At Marymede Catholic College we acknowledge the achievements of our students within our diverse community as they strive to challenge themselves In the way of Mary.
The College’s Affirmation Policy enables our community to acknowledge and affirm students who have achieved personal excellence or made significant contributions to the College that espouse our values of compassion, inclusivity, integrity, learning and respect.
By affirming our students, we encourage them to continue to grow, lead and serve during their time at the College and beyond.
Principles
All students have the opportunity to be affirmed and acknowledged for growth.
We believe that by acknowledging positive achievements students will strive to reach their goals.
Growth for all can be achieved in various ways.
Marymede will provide a variety of opportunities for students to achieve their goals both inside and outside of the classroom.
Achievement can occur through Academic, College Co-Curricular activities and involvement in community service programs.
We encourage persistence, determination and a positive attitude to learning.
We recognise students who demonstrate excellence and endeavour in their studies.
We believe in assessing achievement using a pre-determined standard.
College Colour Awards
The Marymede Catholic College Colour Awards acknowledge, affirm and celebrate students’ significant achievements and contributions to the Marymede community through out a school year.
Colours are awarded in the following categories:
Students are required to ensure they correctly record their attendance or participation. An opportunity will be provided at the end of year in advance of the Awards Evening for students to review their points tally.
How to achieve College Colours
To achieve College Colours students in Year 7 -12 must achieve specific outcomes in a Colour Category over the course of a school year. Points are awards for approved activities in each category. Students can achieve their Colours in more than one category each year.
Students must ensure that their attendance and participation is recorded on attendance lists for each activity. This data is recorded on SIMON as a commendation for students and families to see. An opportunity will be provided at the end of year in advance of the Awards Evening for students to review their points tally.
Student who achieve the requirement for each category in a school year will be acknowledged at the end of year College Awards Evening. They will receive a certificate and a letter confirming that they can have the appropriate College Colours embroidered on their blazer pocket and the year of achievement.
Activities and opportunities to achieve College Colours
Academic Awards
Year Level
Number of Subjects per year
Number of Academic Awards required to achieve colours in an academic year.
7
22
10
8
20
9
9
16
7
10
12
5
11
12
5
Approved acts of service that contribute to the College community.
Leading College assemblies
2 points
Community Mass Ministry
2 points
Youth Group Participation - Attend 80% the meetings in a term
2 points
Retreat/Reflection Day
1 point
St Vincent De Paul Participation - 80% attendance in a term
2 points
St Vincent De Paul fundraising events
2 points
Roles in Liturgies (Year Level or Class)
2 points or 1 point for one-off event
Lunchtime clubs for students (planning /organising)
2 points
Lunchtime clubs for students - 80% attendance in a term
2 points
FIRE Carriers Actions - (attending excursions/events, incursions such as Indigenous planting session, activities conducted during NRW, Sorry Day, The Long Walk)
2 points
Earth and environmental clubs (Gardening club, voluntary rubbish collection, recycling of cans, bottles and paper, etc) - 80% Attendance in a term
2 points
Volunteering to support Charity drives: (Caritas, Project Compassion, Opening the Doors Foundation, St Vincent De Paul, House Charities)
2 points
College Theme Art – submission
2 points
College Theme Art – selected artwork
3 points
Breakfast Club Volunteering - 80% attendance in a term
2 points
Music Ministry / Liturgical Music – students in Band / Choral for all College Masses and Liturgical Events
2 points
Students demonstrating their talents and skills in the College Community.
Students achieve colours in one subcategory to achieve co- curricular colours, 10 points for each area. A certificate will display if they achieve 10 points in more than one area
Performing Arts
Musical - Cast
8 points
Musical - Cast (Cameo)
4 points
Musical - Crew / Design
3 points
Musical - Crew / Theatre
3 points
Musical - SM/ASM
2 points
Musical audition
1 point
Play - Lead
6 points
Play - Ensemble
4 points
Play – Crew/Design
2 points
Play- Crew/ Theatre
2 points
Performance Evenings (Performers)
2 points per event
Performance Evenings (Crew)
1 point per event
Marymede’s Got Talent
3 points
Marketing and Design
2 points per event
Marketing Team
2 points per event
Organisation & Leadership
2 points per event
Lunch Clubs (EG Dance Club)
2 points per semester
Music
Bands, Choirs and Ensemble
4 points per group
Music Performance Events - Band, Ensemble & Choir Performance Nights
2 points per event
Music Performance Events - Instrumental Music Program Performance Nights
2 points per event
Music Performance Events - Lunchtime Concerts
2 points per event
Music Equipment or Stage Set Up / Pack Up - Students set up and pack up events, all requirements in lead up / after events, back stage or front of house crew
2 points per event
Music Events – Marketing and Design
2 points per event
Music Events – Marketing Team
2 points per event
Music Organisation and Leadership (Ensembles and Events)
2 points per event
Music Competitions / Examination (external)
4 points per event 2 points per place
Visual Arts
Art in College publications (Newsletter, website, yearbook etc)
3 points
Submission in College Art competition Submission
2 points
Winner in College Art competition
5 points
Submission in external Art competition
2 points
Winner in external Art competition
5 points
Art poster designs displayed at the College
2 points
Art Exhibition entry
2 points
Art Exhibition winner
5 points
Art exhibition assistance with set up, curating or taking down
2 points
Art Club – 80% attendance
2 points
Art Club – organising activities
2 points
Sport
SACCSS Premier League Year 7- 10 Teams (80% of the games and attending training)
4 points
SACCSS Senior Sport Year 10 – 12
4 points
SACCSS Player of the Series nomination
2 points
SACCSS Cross Country - train and compete at the carnival
4 points
SACCSS Cross Country – training squad member
1 point
SACCSS Cross Country - Athlete of the Carnival
1 point
SACCSS Athletics - train and compete at the carnival
4 points
SACCSS Athletics - training squad member
2 points
SACCSS Athletics - Athlete of the Carnival
1 point
SACCSS Swimming – train and compete at the carnival
4 points
SACCSS Swimming - training squad member
2 points
SACCSS Swimming - Athlete of the Carnival
1 point
Player of the Series for a team
1 point
One Day Tournament Team Member
2 points
Marymede High Performance Academy - 80% Attendance
Grow
Lead
Serve