Recognising Student Contributions, Achievement and Excellence at Saint Ignatius
Saint Ignatius College has many talented and hard working students. We believe that such students should be acknowledged and their achievements celebrated in a public way. Over time this celebration of students striving for the Magis improves the general attitude of students to do their best at all times.
Student Affirmations.
Affirmations acknowledge and celebrate the positive contribution and success that a student makes to the College and wider community. There are five areas for which a student can receive an Affirmation.
- Academic success.
- Contribution to sport.
- Community service.
- Contribution to the arts.
- Commitment to Faith.
Students who have made a positive contribution or have been successful in any one of these areas can be awarded an Affirmation by their teacher.
Loyola Outstanding Student Achievement Awards
The Loyola Outstanding Achievement Awards acknowledge and reward outstanding achievement in four areas
- Academic endeavour - outstanding effort in learning
- Academic excellence - outstanding performance in studies undertaken.
- Excellence in sport - outstanding contribution to the team and sportsmanship.
- Community service - outstanding generosity and compassion to those in need.
- Cultural endeavour - outstanding contribution to performance in art, music, drama or dance.
For each category there are clear criteria that need to be met by a student to be nominated. Teachers can nominate students in any of these categories, with nominations approved by the relevant Year Level Head of School.
Criteria
To be nominated for a Loyola Outstanding Student Achievement Award, a student must meet one of the following criteria.
Academic Endeavour
- Has consistently shown outstanding personal excellence in their approach to learning
- Displays a consistent effort in going beyond the norm or what is expected in terms of learning
Academic Excellence
- Has consistently shown academic excellence in a particular area of study
- Displays consistent and positive participation in class
- Has consistently done their best in lessons while setting high standards of behavior
Excellence in Sport
- Has achieved outstanding performance, at College swimming, athletics or cross county
- Has shown outstanding skill and leadership while representing the College in sport
Community service
- Has shown unselfishness and consideration by helping others in the College, parish or local community
- In an exemplary fashion, has participated in a program or activity that benefits the College
- Has represented Saint Ignatius College with pride
- Has displayed citizenship, consideration for others and improvements to College/parish life
Cultural endeavour
- Has displayed significant involvement at a high standard in cultural presentations and performance
- Showed exemplary skill and commitment while representing the College in performances
- Has achieved quality participation or work in one of the following areas: Music, Art, Visual Arts, Drama,
- Dance, Debating, Public Speaking.
Certificate
The Loyola Outstanding Student Achievement Award Certificate is presented to the student at a Year Level assembly.
College Colours
College colours are awarded to students in special recognition of their outstanding achievement over a sustained period of time. There are four levels of College Colours that a student can be awarded – Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum.
- Bronze - Five Loyola Awards in any category.
- Silver - Seven Loyola Awards covering at least three categories.
- Gold - Ten Loyola Awards covering at least three categories with two or more awards in each of the three categories.
- Platinum - once a student has received two Gold College Colour badges if they qualify for a third (Gold) College Colour they will receive a Platinum College Colour badge.
The College Colours are represented by a lapel badge that is presented by the College Principal at a whole school assembly and the badge is worn on the College blazer.
Students on behaviour reports may receive Affirmations or Loyola awards, but cannot receive College Colours. The Principal retains the discretion to refuse any recommended nomination for awards.
