29/04/2011
HONOURS BLAZERS
Grade 11 and 12 boys are nominated for an Honours Blazer once they have been awarded:
Three Full Colours Awards in any three different activities, OR
Two Full Colours and Two Half Colours Awards in any four different activities.
A Grade 11 boy who qualifies for an Honours Blazer may only wear it from the start of his Grade 12 year. The granting of an Honours Blazer shall be at the sole discretion of the Council, subject to confirmation by the Senior Management of the College.
The Honours Blazer Award is indicated by a Maroon College Blazer with twisted cord and an Honours Badge. A Maroon Tie is worn in conjunction with the blazer. The Honours Blazer is never worn with an open-neck shirt.
MAGNA CUM LAUDE BLAZER
A Magna Cum Laude Blazer may be awarded only to a Grade 12 boy who meets the required standards. The recipient must be a College Leader or a boy who has already received an Honours Blazer.
The recipient must show:
- exemplary conduct in all aspects of school life
- generosity of spirit, humility and unselfishness in College life
- uncompromised loyalty and dedication to the College and his peers
- exceptional qualities of integrity, leadership, responsibility and reliability
Nominations for the award must be made in writing and must be fully motivated. The nominee will require the unanimous approval of the Council, Senior Management and Headmaster of the College.
The Magna Cum Laude Award is indicated by a black blazer and a gold badge. A Maroon Tie is worn in conjunction with the blazer. The blazer is never worn with an open-neck shirt.
ACADEMIC COLOURS
Junior Academic Colours are awarded to Grade 8 and 9 boys who achieve a year-end academic average of 80% or more; or who alternatively are placed in the Top 50 in any recognised national Olympiad.
Academic Half Colours are awarded to Grade 10 boys who receive a year-end academic average of 75% or more; or who alternatively are placed in the Top 50 in any recognised national Olympiad AND Grade 11 and 12 boys who receive a year-end academic average of 70% or more; or who alternatively are placed in the Top 100 in any recognised national Olympiad.
Academic Full Colours are awarded to Grade 11 and 12 boys who receive a year-end academic of 75% or more; or who alternatively are placed in the Top 50 in any recognised national Olympiad.
ACADEMIC DUX AWARDS
Gold, Silver and Bronze Academic Dux Awards are made each year at the Annual Prizegiving to the top three boys in each grade. Achievement is assessed on basis of the final academic average achieved at the end of the year. Recipients must meet the general regulations.
OVERALL DUX AWARDS
Gold, Silver and Bronze Academic Dux Awards are made each year at the Annual Prizegiving to the top three overall achievers in each grade. For purposes of the Overall Dux awards, a points system is used to assess all-round participation and achievement four areas:
- Final academic average
- Summer Sport
- Winter Sport
- Cultural Activities or an additional sport
Recipients must meet the General Regulations for Awards.
LEADERSHIP AWARDS
COLLEGE HEAD BOY AND DEPUTIES
A Letter of Authority entitling a boy to purchase and wear the College Head Boy’s Scroll and White Blazer, and Maroon Blazer is awarded at a special assembly held for this purpose. Boys who do not meet the general regulations are ineligible for the positions of Head Boy or Deputy Head Boy.
GRADE 12 LEADERS
All duly appointed Grade 12 Leaders shall be entitled to purchase and wear the prescribed blue shirt in place of the standard white school shirt. In addition, Grade 12 Leaders qualify to wear the Leader’s braiding and scroll.
MATRIC RED TIE AWARD
All Grade 12 boys who meet the requirements outlined under General Regulations are entitled to purchase and wear the special red tie in place of the standard school tie.
