ST
ALOYSIUS’ COLLEGE STAFF HANDBOOK
Section
8
Recognition
of Achievement
Promoting a culture of achievement
The College
seeks to promote a culture of achievement by recognising and rewarding excellence
in academic work and commitment to co-curricular activities, the service of
others, and to the life of the school community.
The promotion
of high expectations and the celebration of excellence should be a more
significant feature of pupils’ lives than the punishment of misdemeanours, and
staff should take steps to ensure that this is so.
As well as
good marks, written comments in jotters and on reports,
and verbal commendation in the classroom, at assemblies and informally, the
College recognises achievement in a number of formal ways described below.
Colours committee
The Colours
committee meets each term to consider nominations for awards. Its members are appointed by the Head Master
and the committee is chaired by the AHM responsible for awards and colours.
The
colours committee should:
In
making awards, the colours committee is always to bear in mind that the
fundamental purpose of the awards system is to recognise pupil achievement and,
by doing so, to promote excellence in the school.
Certificates of academic distinction
Certificates
of Academic Distinction are awarded in the
In nominating
pupils for certificates of academic distinction, teachers should be guided by
the following criteria:
Certificates
of academic distinction should be relatively uncommon.
Certificate
of academic distinction are awarded by the colours committee upon teacher
recommendation.
Merit certificates
Merit
certificates are awarded throughout the school for achievement or effort worthy
of particular commendation, in studies, service to the school or community,
sport or co-curricular activities. Staff
will routinely be asked by the AHM to submit names of pupils who might be
recognised by merit certificates.
Awards
Awards,
Colours and Honours are given in recognition of outstanding commitment and
personal achievement in studies, service, sport and co-curricular activities.
Awards
can be made in any school activity.
Where an activity is not listed below, the colours committee will
consider nominations and set a standard equivalent to awards in listed
activities.
In all awards staff
should be able to provide evidence that a nominated pupil has achieved at least
a 90% attendance (75% in S1-S3) record at practices in order for them to be
eligible for an award.
All
awards are made by the colours committee upon teacher recommendation.
Junior Awards
are made in years S1-S3.
The Junior Award
is a metal enamel lapel badge bearing the name of the sport or activity for
which it is awarded (or the word “merit” if there is no specific badge
available).
There are
three levels of Junior Award:
|
·
Green
Award |
generally
awarded in S1 or S2 |
|
·
Yellow
Award |
generally
awarded in S2 or S3 |
|
·
Red
Award |
generally
awarded in S3 or S4 |
|
Activity |
Award |
Criteria
for Award |
|
Hockey |
Junior Green |
·
10
or more appearances for school teams
(A, B or C) in S1, S2 or S3, ·
positive
attitude ·
a
high level of commitment to training (at least 75% attendance) ·
participation
in House competition |
|
|
Junior
Yellow |
·
20
or more appearances for school teams
(A, B or C) in S1, S2 or S3, ·
significant
contribution to team performance and attitude towards the game and training ·
participation
in House competition |
|
|
Junior Red |
·
30
or more appearances for school teams (A, B or C) in S1, S2 or S3, ·
excellent
contribution to team performance and attitude towards the game and training ·
participation
in House competition (if appropriate) |
|
Cross
Country Athletics |
Junior Green |
·
participation
in (90%) or more races/events representing the school in S1, S2 or S3, ·
regular
commitment to training ·
participation
in House competition |
|
|
Junior
Yellow |
·
participation
in (90%) or more races/events representing the school in S1, S2 or S3, ·
excellent
personal performance and attitude ·
regular
commitment to training ·
participation
in House competition |
|
|
Junior Red |
·
participation
in (90%) or more races/events representing the school in S1, S2 or S3, ·
excellent
personal performance and attitude ·
significant
contribution to team ·
regular
commitment to training ·
participation
in House competition |
|
Chess Choir Drama Debating Music Orchestra |
Junior Green |
·
commitment
to the activity over at least one school year (S1-S3) involving regular
attendance, preparation and participation ·
participation
in public, external or competitive events ·
participation
in House competition (if appropriate) |
|
Service Charity & other
activities |
Junior
Yellow |
·
commitment
to the activity over at least two school years (S1-S3) involving regular
attendance, preparation and participation ·
participation
in public, external or competitive events ·
participation
in House competition (if appropriate) |
|
|
Junior Red |
·
commitment
to the activity over three school years (S1-S3) involving regular attendance,
preparation and participation ·
participation
in public, external or competitive events ·
participation
in House competition (if appropriate) |
Intermediate
Awards are made in years S4 and S5 (and exceptionally in S3).
The
Intermediate Award is a badge.
Half-Colours and
Colours are awarded in years S5 and S6 (and exceptionally in S4). The following criteria should be used when
awarding colours:
|
Athletics |
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable
|
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
Full year’s commitment including 90% attendance at training sessions |
Full season and District/International representation |
Not applicable |
|
S5 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S5 March |
Award of athletics/cross country dates for full seasons training and commitment |
90% of all available events, which must include high standard of performance at GS & SS championships. Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
90% of all available events which must include outstanding performance at GS & SS championships and previously been awarded Half Colours |
|
S6 November |
Not Applicable |
3rd Season of Senior athletics/cross country and 90% training and competing record. Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
90% of all available events which must include outstanding performance at GS & SS championships and previously been awarded Half Colours. Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
S6 March |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
90% of all available events which must include GS & SS championships and previously been awarded Half Colours. Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
Basketball |
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable
|
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
Full season for U16 team demonstrating commitment to training. |
Full season for U16 team and selection to Scottish Schools team or West of Scotland Schools team. |
Not applicable |
|
S5 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S5 March |
Full season for U18 team demonstrating commitment to training. Dates are available for those who have previously achieved the intermediate award. |
75 % matches for U18 team Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
90% matches for U18 team Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
S6 November |
Full season for U18 team demonstrating commitment to training. Dates are available for those who have previously achieved the intermediate award. |
4th season of U16/U18 team training; a 90% training record and at least 8 matches for U18 team. (can be achieved over more than one season) Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
15 matches for U18 team(can be achieved over more than one season) Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
S6 March |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
15 matches for U18 team(can be achieved over more than one season) Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
Debating |
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
- 90% attendance at New Blood society. - Improving skill, taking part in New Blood
debate at least once a month. - Participation in at least one
competition. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S5 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S5 March |
-Award of Debating dates for 2 full years of
debating including 90% attendance at New Blood society. |
- 90% attendance at New Blood society. - Improved skill from S4-S5, taking part in
New Blood debate at least twice a month. - Participation in at least two of the
Senior Competitions - ESU, Law Society, |
-90% attendance at New Blood society. - Improved skill from S4-S5, taking part in
New Blood debate at least twice a month. - Participation in all of the Senior
Competitions - ESU, Law Society, |
|
S6 November |
Not applicable |
-3rd season of senior debating
with 90% attendance at New Blood Society. - Improved skill from S4-S5, taking part in
New Blood debate at least twice a month.
Dates for those who have previously
achieved Half Colours |
-Dates for those who have previously
achieved Full Colours |
|
S6 March |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
- Chairing New Blood debates and/or Helping to organise weekly meetings. - Improved skill from S5-S6, taking part in
New Blood debate at least twice a month. - Participation in all of the Senior
Competitions -ESU, Law Society, |
|
Drama |
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable
|
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
Actor or part of theatre arts team: attendance at 90% rehearsals or meetings when required for two productions which could include Summer Arts in S3. Or assistant leader of S1 Drama Group for a year. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S5 November |
Not applicable |
Actor with main role or leader of theatre arts team: attendance at 90% rehearsals or meetings when required for two productions which could include Summer Arts in S4. Or assistant leader of S1 Drama Group for two years. |
Not applicable |
|
S5 March |
Drama dates - Actor or part of theatre arts team: attendance at 90% rehearsals or meetings when required for two productions which could include Summer Arts in S4. |
Actor or part of theatre arts team: attendance at 90% rehearsals or meetings when required for two productions since receiving Intermediate award. Or main acting role or leader of theatre arts team for a production since receiving Intermediate award Or assistant leader of S1 Drama Group for two years. |
Main acting role or leader of theatre arts team for a production since receiving half colours. |
|
S6 November |
Not Applicable |
Two years continuous commitment to drama club and actor or part of theatre arts team: attendance at 90% rehearsals or meetings when required for two productions since receiving Intermediate award. |
Main acting role or leader of theatre arts team for one production since receiving half colours. Or actor or part of theatre arts team: attendance at 90% rehearsals or meetings when required for two productions since receiving half colours. Or assistant leader of S1 Drama Group for a third year. |
|
S6 March |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Football |
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable
|
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S5 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S5 March |
Full season in football squad including 90% attendance at training |
Not applicable |
90% of games for 1st XI and SIS representation |
|
S6 November |
Award of football dates for full season in football squad including 90% attendance at training |
2nd Season of Senior football including 7 games for 1stXI and 90% training record. |
12 games for 1st XI (can be attained over more than one season) Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
S6 March |
Not Applicable |
2nd Season of Senior football including 7 games for 1stXI and 90% training record. |
15 games for 1st XI (can be attained over more than one season) Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
Hockey |
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable
|
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
Full season for 2nd 3rd or 4th XI |
Full Season in 1st XI and District representation |
Full Season in 1st XI and International representation |
|
S5 November |
Not applicable |
80% of games for 1st XI Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
80% of games for 1st XI and Half Colours from previous season |
|
S5 March |
Award of Hockey dates for full season for 2nd 3rd or 4th XI |
50% of games for 1st XI Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
90% of games for 1st XI Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
S6 November |
Not Applicable |
3rd Season of Senior Hockey and 90% training and playing record. Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
25 games for 1st XI (Can be achieved over more than one season). Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
S6 March |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
25 games for 1st XI (Can be achieved over more than one season). Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
MUSIC |
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable
|
Not applicable
|
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
90% rehearsals & concert |
NYOS, NYSOS, NYCOS and Intermediate Award criteria |
Not applicable |
|
S5 November |
New members 90% rehearsals & concert |
90% rehearsals and all concerts for 2 years |
Not applicable |
|
S5 March |
New members 90% rehearsals & concert |
90% rehearsals for one term and all concerts for 2 years |
June only 90% rehearsals and all concerts for 2 years |
|
S6 November |
New members 90% rehearsals & concert |
90% rehearsals and all concerts for 2 years |
90% rehearsals and all concerts for 2 years |
|
S6 March |
New members 90% rehearsals & concert |
Occasionally available for outstanding service to Music over a number of years |
Occasionally available for outstanding service to Music over a number of years |
|
Outdoor Education |
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
1 year commitment
to after school climbing or canoe clubs & D of E Silver award |
2 year commitment
and Coaching either discipline to juniors D of E Silver District/International
representation |
Not applicable |
|
S5 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
D of E Silver/Gold
award 3 year commitment
to after school climbing or canoe clubs and Half Colours from previous season Climbing or Kayak
team Coaching either
discipline to juniors Climbing/Kayak
specific training commitment outside of school time District/International
representation |
|
S5 March |
Award of OE dates
for 1 year after school climbing or canoe clubs & D of E Silver award |
2 year commitment
to after school climbing or canoe clubs D of E Silver/Gold Climbing / Kayak
team Climbing/Kayak
specific training commitment outside of school time |
D of E Silver/Gold
award 3 year commitment
to after school climbing or canoe clubs Climbing or Kayak team Coaching either
discipline to juniors Climbing/Kayak
specific training commitment outside of school time and Half Colours from
previous year |
|
S6 November |
Not Applicable |
D of E Silver/Gold
award 3 year commitment
to after school climbing or canoe clubs Climbing or Kayak team Coaching either
discipline to juniors Climbing/Kayak
specific training commitment outside of school time. |
D of E Silver/Gold
award 4 year commitment
to after school climbing or canoe clubs Climbing or Kayak team Coaching either
discipline to juniors Climbing/Kayak
specific training commitment outside of school time and Half Colours from
previous year |
|
S6 March |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
D of E Silver/Gold
award 4 year commitment
to after school climbing or canoe clubs Climbing or Kayak team Coaching either discipline
to juniors Climbing/Kayak
specific training commitment outside of school time and Half Colours from
previous year |
|
Public Speaking |
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable
|
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
90% annual weekly attendance, participation in Glasgow Speech and Drama Festival, one Rotary competition |
Not applicable
|
Not applicable |
|
S5 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
S5 March |
Award of Public Speaking dates for 2 years participation in Public Speaking |
90% annual weekly attendance, participation in Glasgow Speech and Drama Festival, three Rotary competitions |
Not applicable |
|
S6 November |
Not Applicable |
3rd year of Senior Public Speaking, 90% annual weekly attendance. Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
90% annual weekly attendance, participation in Glasgow Speech and Drama Festival, four Rotary competitions |
|
S6 March |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Winners of club, Scottish, National competitions may be awarded Half/Full Colours out with standard year group award in recognition of outstanding achievement |
|
|
Intermediate Award |
Half Colours |
Full Colours |
|
S4 November |
Not applicable |
Not applicable
|
Not applicable |
|
S4 March |
Full season for U16 XV |
Full season for under16 XV and District representation |
Full season for under16 XV and International representation |
|
S5 November |
Not applicable |
80% of games for 1st XV Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
80% of games for 1st XV and Half Colours from previous season |
|
S5 March |
Award of rugby dates for full season for 2nd XV |
50% of games for 1st XV Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
90% of games for 1st XV Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
S6 November |
Not Applicable |
3rd Season of Senior rugby and 90% training and playing record. Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Half Colours |
15 games for 1st XV (can be attained over more than one season) Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
|
S6 March |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
15 games for 1st XV Dates also available to those who have previously achieved Full Colours |
Any other
requests for colours will be made at the discretion of the colours committee,
in discussion with and after weighing up the evidence from the teacher in
charge.
A key feature
of Jesuit education is education in the service of others - encouraging pupils
to put their time, talents and energies at the service of other people,
particularly the less fortunate. Generosity, teamwork, initiative and
leadership are qualities that are encouraged in the pursuit of service of
others. These activities comprise the Childrens’ Fund, Starter Packs, Lourdes Pilgrimage, Fair
Trade, Pro Life, service to St Aloysius’ Church (Altar Serving and choir) and
other activities deemed suitable by the Colours Committee.
A special
Honours tie, in College green with the Jerusalem cross (a silver cross
surrounded by four gold crosses) from the Gonzaga coat of arms, is awarded to
pupils in S5 and S6 (and exceptionally in S4) who have shown outstanding
commitment to the College’s goal of service
to others in one or more College charitable or service activities, over a
period of at least two school years.
Academic
colours are awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in Fifth
Year. Pupils wear red edging on the
blazer badge pocket.
Academic
colours are awarded to pupils who achieve at least five A grades at Higher
in one sitting. Grades awarded on
appeal are included.
Staff Handbook
Section 8 Recognition
of Achievement
Revised November 2009