VELDENVLEI PRIMARY SCHOOL policy
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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Cultural Platform Recognition (Eisteddfod, Con Spirito, Artistatue, Podium Pret)
Learners who participate in school-accredited cultural platforms such as Eisteddfod, Con Spirito, Artistatue, and Podium Pret receive recognition through badges and privileges, though no braiding is awarded.
- Who it is for
- learners participating in cultural platforms
- How to act on it
- Participate in any of the accredited cultural platforms; no application required – recognition is automatic upon participation
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Cultural platforms: Eisteddfod, Con Spirito, Artistatue, Podium Pret
Academic Award - Silver Badge (Grades 1–3)
Learners in Grades 1 to 3 who achieve a percentage between 80% and 84% in their subjects are awarded a silver badge. This recognition is given based on performance in the half-yearly assessment.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 1 to 3
- How to act on it
- Achieve 80–84% in subject assessments; no application required – award is automatic upon meeting criteria
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Gr. 1 80 – 84% Silver
Dux Award (Grade 7)
The learner in Grade 7 with the highest academic average across nine subjects (top five learners excluded) is awarded the Dux title, recognizing top overall academic performance.
- Who it is for
- Grade 7 learners
- How to act on it
- Achieve the highest academic average among Grade 7 learners across nine subjects; no application required – award is automatic upon meeting criteria
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HONORARY COLOURS: ACADEMIC Gr. 7 learners with the highest academic average The average is calculated as the total of 9 subjects together, provided that the top 5 learners do not have the
Full Colours Academic Award (Grades 4–6)
Learners in Grades 4 to 6 who maintain an average of 85–89% over one full year are awarded Full Colours, represented by a silver badge.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 4 to 6
- How to act on it
- Maintain 85–89% average across all subjects for one year; no application required – award is automatic upon meeting criteria
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Gr. 4, 5, 6 Learners who could maintain 85 – 89% on average for ONE year.
Honorary Colours Academic Award (Grades 4–6)
Learners in Grades 4 to 6 who maintain an average of 90% or higher for one full year are awarded Honorary Colours, represented by a gold badge and the privilege to purchase and wear a school blazer.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 4 to 6
- How to act on it
- Maintain 90% or higher average across all subjects for one year; submit request to school administration to purchase blazer
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Gr. 4, 5, 6 Learners who could maintain 90% or higher for ONE year.
Honorary Colours Academic Award (Grade 7)
Grade 7 learners who maintain an average of 90% or higher over six months or in the final year are awarded Honorary Colours, represented by a gold badge and the privilege to purchase and wear a school blazer.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grade 7
- How to act on it
- Maintain 90% or higher average over six months or final year; submit request to school administration to purchase blazer
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Gr. 7 Learners who could maintain 90% or higher average for 6 months or final year.
Sports Team Recognition (Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Chess)
Learners who represent the school in any of the accredited sport codes receive recognition through badges and privileges, though no braiding is awarded. Representation can be at regional, district, provincial, or national levels.
- Who it is for
- learners representing the school in sports teams
- How to act on it
- Represent the school in any of the accredited sport codes; no application required – recognition is automatic upon participation
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Sport codes: Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Chess
Special Award for Multiple Platform or Team Achievements
Learners who achieve recognition in multiple cultural platforms or sports teams receive a special award, acknowledging exceptional extracurricular involvement.
- Who it is for
- learners with multiple cultural or sports achievements
- How to act on it
- Achieve recognition in more than one cultural platform or sports team; no application required – award is granted automatically upon meeting criteria
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Special awards for multiple platform or team achievements
Half Colours Academic Award (Grades 4–6)
Learners in Grades 4 to 6 who maintain an average of 80–84% over one full year are awarded Half Colours, represented by a white badge.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 4 to 6
- How to act on it
- Maintain 80–84% average across all subjects for one year; no application required – award is automatic upon meeting criteria
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Gr. 4, 5, 6 Learners who could maintain 80 – 84% on average for ONE year.
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Reference
https://veldenvleischool.co.za/academics
Key Takeaways
- Veldenvlei Primary School
- Grade 1 – 7
- Half yearly prize giving
- Academic awards: Silver (80–84%), Gold (85–100%)
- Half Colours: 80–84% average
- Full Colours: 85–89% average
- Honorary Colours: 90%+ average
- Gold badge for Honorary Colours
- Blazer purchase allowed for Honorary Colours
- No braiding for culture or sport awards
- Cultural platforms: Eisteddfod, Con Spirito, Artistatue, Podium Pret
- Sport codes: Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Chess
- Regional/District, Provincial, National team representation
- Special awards for multiple platform or team achievements
- Learners must wear prescribed attire during activities
- Written apology required for absences
- Prohibited behaviors: bad sportsmanship, foul language, fights
- Veldenvlei Primary School
- Grades 1 – 7
- Eisteddfod
- Con Spirito
- Artistatue
- Podium Pret
- Rugby
- Hockey
- Netball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Athletics