Recognition and Encouragement
of Positive Student Behaviour and Learning
Requirements | Award Procedure | Award |
Students need to demonstrate: ~ A positive approach to learning ~ Co-operation ~ Initiative ~ Leadership ~ Outstanding improvement ~ Following sun-safe practices ~ School or community service |
Awarded by any teacher at an appropriate time. Students need to keep these in a safe place. |
Red Merit Certificate |
5 Red Merit Certificates | Pastoral Coordinator initials and dates the 5 Merit Certificates when presented by students; records Bronze, Silver and Gold Achievers; informs Assistant Principal for inclusion in the Student Merit Award file and the College Newsletter. Awarded to student by the Pastoral Coordinator during House Assemblies | Bronze Merit Certificate |
Three Bronze Merit Certificates | Assistant Principal oversees the maintenance of the Student Merit Award file Awarded by the Assistant Principal and House Coordinator at College Assembly | Silver Merit Award |
Three Silver Merit Certificates | Awarded by the Principal at a College Assembly. Students attend a special Principal’s Morning Tea once a term after receiving the Gold Merit Certificate. Students on Gold level attend a reward excursion at the end of the year. | Gold Merit Certificate |
Two Gold Merit Certificates | Awarded by the Principal at a College Assembly. | Griffith Discount Card |
Three Gold Merit Certificates | Awarded by the Principal at the final Academic Assembly. | Gold bar pin |
Marian All Star Students need to demonstrate a personal best in any area either within the College or beyond the College |
Any member of the College Community can nominate a worthy recipient. The Assistant Principal prepares the All Star Award and present at a College Assembly. | Marian All Star |
Marian Gold Star Honours Students need to demonstrate excellence in five areas: ~ Academic awards ~ Community Service (10hrs for Stage 4, 20 hrs for Stage 5&6) ~ School Service (10hrs for Stage 4, 20 hrs for Stage 5&6) ~ Regional Representation ~ Participation in Cultural events |
Prior to the final Academic Assembly for each Year 9 to Year 12, students need to present relevant certificates and awards to their Pastoral Coordinator for coordination and verification.
A portfolio is then presented to the Principal for determination for the Honours Award. Presented by the Principal at the final Academic Awards ceremony. |
Marian Gold Star Honours |