a cup and certificate is awarded to one learner in each class for outstanding academic achievement- Gold Certificate or Platinum Certificate of Excellence. 

Highest achievement in the Grade -​ Platinum Certificate of Excellence.

  • An AVERAGE of 85% LEVEL 7 or more
  • Grade 1 -An AVERAGE of 85% LEVEL 7 or more
  • Grade 2 -An AVERAGE of 85% LEVEL 7 or more
  • Grade 3 -An AVERAGE of 85% LEVEL 7 or more

Highest achievement in the Grade – Gold Certificate.

  • An AVERAGE of 80% - 84% LEVEL 7
  • Grade 1 -An AVERAGE of 80%- 84%  LEVEL 7
  • Grade 2 -An AVERAGE of 80%- 84%  LEVEL 7
  • Grade 3 -An AVERAGE of 80%- 84%  LEVEL 7

Grade Merit Certificates

  • Progress – 1 per class per grade
  • Diligence-1 per class per grade
  • Behaviour Bank-1 per grade
  • Best Reader-1 per grade

INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT AWARDS-

Subjects:

  • Maths
  • English
  • Life Skills
  • Afrikaans
  1. Certificates of achievement- Bronze Certificate - will be awarded with an achievement of 70 - 74% LEVEL 6 for an Individual subjects irrespective of overall average.- to be handed out in class
  2. Certificates of achievement- Silver Certificate - will be awarded with an achievement of 75 - 79% LEVEL 6 for an Individual subjects irrespective of overall average.
  3. Certificates of achievement- Gold Certificate will be awarded with an achievement of 80% - 84% LEVEL 7 for Individual subjects irrespective of overall average.
  4. Certificates of achievement- Platinum Certificate of Excellence will be awarded with an achievement of 85% - 100% LEVEL 7 for Individual subjects irrespective of overall average.

InterSen Phase

Subjects are as follows:-                                             

English Social Sciences- Geography
Afrikaans    Social Sciences- History
Mathematics Social Sciences*
Life Skills/Life Orientation EMS*
Natural Sciences Technology*
Computers Creative Arts*
* Grade 7 only Speech and Drama (to be introduced in 2016)

Subjects which have official tests and/or exams and a mark is generated for each subject. All grades will now use the 1-7 levels of competence. L7 being the highest level.

All certificates will be based on pupils PROMOTION MARK i.e Combined average of Terms 1,2,3,and 4 CASS Marks (75%) and Final Exam Mark (25%)- to be discussed

 

LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1
Outstanding Meritorious Substantial Adequate Moderate Elementary Not Achieved
80%-100% 70%-79% 60%-69% 50%-59% 40%-49% 30%-39% 0%-29%
  • Certificates of achievement- Academic Excellence – Platinum Certificate will be awarded with an AVERAGE of 85% LEVEL 7 or more.
  • Certificates of achievement- Academic Excellence - Gold Certificate will be awarded with an AVERAGE of 80%-84% LEVEL 7
  • Certificates of achievement- Academic Excellence - Silver Certificate will be awarded with an AVERAGE of 75% - 79% LEVEL 6
  •  Certificates of achievement- Bronze Certificate will be awarded with an AVERAGE of 70% - 74% LEVEL 6.

INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT AWARDS-

  • Certificates of achievement- Bronze Certificate - will be awarded with an achievement of 70 - 74% LEVEL 6 for an Individual subjects irrespective of overall average.- to be handed out in class.
  • Certificates of achievement- Silver Certificate - will be awarded with an achievement of 75 - 79% LEVEL 6 for an Individual subjects irrespective of overall average.
  • Certificates of achievement- Gold Certificate will be awarded with an achievement of 80% - 84% LEVEL 7 for Individual subjects irrespective of overall average.
  • Certificates of achievement- Platinum Certificate of Excellence will be awarded with an achievement of 85% - 100% LEVEL 7 for Individual subjects irrespective of overall average.

Intermediate Phase Merit Certificates

  • Progress – 1 per class per grade
  • Diligence-1 per class per grade
  • Behaviour Bank-1 per grade
  • Best Reader-1 per grade

Grade 7 Awards

  • Afhco Dux Scholar - Top Grade 7 Learner will be awarded to the learner with the highest aggregate from all subjects
  • Certificates based on results. Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum as per rating scale

Please Note:     

The learner with the highest mark in each subject will receive a Trophy Award and certificate in the given subject. Certificates based on results. Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum

  • Highest Achievement in English - Grade 7
  • Highest Achievement in Mathematics - Grade 7
  • Highest Achievement in Natural Science - Grade 7
  • Highest Achievement in Social Science - Grade 7
  • Highest Achievement in Afrikaans - Grade 7
  • Highest Achievement in Technology - Grade 7
  • Highest Achievement in EMS - Grade 7
  • Highest Achievement in Computer Literacy - Grade 7
  • Highest Achievement in Creative Arts - Grade 7
  • Highest Achievement in Life Orientation- Grade 7

Special Awards - Grade 7

  • Principal’s Award- Loyalty, co-operation, execution of duties, responsibility, application to class work and participation
  • Prefect of the Year Shield- Prefect who performs his / her duties with kindness, responsibility, loyalty and enthusiasm
  • Afhco Award - Service to the School- helpful and always willing to assist - Grade 7
  • Perseverance Award- Perseverance and positive disposition despite personal hardships or circumstances
  • Behaviour Bank Award-The award is given to the learner who received the most merits in the school displaying a good attitude to the school and its environment.
  • Prestigious Award– Academic Endeavour is awarded to one Grade 7 who has consistently worked hard without being at the top of the pile.

Academic Colours - Criteria

An average of 80% LEVEL 7 or more

  1. Year 1- Academic Badge.
  2. Year 2- Half Colours. Half Colours entitles the pupil to wear braid on the blazer pocket and above the wrist and a blue scroll. 
  3. Year 3- Full Colours .When awarded Full Colours the blazer lapel, pockets and wrists are trimmed with braid and a silver scroll is worn.
  4. Year 4- Academic Honours. When awarded Academic Honours the braiding is as for Full Colours, but a gold scroll replaces the silver scroll.

Please be advised criteria is subject to change – to be reviewed by the School Management Team