Our merit system encourages students to have a positive attitude and participate in learning and extra-curricular activities to the best of their ability. We celebrate student involvement, achievement and success in the following ways:
1. Achievement Award- this is awarded by the class teacher to any student deserving recognition.
2. Recognition Award and Postcard- this award acknowledges attendance and progress as well as achievement in extra-curricular activities. It can also be awarded to students representing the school in a knockout competition and those selected for a Zone team. It is awarded to coaches at swim school, field days and Jump Rope for Heart and to any student with 100% attendance each term.
Recognition Awards and Postcards are worth 2 achievement awards.
3. Certificate of Merit- This is awarded when a student submits the equivalent of 5 achievement awards to a Deputy Principal. A Certificate of Merit is also awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in a sporting event; is an age champion at school carnivals; is selected in teams at regional level and above. Certificates of Merit are also awarded on Presentation Day for outstanding achievement in academia, sport and service to the school.
4. Medallions- A bronze medallion is presented at assembly when a student submits 5 Certificates of Merit to the Deputy Principal. A silver medallion is presented at assembly when a student submits a further 5 Certificates of Merit to the Deputy Principal. A gold medallion is presented at assembly when a student submits a further 5 Certificates of Merit to the Deputy Principal.
5. Ad Astra Award Pins- A bronze Ad Astra pin is presented at assembly when a student submits a further 6 merit certificates to the Deputy Principal.
A silver Ad Astra pin is presented at assembly when a student submits a further 7 merit certificates to the Deputy Principal.
A gold Ad Astra pin is presented at assembly when a student submits further 8 merit certificates to the Deputy Principal.
6. Silver goblet- This is the highest award, achieved after receiving a further 10 merit certificates.