JPC Colours
INTRODUCTION
At John Paul College, we encourage our students to value the opportunities that are made available to them in pursuing both academic studies and co-curricular activities. The skills and knowledge gained from such pursuits ensure our students are able to meet any challenges with confidence.
Co-Curricular Programme
The co-curricular programme offered at John Paul College is extensive and enables our students to participate in a diverse range of activities. We believe that a wide-ranging co-curricular programme provides for a holistic education in which students can compete, participate and engage in activities outside the normal classroom situation.
The College deliberately pursues excellence and encourages students to achieve their best. An element of this mission is celebrating and rewarding the hard work and camaraderie that are developed within a co-curricular activity. The recognition of students' achievement in, and commitment to, co-curricular activity, is the basis for this system.
Awards may be presented in the following co-curricular activities:
- Academic
- Arts
- Service
- Sport
Awards Programme
John Paul College has built a culture where excellence is recognised, valued and aspired to. The incorporation of Colours into the College Awards is an important element of this. High achievement in any area of discipline requires a willingness to commit to greater hours of practice, readiness to make sacrifices and learning beyond what is simply taught in the classroom.
Colours provide public and ongoing acknowledgement of achievement and underline that at JPC all fields of excellence are aspired to and recognised. Academic Colours may be presented for achievement across any combination of subjects from Years 7 -12.
Awards for Academic & Co-Curricular Activities
John Paul College has in place a four-tiered system for recognising both achievement in and commitment to a co-curricular activity. The criteria for the awarding of prizes are clearly outlined in this booklet.
The four-tiers are:
- PRINCIPAL'S HONOURS
In circumstances of exceptional achievement a student is eligible, at the Principal's discretion to receive Principal's Honours.
It is important to note that achieving the criteria for Full Colours in an area a second time does not automatically entitle a student to receive Principal's Honours. It is also important to note the awarding of Principal's Honours is entirely at the discretion of the Principal. Nominations for these Honours are supplied to the Principal by the Colours Committee. Successful nominees are awarded a certificate and a silver shield badge.
- FULL COLOURS
When - Awarded at a full school assembly, printed in the Newsletter and College Annual.
What - Students are awarded a certificate and a Full Colours shield badge.
How – Students that deem themselves eligible must present a Colours nomination form to the Colours Committee before the conclusion of the Term.
- HALF COLOURS
When - Awarded at a full school assembly, printed in the Newsletter and College Annual.
What - Students are awarded a certificate and a Half Colours badge.
How - Students that deem themselves eligible must present a Colours nomination form to the Colours Committee before the conclusion of the school term.
- JUNIOR COLOURS
When - Awarded at a full school assembly, printed in the Newsletter and College Annual.
What - Students are awarded a certificate and a Junior Colours badge.
How - Students in Years 7 – 9 that deem themselves eligible must present a Colours nomination form to the Colours Committee before the conclusion of the school term.
Criteria for Awards
Academic Colours
Year 7/8 Junior Colours
In academic statement (Semester 1 or 2) students must achieve "A" grades in any 3 core subjects (English, Mathematics, Religion, Science or HASS) and a minimum of "B" grades for all other subjects.
Year 9/10 Half Colours
In academic statement (Semester 1 or 2) students must achieve "A" grades in any 3 core subjects (English, Mathematics, Religion, Science or HASS) and a minimum of "B" grades for all other subjects.
Given the academic rigour of extension classes consideration will be given to students grades in these areas.
Year 11/12 ATAR Half Colours
In academic statement students must achieve a minimum of 3 "A" grades and 3 "C" grades (depending on study load).
Year 11/12 ATAR Full Colours
In academic statement students must achieve a minimum of 4 "A" grades and 2 "B" grades (depending on study load).
Year 11/12 ATAR Honours
Year 12 ATAR students who receive a minimum of 10 "A" grades upon completion of Years 11 and 12.
Year 11/12 VET Half Colours
In academic statement student achieves 2 "A" grades from English, Mathematics and Religion, a minimum of "B" grades in other subjects and completes a Certificate I.
Year 11/12 VET Full Colours
In academic statement student achieves 4 "A" grades including English, Mathematics and Religion, a minimum of "B" grades in other subjects and completes a Certificate II.
Year 11/12 VET Honours
Year 12 VET students who receive a minimum of 7 "A" grades including English, Mathematics and Religion, a minimum of "B" grades in other subjects and completes a Certificate III at completion of year 11 and 12.
Arts Colours
Arts Junior Colours
Significant contribution to one area of the Arts programme over an extended period of time. (25 Points)
Drama/Dance/Media: 75Hours
Music: 200Hours
Arts Half Colours
Outstanding contribution to more than one area of the Arts programme over an extended period of time.
(50 Points)
Drama/Dance/Media: 150Hours
Music: 400Hours
Arts Full Colours
Outstanding contribution to the Arts programme over an extended period of time. (75 Points)
Drama/Dance/Media: 300Hours
Music: 600Hours
Arts Honours
Individual excellence at a state level in any area of the Arts (1st, 2nd, 3rd place in a major competition)
OR
Nomination by Arts Department
Service Colours
Service Half Colours
Significant contribution to community service over an extended period of time. 30+ hours of logged community service.
Service Full Colours
Outstanding contribution to community service over an extended period of time. 40+ hours of logged community service.
Service Honours
Outstanding contribution to community service over an extended period of time. 50+ hours of logged community service
OR
Nomination by HCO.
Sports Colours
Sport Half Colours
Selection for and participation in all 3 ACC teams in one year.
OR
Selection for and participation with the same ACC team three years in a row.
Full Colours
Selection for and participation with the same ACC team four years in a row.
Sports Honours
Age Champion at ACC
OR
All Star at ACC
OR
Selection for and participation in the same ACC team five years in a row.
OR
Selection for a state team in a school sport.
Colours Committee
The Colours Committee receives nominations detailing the fulfilment of criteria for Honours, Full Colours, Half Colours and Junior Colours from students or the teachers responsible for the activities.
It is the responsibility of the Colours Committee to accept or reject the nominations. The Principal, in consultation with the Colours Committee, has the right to revoke an award in exceptional circumstances.
The Colours Committee should ensure that there is parity in the awarding of Full Colours, Half Colours and Junior Colours awards across all co-curricular activities. The Colours Committee is comprised of:
- Coordinator of College Colours
- Two Heads of Learning Area
- One House Coordinator
The Colours Committee will meet periodically throughout the year as nominations are submitted. Honours, Full Colours, Half Colours and Junior Colours will be published in the Daily Notices prior to presentation of awards at a School Assembly.
Colours Appeals
Any student who wishes to contest the decision of the Colours Committee in relation to their nomination for an award, must lodge an appeal in writing to the Vice Principal within 48 hours of the awards being published. The appeal must be written by the student (using the proforma available at student reception) and state the reasons the student disagrees with the decision of the Colours Committee. The appeal must focus on the reasons the award is deserved and must not make comparison with other students who have received the award. The students must also make themselves available to speak to the Colours Committee at a specially convened meeting prior to the presentation at the School Assembly.
Once the Colours Committee has considered the appeal, its decision is final.
Note: the appeals process is between the student and the Colours committee.
Timeline for Presentation Of Awards
Awards are made on the basis of attendance, participation, excellence and/or service. Nomination forms for Colours will be presented to the Colours Committee by the student. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that nominations meet the criteria for the level of award for which the student is being nominated.
In certain circumstances, students can also nominate themselves for outstanding achievement in the Arts and Sports by completing a nomination form detailing their achievements, which is available at Student Reception. The completed form needs to be returned to the corresponding Head of Learning Area.
- Head of Sports - Ms Judy Bailiff
- Head of Arts - Mr Troy Francesconi
Completed nominations for Academic and Service awards can be forwarded to the Colours Committee through the students Home Room.
The Colours Committee will consider the nominations and accept or reject individual recommendations. Colours will be presented in Terms One, Two and Three. Students and Parents will be notified by mail letter one week prior to the presentation. Principal's Honours may be presented at Awards Night.
Recipients' names will be published in the John Paul College newsletter.
Presentation of Awards -Awards will be presented at a full school assembly after the 'Right of Appeal' period has elapsed and any appeal has been heard.
Recipients of College Colours will receive a certificate indicating the award, activity, year and a badge indicating the specific activity.
