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Awards
Academic Awards
Scholarly endeavour and working to one’s capacity are highly valued at Toowoomba Grammar School. A genuine attempt is made to recognise those who produce exceptional work whatever their level of ability and each award contributes points towards House Colours. Academic Awards include:
» Special Commendation (Academic Effort) – awarded to a boy who has been nominated by his teacher for an excellent piece of work or for a dramatic improvement in a particular subject.
» Pro Diligentia and Pro Summa Diligentia Awards - Term 1 & Term 3
These awards are based on work ethic as recorded on Interim Reports.
- Students who receive a minimum “Exceeding
Teacher Expectation” as a rating across all but one subject, and not less than “Meeting Teacher
Expectation” in the remaining subject, are awarded a Pro Summa Diligentia. - Students who receive “Exceeding Teacher
Expectation” in 50% or more of his subjects, and not less than “Meeting Teacher Expectation” in the remaining subjects, receive a Pro Diligentia.
» Dr George Fielding Award
- This award is presented to a Year 12 student in
Term 4, who has received a Diligentia Award for a minimum of 75% of his time in the Senior School in recognition of consistent application to his studies. » JK Winn Award
- This award is presented to Year 12 students at the
Year 12 Scholars’ Assembly who were enrolled in the Senior School from Year 7 and received a Merit
Award every year.
» Cum Laude Award - End of Semester 1
These awards are based on academic performance as recorded in the end of Semester 1 report.
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Years 7 & 8
(Core Subjects)
Year 9 & 10
(8 subjects)
Year 11& 12
(6 subjects)
Maxima Cum Laude With highest praise 5 As 7 As + B- 5 As + B-
Magna Cum Laude With high praise 4 As + B- 6 As + 2 x B-
4 As + 2 x BCum Laude With praise • 60 points • 96 points • 72 points
Note: Core subjects (Years 7 & 8) = English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography, French and Japanese Boys needs to average a minimum B+ standard or better across all subjects.
» Year 12 Scholars’ Assembly - Annual Awards
- All Year 12 awards will be based on an end-of-year result that takes into account Unit 3 & 4 internal and external assessment. These awards will be presented at the Year 12 Scholars’ Assembly the following year.
» Speech Day Awards - End of Year
- Merit Awards for Years 7 to 11 will be based on all assessment completed up until the awards cut-off date.
Dux & Proxime Accessit
Maxima Cum Laude With highest praise
Merit Prize
*Boys need to average a minimum cumulative B+ standard or better across all subjects for two semesters. Year 7/8 (Core subjects)
5 As
B+ average in core subjects Year 9/10 (8 Subjects) Year 11 (6 subjects) Year 12 (6 subjects)
End of Unit 2 Results used. End of Year Exit Results used (see comment below)
7 As + B- NA
B+ average in 8 subjects 6 General Subjects – Average of 80% across all subjects (including external exams for Year 12). Mix of Applied and General Subjects – 80% average across General Subjects and A- average for all Applied subjects. 6 Applied Subjects (or equivalent) – A- average across all subjects.
Note: Speech Day Merit Prize calculations for Years 7 to 11 are based on a year-to-date grade in all year-long subjects. In Years 7 and 8, the single-semester subjects (History, Geography, Japanese and French) will contribute one semester each towards the calculation of Merit Prizes at Speech Day. A second award calculation is performed at the end of the academic year, based on full-year results, to ensure that eligible students are recognised with the appropriate academic award.
The following boys may record Academic Awards on their blazers:
» Year 10 - Maxima Cum Laude (awarded at Speech Day) » Years 11 & 12 - Proxime Accessit and Dux.
Academic Awards consist of gold lettering with the exact wording from the certificate placed under the School crest on the top pocket of the blazer.
- The Dux of Year 12 receives the LG Hopkins medal on the Year 12 Scholars’ Assembly. - Each Year 12 boy who has achieved a Merit Prize,
Proxime Accessit or Dux award in each of his six years at the School receives the JK Winn Medal for
Academic Excellence.
Dux and Proxime Accessit if results are tied – Year 11
» In the first instance, results from Semester 2 will be used to separate candidates. » If still a tie, then the greatest number of A+ results from both semesters will be used to separate candidates. » If still a tie, then the greatest number of A results from both semesters will be used to separate candidates and so on.
School Colours
Colours are awarded in recognition of achievement or meritorious participation in GPS Sport, Music, Drama, Arts, Debating and Cadets.
» GPS Sports: Colours will only be awarded, subject to the necessary criteria being met, for the following official GPS
Sports: Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, Rugby, Football, Track &
Field, Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball and Chess. » Music, Debating, Drama, Arts and Cadets: Colours will be awarded in recognition of achievement, effort, contribution and excellence in the respective programs. » There shall be three levels of Colours Awards:
- Honour Colours - Full Colours - Half Colours
Specific Guidelines regarding the Awarding of Colours Full Colours
a. Colours will only be awarded to boys in OPEN Grades. (The only possible exception is a boy who is in Year 12 and who is competing in the Under 16 Division for Swimming, Cross
Country or Track & Field.)
b. A discretionary clause shall apply in relation to:
1. Players in team games who suffer a severe injury at some stage during the relevant season; and 2. Players who are subject to serious disciplinary action.
In such cases (as outlined above), the Colours Committee shall make an appropriate recommendation to the Headmaster as to whether or not Colours should be considered.
c. 1st Team game requirements, i.e. for Cricket, Rugby, Tennis,
Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Chess:
To be eligible for Full Colours, a team member must have played at least FIVE GPS fixture games in the one season. (In the case of a rained-out fixture, credit shall apply if prior team selection included that particular player. If all GPS Schools are not involved, a pro rata figure is used.)
A boy must also fulfil ALL other requirements as previously outlined in a & b above.
d. Combined Age team requirements (i.e. in teams where
Individual Age divisions collectively contribute to the result) for Cross Country, Swimming and Track & Field.
A boy must be deemed to have been a full-time member of that team, contributing satisfactorily towards training and pre-GPS Competition meets and compete at the GPS Championships in an individual event.
Relay competitors should be placed in the top four at GPS Championships to be considered for Full Colours.
In Cross Country, the School’s top two place getters or those finishing in the top 60 are eligible for Full Colours.
A boy must also fulfil ALL other requirements as previously outlined in a and b above.
1. Under-Age competitors who win a GPS event in
Swimming, Cross Country or Track and Field are eligible for Full Colours.
2. Under-Age competitors who compete in an All-Age event and place first, second or third in Swimming, Cross
Country or Track and Field are eligible for Full Colours. 3. Relay competitors in Under-Age divisions who win a GPS event in Swimming, Cross Country or Track and Field are eligible for Full Colours. e. Music, Debating, Drama, Arts and Cadet Colours will only be awarded to boys in Years 11 and 12. Examples would include:
» Drama Major role in School Production and committed member of TiGAA » Music Consistent and valued performer in more than two School ensembles and an ensemble leader, or a performer in at least three major School performances » Arts Support the artistic endeavours and technical requirements for at least three School performance productions » Debating Consistent and valued performer in an Open Debating team which has progressed into the Finals Series of the QDU Debating Competition » Cadets Committed and valued Senior member of the Cadet Unit. Recipient of a Senior Leaders Award may be considered.
Honour Colours
Specifically, Honour Colours are awarded for excellence and achievement in the chosen activity. Boys would first need to satisfy the requirements for Full Colours and then have displayed exceptional ability or achievement in the activity. Examples may include the following but these are not prescriptive:
Sport
» Open State or National Schoolboys representation » Premiership winning 1st Team » GPS Championship winning team, eg Relay winners,
Cross Country winning Open team » A team player who consistently performs at an outstanding level in GPS fixtures » An individual athlete who wins an Open GPS
Championship event
Drama
» Lead role and outstanding performance in School production
Music
» Be appointed a lead player in a GPS event, or » Successfully complete a performance diploma minimum
AMusA or equivalent, or » Be selected for a State or National Ensemble, or perform as a soloist on a National or International performance stage
Arts
» Independently lead the technical aspects of major School productions in sound and/or lighting
Debating
» Outstanding debater with achievements beyond the regional level
Cadets
» Exceptional leadership of the TGS Cadet Unit. Recipient of a CUO/WO Course Award and/or representation at a national level may be considered.
Half Colours
Half Colours are awarded for meritorious participation in the chosen activity. They are awarded to boys who have made a First Team or Open Age individual athletes who have not otherwise qualified for Colours. Examples would include:
Sport
» Valued 1st Team player who competes in GPS fixtures » Consistent Open Age individual athlete who places respectably in GPS Championship events
Drama
» Minor role or significant Chorus member in School production or TiGAA
Music
» A committed and valued performer in at least two
School ensembles
Arts
» Supports the technical requirements for at least three
School productions
Debating
» Consistent and valued performer in an Open
Debating team
Cadets
» Fulfilled all Cadet requirements for position of Sergeant or above or has shown significant service to Cadets.
1st Team GPS Premiers
Players in GPS Premiership winning 1st Teams are eligible for the following:
» Boys who have been awarded Full Colours have their award automatically upgraded to Honour Colours. The
Honour gold crown is to be embroidered on their top pocket as outlined below. » Boys who have been awarded Full Colours are eligible to receive the School’s Premiership Cap. » Boys who are awarded Half Colours in a premiership winning 1st Team are permitted to have the gold crown embroidered on the bottom left pocket of the blazer beside the Half Colours Award.
Procedure for determining Awards
Colours are awarded by the Headmaster. However, the Headmaster will seek prior recommendations from a Colours Committee consisting of the:
» Director of Sport and Activities (Chairman) » Head of Senior School » Director of Coaching (in the given sport) or Director of
Performance » Coach, or Master-in-Charge of the given sport or activity
Recording of Colours: Colours awards shall be recorded, by the Headmaster’s Personal Assistant, in a suitably inscribed and permanent Colours Register.
Presentation of Colours: Colours certificates (suitably inscribed with the exact wording permissible for embroidery on the School blazer) will be presented by the Headmaster at a full School Assembly.
The Award
» Once awarded Colours, recipients may have these embroidered on the School blazer pockets. » Boys may show, on the pocket, only those activities, and year, for which Colours have been awarded.
Representative awards may not be displayed. » For multiple awards in the same activity, embroidery should occur on the one line, for example, Swimming 2018, 19, 20 or Swimming 2018 - 2021. » Embroidery for Colours Awards should not extend beyond the bottom of the blazer pocket.
Honour Colours consist of a gold embroidered crown beside the activity, team and year of the Award placed under the School crest on the top pocket of the blazer.
Example: Cricket 1st XI 2021 ; Music 2021 ; Volleyball 1st VI Premiers 2021
Full Colours consist of gold lettering with the activity, team and year of the Award placed under the School crest on the top pocket of the blazer.
Example: Football 1st XI 2021; Drama 2021
Half Colours consist of gold lettering with the activity, team and year of the Award placed on the bottom left pocket of the blazer.
Leadership Positions
School Leadership positions of Senior Prefects and Prefects will be embroidered above the School crest on the blazer. House Captain will be embroidered on the bottom right pocket of the blazer under the House Colours badge. Example: House Captain 2021.
House Colours
» House Colours are awarded for consistent endeavour in a range of House and School Activities, including
Academic, Cultural, Sport and Service. » Excellence and/or leadership receives extra recognition. » Half Colours, Full Colours and Honour Colours are awarded over the six year period a boy can expect to be at the Senior School. » After a boy satisfies the criteria for Half Colours, he continues earning points and may then receive his Full
Colours and Honour Colours.
Procedure for Determining Awards
» Each boy is responsible for ensuring his own data are recorded. » Each boy is to make application for Colours to the Head of Senior School.
New Boy
» A new boy entering the School later than Year 7 will be considered for Colours on a pro-rata basis.
Range of Activities
» To encourage a range of activities, points scored must come from ALL four (4) categories.
A. House Sport/House Activity (10 points for Half, 20 points for Full, 30 points for Honour Colours)
B. Cultural/Academic/Cadets/Outdoor Activity/Clubs & Societies (5 points for Half, 10 points for Full, 15 points for Honour Colours)
C. GPS Sport/Other Sport (at least 1 point)
D. Service to the School and Community (10 points for Half, 15 points for Full, 20 points for Honour Colours)
The Award
» The Award will consist of a badge in the shape of the
School Shield, which will be sewn on to the bottom righthand pocket of the School Blazer. » Half Colours will be distinguished with the letter of the
House. » Full Colours will be the above, with the House name and year embroidered on the pocket beneath the badge. » Honour Colours will be the above, with a gold embroidered crown beside the House name and year.
Points Required
Half Colours 70 points (minimum 10 points from Category A, 5 from B, 10 from C and 10 from D)
Full Colours 140 points (minimum 20 points from Category A, 10 from B, 15 from C and 15 from D)
Honour Colours* 210 points (minimum 30 points from Category A, 15 from B, 20 from C and 20 from D)
* Boys are eligible to earn Honour Colours more than once.
HOUSE COLOURS: Below is listed the ladder of points available for the Award of House Colours
ACTIVITY POINTS BONUS
CATEGORY A HOUSE SPORT/HOUSE ACTIVITY
HOUSE SPORT/HOUSE ACTIVITY
» Basketball, Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football,
Track & Field, Volleyball, Tug-of-War, Orienteering, Seven-aside Football, Table Tennis, Softball, Handball, Theatre Sports,
Debating, Quiz, Singing, Chess House Team 1 Swimming/Track & Field with at least 3 events 1 Age Champion 1 Second Song Group 1
CULTURAL
» Music (not lesson) » Drama – School Production » TiGAA » Technical Team » Debating/Public Speaking/Mooting First activity 5 Each subsequent activity 2
Full Commitment 5 Reasonable Commitment 2 Leader 1 GPS Music Day of Excellence 1 GPS Music Showcase 1 Captain 1 Lead Role 1
ACADEMIC
Dux of Year – 10; Proxime Accessit – 8; Maxima Cum Laude (Speech Day) – 8; Merit – 7; Subject Prize (e.g. Physics) – 5; Maxima Cum Laude (Semester 1) – 5; Magna Cum Laude – 4; Cum Laude – 3; Pro Summa Diligentia – 4; Pro Diligentia – 3; Special Commendation – 2; Mathematics Team Challenge – 1; Science & Engineering Challenge – 1; Da Vinci Decathlon – 1 CADETS Full Commitment 6 Promotion 3
Maximum 10 points per year CLUBS & SOCIETIES
» Photography Club, Interact Club, Latin Club, TGS Show Cattle
Team Reasonable Commitment 3
Full Commitment 3 Reasonable Commitment 1 Annual Camp 1
Office Bearer (President, 1 Secretary, Treasurer) Board Member 1
DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD Gold Award Silver Award Bronze Award 3 2 1
CATEGORY C GPS SPORT & OTHER SPORT
GPS SPORT
» Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Debating, Rugby, Football,
Tennis, Volleyball » Swimming, Track & Field, Cross Country A Team 5
B/C Team Other Team 4 3
Full Commitment & GPS participation 5
Full Commitment but NO GPS participation 3 Captain 1 Representative Team 1
A team member must have played at least FIVE GPS fixture games in the one season, otherwise he is to be considered a member of the lower team. In the case of injury, due consideration will be given to the boy who would otherwise have played in a team.
OTHER TGS REPRESENTATIVE SPORTS
» Non GPS Competition Full Commitment 3 Reasonable Commitment 1 Captain 1
CATEGORY D SERVICE
Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp
Spectator at a GPS Championship (Cross Country, Swimming, Track & Field)
Attending School Production (not participating)
SCHOOL STUDENT COMMITTEES
» Full Commitment
» Reasonable Commitment
Examples include: Student Representative Committee, Spirit Squad, Junior Liaison Leaders, White Ribbon Committee, Student Service Committee
SERVICE TO CADETS
Catafalque Party
Drum Corps
Drill Team / Q Store
» Full Commitment
» Reasonable Commitment
SERVICE TO THE ARTS, SERVICE TO DRAMA, SERVICE TO SPORT, SERVICE TO SCHOOL
» Full Commitment
» Reasonable Commitment
Examples include: Arts – Performances at School or Community functions Drama – Volunteer assistance at performances or productions Sport – Coaching, Managing, Officiating Touch Judges and Ball Boys School – Volunteer assistance for P&F Functions, School Events & Activities, Billeting visiting Students
COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS
» Full-day involvement (6+ hours) » Half-day involvement (2-4 hours) Examples include: Clean-up Australia Day, 40 Hour Famine, Charity Collection, Lantana Clearing, Relay 4 Life, Blood Donor, Language & Cultural Festival, Rosie’s Charity BBQ, Peak 2 Park Charity Fun Run (or similar).
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
» Full Commitment (outside of School hours)
» Reasonable Commitment (outside of School hours)
» Full Commitment (during School hours)
» Reasonable Commitment (during School hours) Examples include: Aged-care, Toowoomba West Special School, Toowoomba East SS, Homework Assistance Program, Modified Rugby Program. 5
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