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Celebrating ākonga achievements is an important aspect of our college life throughout the year.  Celebrating participation, achievement and excellence ensures that all aspects of our College life are recognised and affirmed.

Recognising Ākonga Participation, Achievement and ExcellenceWe have developed a comprehensive portfolio of awards which span our college year and promote the Jesuit Mission through recognising Cura Personalis, Cura Apostolica and Cura Universalis. 


Cura Personalis Awards - celebrating that which helps us grow as individuals

Name

Criteria

Award

House points

Celebrating daily moments of personal participation, achievement or excellence.

Contributes to personal and House achievement

Ākonga of the week

Weekly Ākonga award for someone who has displayed notable personal excellence, open to be nominated by any ākonga.

One award drawn and presented in weekly assembly and Lunch Bar Voucher

Weekly Principal’s Award per Year Level

Weekly Excellence Review - best in year group as nominated by Manutaki

Weekly Newsletter announcement, certificate and 10 House Points

Faith

For Ākonga who have demonstrated particular support for the Catholic Life of our College

Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly

Hope

For Ākonga who bring light and hope into the world for others

Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly

Love

For Ākonga who demonstrate love of God and others

Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly

Prudence

For Ākonga who consistently make great choices

Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly

Temperance

For Ākonga who practice self-control 

Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly

Justice

For Ākonga who are fair and just to all 

Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly

Fortitude

For Ākonga who demonstrate resilience and courage

Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly

Virtues Award

For Ākonga who have achieved all 7 Virtue awards during their time at College

Badge awarded at annual prize giving

Cura Apostolica -  annually celebrating that which advances the mission of our College
NameCriteria
Award

 

Academic Excellence

Per Year group: Top in each subject 

Per Year group: Top in each Year

 

Certificate awarded at annual prize giving

Sporting Excellence 

Top 3 Per Year group:

Outstanding performance in College sport. 

Certificate awarded at annual prize giving

 

Cultural Excellence

Top 3 Per Year group:  Outstanding contribution and performance in the arts, visual arts, music and culture.

Certificate awarded at annual prize giving

 

Community Excellence

Top 3 Per Year group:  Outstanding generosity and compassion to those in need.

Certificate awarded at annual prize giving

 

Leadership Excellence

Top nominations across different leadership areas:

  • -      Ākonga Leadership
  • -      Cultural Leadership
  • -      House Leadership
  • -      Sports Leadership
  • -      Academic Leadership
  • -      Special Character Leadership

 

School Colours

For exceptional and prestigious achievement - in sports and arts.

School  Colours

House Points

Ākonga with most number of House Points per year group

Annual Prize giving - Voucher

House Cup

The House which has received the most House Points in the year.

House Cup presented at Annual Prize Giving

Magis Award

A supreme award for the  ākonga in the top year group who has been nominated for achieving across all areas of College Life.  The 8 nominees from across the year group will be acknowledged with the overall recipient announced at prize giving.

Ākonga Prize and Certificate

Cura Universalis - annually celebrating that which improves our common home and world
Name
Criteria
Award

Competence Award

For Ākonga who use knowledge and develop talents and skills to do something efficiently so they can be relied upon.

Badge and Certificate award at annual prize giving

Compassion Award

For Ākonga who cultivate empathy, concern for others and stand in solidarity with those who are suffering.

Badge and Certificate award at annual prize giving

Commitment Award

For Ākonga  who demonstrate dedication to personal growth, excellence and the pursuit of the common good.

Badge and Certificate award at annual prize giving

Conscience Award

For Ākonga who demonstrate the ability to consider the impact of their actions on others and the world around them.

Badge and Certificate award at annual prize giving

Loyola Award

A supreme award for Ākonga who have received all 4 C’s awards

School Colours