Awards
Part of our ‘School Spirit’ focus is an extensive program of student acknowledgement and recognition. While the school successfully focuses upon special needs and managing student behaviour, it is just as important to celebrate student achievement, development and contribution. This aspect of the Student Services Portfolio models desired outcomes across the school through promotion of recognition and reward. The programs are extremely popular with staff, parents and students alike. They include:
Assemblies
School assemblies are held on Wednesday mornings and run by individual classes (K-7) who share performances, classroom work and points of interest with the school community. Merit certificates and a range of other presentations are made in recognition of student, class and faction achievement. These are highly regarded by families and always well attended, after which they share morning tea with staff concerned, promoting positive home – school relationships and support.
The Weekly Merit Certificates are awarded to students who are displaying good standards of behaviour and work skills.
Awards
The school encourages student excellence and endeavour. An important component of this strategy is a comprehensive system of awards.
Achievement Awards
Badges and certificates are awarded at end of term Student Council Presentation Assemblies on the following basis:
- Outstanding Achievement - (Purple) awarded termly for outstanding achievement (academic focus) for years 1-7(1 maximum per student per year)
- Progressive Achievement – Special certificate awarded termly for outstanding progress, improvement or achievement in all sub schools (1 per year)
- Senior Special Achiever -(Orange) awarded to a student who has demonstrated an outstanding improvement in their Sport, Art or Outstanding Achievement in year 6 & 7 (1 per 2 years)
Endeavour Awards
Badges are awarded at end of term Student Council Presentation Assemblies on the following basis:
- Senior Sports - (Aqua) awarded for outstanding sports performance and sportsmanship in years 6 & 7 (1 per 2 years)
- Senior Arts - (Red) awarded for art in a school based activity in years 6 & 7 (1 per 2 years)
- Senior Community Service - (Green) awarded for outstanding service to the school community in years 6 and 7. (Silver) awarded for outstanding service to the school community in years 4 & 5 (1 per 2 years)
- Middle Endeavour - (Silver) awarded to a student who has demonstrated an outstanding improvement in their Sport or Art in year 4 & 5 (1 per year)
- Middle Community Service - (Silver) awarded to a student who has demonstrated an outstanding improvement in community service (1 per year)
- Middle Special Endeavour – (Silver) wild card for demonstrated achievement or progress in Sport, Arts and Community Service (1 per year)
- Junior Endeavour – (Yellow) awarded, once per year, to a student who has demonstrated an outstanding effort in sport or art in the Junior Sub School (1 per year)
Award Rewards
Badges are highly sought after by students who wear them throughout their primary school. They may also be accumulated towards special rewards.
- Endeavour Challenge Senior School - awarded to senior students who earn 4 of the five Endeavour Badges over two years, of which one must be Outstanding Achievement. Students are invited to attempt a personal challenge such as sailing.
- Endeavour Challenge Middle School - awarded to Years 4 & 5 students who earn three badges over two years of which one must be Outstanding Achievement. They are invited to attempt a personal challenge or extracurricular experience.
- Junior Achiever’s Day - for students who attain an Outstanding Achievement Award or a Junior Endeavour Award in terms 1, 2 and 3 in Years 1-3.
- Achiever’s Camp - students who attain the Outstanding Achievement Award or Progressive Achievement Award during terms 1or 2. Students are invited to attend a camp for Years 4-7.
School Spirit Award
The School Spirit Award aims to acknowledge both outstanding and committed student contributions to school ethos and values, throughout the year, as part of the overall School Spirit programs. These programs include:
- Musical Theatre
- School Choirs
- School Bands
- Student Services Programs – eg Volunteer & Mentor Programs
- Special Events
- Fish Philosophy
The School Spirit Award is separate in its operation to the Endeavour and Achievers Programs. The award is presented annually at the end of the academic year:
- Junior Sub School – final Presentation Assembly – Junior School Spirit Award
- Middle Sub School - final Presentation Assembly – Middle School Spirit Award
- Senior Sub School – Year 7 Graduation Assembly – Beaumaris School Spirit Award
Both Junior and Middle Awards recognise contributions and participation in each sub school, whereas the Beaumaris School Spirit Award is acknowledgement for graduating students, whose commitment and endeavour may reflect several years of fostering our School Spirit.
Other Awards
- Encouragement Certificate awarded to a student who has shown outstanding effort with significant improvement in the classroom.
- Raffle Tickets are awarded to students displaying good manners, work skills, responsibility and good playground behaviour. Prize draws are held weekly at assemblies.
- French Awards go to students who demonstrate good achievement and active participation in LOTE.
- Faction Rewards - Points are given for sport activities, following school rules and showing responsible behaviour. The winning faction each week has its flag flown and at the end of term the winning faction has a sausage sizzle.
- Environment Award goes to classes who keep their rooms, bags and surroundings tidy.
- Graduation and Presentation Awards are awarded at the end of the year to classroom academic, civic, leadership, sports, arts and community prize winners.
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