Achievement Awards
ACHIEVEMENT – SCIENCE EXPO
- Scroll: Gr8 and 9: Selection for and participation at National Science Expo. Gr10, 11 or 12: Gold or bursary winner at local Expo.
- Silver Bar: Gr 8 and 9: Winners of Gold, Silver or Bronze or a Special Award at Nationals. Gr10, 11 or 12: Selection for and participation at National Science Expo.
- Blazer: Winner of Gold, Silver or a Special Award at National Science Expo. (only if in Grades 10, 11 or 12)
Re-qualification for a Blazer will earn Ivy Leaves.
ACHIEVEMENT – ALL SUBJECT OLYMPIADS
The achievement is assessed according to numbers of entries and subject-related standards.
- Scroll: Come in top 5% of entries provided a minimum standard for award (relevant for subject) is attained.
- Silver Bar: Come in top 5% of entries provided a minimum standard for award (relevant for subject) is attained.
OR
Come in top 3% of entries provided a minimum standard for award (relevant for subject) is attained. - Blazer: Come in top 1% of entries provided a minimum standard for award (relevant for subject) is attained.
NOTE: Each subject Olympiad has its own award system and the minimum standard required for a scroll and bar is to be motivated by the subject teacher and approved by the awards committee.
ACHIEVEMENT – OTHER SUBJECT RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS
Should girls achieve in other academic competitions of a comparable standard and number of entries, they will be eligible for consideration for awards on the same basis as for Expos and Olympiads. (Local Eisteddfods are not considered.)
ACHIEVEMENT – VISUAL ART AWARDS
SCROLL: Obtain Double Gold at local competition
SILVER BAR: Top three placing at local competition
BLAZER: Top three placing at national competition
ACHIEVEMENT – PUBLIC SPEAKING CRITERIA AWARDS
Scroll: Obtain Double Gold at local competition
Silver Bar: Top three placing at a local competition
Blazer : Overall Winner or runner-up at National All Girls Festival OR Represent Eastern Cape at National Sacee Public Speaking Competition
ACHIEVEMENT – CREATIVE WRITING CRITERIA AWARDS
Scroll: Double Gold at local competition
Silver Bar: Top three placing at local competition OR published in English Alive
Blazer: Top three placing at a National Competition OR two pieces published in English Alive