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Awards Policy

STIRLING HIGH SCHOOL

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Source domain: stirlinghigh.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is an “Awards Policy” for Stirling High School that sets out how different learner awards are phased in and how awards are defined and administered. It explains general rules (e.g., awards depend on continued participation, are decided by an awards committee, application forms are available in Term 3, and awards can be retracted/suspended for conduct issues) and provides detailed criteria for academic, all-rounder, and culture awards, including specific badge/colours/honours requirements and points systems. It also includes detailed sub-policies for Music and Drama awards, including eligibility, award levels, and performance/exam/Eisteddfod requirements.

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academic award (honours, marks-based)Ongoing

Honours Award (academic marks-based)

Learners can receive an academic Honours Award based on total marks thresholds in the specified terms; certificates are received at the start of Term 1 for Grades 8–11 and at the start of Term 4 for Grade 12.

Who it is for
Grades 8–12 learners meeting the specified marks thresholds
How to act on it
Achieve total marks greater than or equal to the specified thresholds for the relevant terms; the certificate is issued at the stated start-of-term times.
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HONOURS AWARD What is required? Gr 8 & 9: Total marks greater or equal to 810 for Term 2 & Term 4 Gr 10 & 11: Total marks greater or equal to 560 for Term 2 & Term 4 Gr 12: Total marks greater or equal to 560 for Term 2 & Term 3 When will it be awarded? Gr 8 - 11 will receive their certificate at the start of Term 1 the following year. Gr 12 will receive their certificate at the start of Term 4.
academic award (colours)Ongoing

Colours Awards (Academia/academic colours)

Learners can receive a Colours Award if they meet the criteria for a gold badge and achieve an equivalent standard to East London schools; the award includes a scroll and a colours blazer badge (gold laurel leaves).

Who it is for
learners meeting the criteria for colours awards
How to act on it
Meet the stated criteria for a gold badge and the achievement equivalence requirement; awards are determined by the awards committee for each area.
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COLOURS AWARDS ● Applicants must meet the criteria for a gold badge. ● Achievement equivalent to an East London schools’ standard.
academic award badgeOngoing

Academia Silver Badge

Learners can apply for an Academia Silver Badge by attaining the minimum points required on the application form; the badge is worn on the blazer after receiving the award until the next award cycle.

Who it is for
learners applying for Academia awards
How to act on it
Apply using the application form (application forms are available from the office in the third term) and attain at least the minimum points indicated on the application form.
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ACADEMIA SILVER BADGE ● Worn on the blazer after receiving the award until the next award cycle. ● Applicants need to attain a minimum of 7 points as indicated on the application form.
academic merit certificateOngoing

Merit Certificate

Learners can be awarded a Merit Certificate for achieving 80% or more in a subject in Term 2 and Term 4; it is awarded at a Grade Assembly at the start of the year for achievements in the previous academic year.

Who it is for
learners achieving 80%+ in a subject in Term 2 and Term 4
How to act on it
Achieve 80% or more in a subject in Term 2 and Term 4; the certificate is awarded at the Grade Assembly at the start of the year.
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MERIT CERTIFICATE What is required? 80% or more in a subject in Term 2 and Term 4 When will it be awarded? At a Grade Assembly at the start of the year. It is awarded for achievements in the previous academic year.
academic award (colours, marks-based)Ongoing

Colours Award (academic marks-based)

Learners can receive an academic Colours Award based on total marks ranges in Term 2 and Term 4 (and for Grade 12, Term 2 and Term 3); certificates are received at the start of Term 1 for Grades 8–11 and at the start of Term 4 for Grade 12.

Who it is for
Grades 8–12 learners meeting the specified marks ranges
How to act on it
Achieve total marks within the specified ranges for the relevant terms; the certificate is issued at the stated start-of-term times.
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COLOURS AWARD What is required? Gr 8 & 9: Total marks between (and including) 720 and 809 for Term 2 & Term 4 Gr 10 & 11: Total marks between (and including) 490 and 559 for Term 2 & Term 4 Gr 12: Total marks between (and including) 490 and 559 for Term 2 & Term 3 When will it be awarded? Gr 8 - 11 will receive their certificate at the start of Term 1 the following year.
academic award (honours cum laude)Ongoing

Honours Cum Laude Awards (Academia/academic honours cum laude)

Learners can receive an Honours Cum Laude Award if they meet the criteria for an honours award and achieve an equivalent national standard (at the committee’s discretion regarding level of achievement and the event participated in); the award includes a white blazer, a scroll, an honours Cum laude blazer badge and green braiding.

Who it is for
learners meeting the criteria for honours cum laude awards
How to act on it
Meet the stated criteria for an honours award and the achievement equivalence requirement; awards are determined by the awards committee for each area.
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HONOURS CUM LAUDE AWARDS ● Applicants must meet the criteria for an honours award. ● Achievement equivalent to a national standard (at the committee’s discretion regarding level of achievement and the event participated in).
academic award (honours)Ongoing

Honours Awards (Academia/academic honours)

Learners can receive an Honours Award if they meet the criteria for a colours award and achieve an equivalent provincial standard; the award includes a scroll and an honours blazer badge (white laurel leaves) and white braiding.

Who it is for
learners meeting the criteria for honours awards
How to act on it
Meet the stated criteria for a colours award and the achievement equivalence requirement; awards are determined by the awards committee for each area.
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HONOURS AWARDS ● Applicants must meet the criteria for a colours award. ● Achievement equivalent to a provincial standard.
academic award badgeOngoing

Academia Gold Badge

Learners can apply for an Academia Gold Badge by attaining the minimum points (7 points) in both specified grade pairs; the badge is worn on the blazer after receiving the award until the next award cycle.

Who it is for
learners applying for Academia awards
How to act on it
Apply using the application form (application forms are available from the office in the third term) and attain at least 7 points in the required grade terms/pairs.
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ACADEMIA GOLD BADGE ● Worn on the blazer after receiving the award until the next award cycle. ● Applicants must attain the minimum points (7 points) in both Grade 8 and 9 or must attain the minimum points in both Grade 10 and 11 in order to receive the award.

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Key Takeaways

  • Document title: Awards Policy
  • Phasing in for Grade 8 2026: Non-school Cultural activities (Dance), Junior Sports Awards, Non-school Sport activities, Prizegiving Awards
  • General rule: awards assume learner continues activity; badge/scroll is retracted if not
  • General rule: awards determined by an awards committee for each area; policies/criteria reviewed annually
  • General rule: application forms available from the office in the third term
  • General rule: any award may be suspended if learner not in good standing with school code of conduct
  • Academia Silver Badge: minimum 7 points (application form); worn on blazer until next award cycle
  • Academia Gold Badge: minimum 7 points in both Grade 8&9 or both Grade 10&11
  • Merit Certificate: 80%+ in a subject in Term 2 and Term 4; awarded at Grade Assembly at start of year
  • Honours Cum Laude (Academics): Grade 11 or 12 with total >= 630 in any two examination terms
  • All-Rounder qualification: represent school in at least one sport (both summer and winter) and one cultural activity across all three terms; attend practices at least 70%; maintain academics aggregate >=70%; apply in Term 3; minimum 20 points
  • Music awards: Ensemble badges after 2 years (Silver) or 3 years (Gold) active participation; Solo awards include Colours (district), Honours (provincial), Honours Cum Laude (national) with recital requirement
  • Music Honours Cum Laude: Grade 8 practical; minimum 30 points; compulsory 25-minute public recital; cannot be awarded without recital
  • Drama awards: only students enrolled in Dramatic Arts subject qualify for Colours/Honours/Honours Cum Laude; Drama Club members can earn participation badges only
  • Stirling High School
  • SMT (school management team)
  • Head of Culture
  • Awards committee (for each area)
  • Trinity graded exams
  • Eisteddfod (including East London Eisteddfod)
  • Eastern Cape Youth Orchestra
  • National Schools’ Jazz Band
  • ATCL (Performance Diploma or equivalent)