Recognitions and Violations
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Student Recognition for Being a Peacemaker
A student who stops a fight instead of encouraging others can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher or staff member observes the behaviour and records it in the recognition system.
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Being a Peacemaker A student who stops a fight instead of looking on or encouraging other students to fight 2
Student Recognition for Faithfulness
A student who is faithful in completing a task or attending an activity can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher or staff member observes the behaviour and records it in the recognition system.
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Faithful A student who was faithful in the completion of a task or in the attendance of an activity 2
Student Recognition for Showing Humility
A student who acts humbly can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher or staff member observes the behaviour and records it in the recognition system.
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Showing humility A student who acted humbly 2
Student Recognition for Exhibiting Good Discipline
A student who generally uses self-control can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Staff observes consistent disciplined behaviour and records it.
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Exhibiting good discipline A student that is generally able to use self-control 2
Student Recognition for Participation in Variety Concert
A student who participated in the variety concert and did not miss any practices can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Concert organizer or teacher confirms full attendance and records the recognition.
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Participation in variety concert This student participated in the variety concert and did not miss any of the practices 2
Student Recognition for Break Duty of Prefects
A prefect or monitor who performs exceptional duty during break time can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- prefects and monitors at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Supervising staff observes the duty and records it.
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Break duty of prefects A prefect or monitor is identified for exceptional duty during break 2
Student Recognition for Obedience
A student who listens and obeys in a specific situation can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher or staff member observes the obedience and records it.
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Obedient A student listens and obeys in a specific situation 2
Student Recognition for Honesty
A student who tells the truth in a specific situation can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher or staff member observes the truthful action and records it.
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Honesty A student tells the truth in a specific situation 2
Student Recognition for Exhibiting Self-Control
A student who demonstrates self-control in a specific situation can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher or staff member observes the behaviour and records it in the recognition system.
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Exhibiting self-control A student that exhibits self-control in a specific situation 2
Student Recognition for Participation in Sports or Culture
A student who participates in a sporting or cultural event can be recognized and awarded 1 point.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Coach, teacher, or organizer records participation.
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Participation in sports or culture A student who participates in a specific sporting and/or cultural event. 1
Student Recognition for District Athletics GDE
A student who participated in the GDE’s district athletics event can be recognized and awarded 3 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Coach or event organizer records participation.
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District Athletics GDE This student participated in the GDE’s district athletics event 3
Student Recognition for Working Quietly Without Being Told
A student who focuses on work without needing teacher intervention can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher observes the behaviour and records it in the system.
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Working quietly without being told A student is able to focus on the work at hand without teacher intervention. 2
Student Recognition for Faithful Participation in Sport
A student who faithfully attended all sports practices and events for a term can be recognized and awarded 10 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Coach or team manager verifies attendance and records recognition.
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Faithful participation in sport A student who faithfully attended all sports practices and events for a term 10
Student Recognition for Nationals GDE
A student who participated in the GDE’s national athletics event can be recognized and awarded 5 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Coach or event organizer records participation.
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Nationals GDE This student participated in the GDE’s national athletics event 5
Student Recognition for Showing Patience
A student who shows patience in a specific situation can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher or staff member observes the behaviour and records it in the recognition system.
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Showing patience A student that showed patience in a specific situation 2
Student Recognition for Loving Behaviour
A student who acts with care toward another student or staff member can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher or staff member observes the behaviour and records it in the recognition system.
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Loving behaviour A student who acted with care towards another student or staff member. 2
Student Recognition for Courteous and Respectful Conduct
A student who is well-mannered and respectful toward parents, teachers, fellow students, and strangers on school premises can be recognized and awarded 2 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Teacher or staff member observes the behaviour and records it in the recognition system.
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Courteous and respectful A student who is well-mannered and respectful toward parents, teachers, fellow students and strangers on school premises 2
Student Recognition for Participation in Eisteddfod per Item
A student receives 1 point for each Eisteddfod item they participate in.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Event coordinator records each participation.
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Participation in Eisteddfod per item 1 recognition will be given to a student for every Eisteddfod item he/she participates in 1
Student Recognition for Being Helpful
A student who helps a staff member or parent in a specific way can be recognized and awarded 1 point.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Staff member observes the helpful act and records it.
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Helpful A student who helped a staff member or parent in a specific manner 1
Student Recognition for Regional Athletics GDE
A student who participated in the GDE’s regional athletics event can be recognized and awarded 4 points.
- Who it is for
- students at Benjamin Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Coach or event organizer records participation.
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Regional Athletics GDE This student participated in the GDE’s regional athletics event 4
Facts
Reference
https://benjaminprep.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Recognitions-and-Violations-2026-27.5.24.pdf
Key Takeaways
- Document title: 'Recognitions & Violations' (Benjamin Preparatory Recognition and Violation Layout)
- Recognitions include categories such as 'Servant-hearted', 'Loving behaviour', 'Courteous and respectful', 'Exhibiting self-control', 'Showing patience', 'Showing humility', 'Being a Peacemaker', 'Faithful', 'Handed in lost goods or money', 'Honesty', 'Obedient', 'Exhibiting good discipline', 'Working quietly without being told', 'Helpful', 'Break duty of prefects', 'Participation', 'Well behaved', 'Correct and neat dress code', 'Well mannered', 'Returned report'
- Sports & Cultural recognitions include 'Participation in sports or culture', 'Participation in variety concert', 'Participation in Eisteddfod per item', 'Item winner in Eisteddfod', 'Regional Athletics GDE', 'District Athletics GDE', 'Nationals GDE', 'Nationals SACSSA', 'Faithful participation in sport', and 'Excellence in Eisteddfod' (diploma/gold/silver-bronze)
- Violations are divided into Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 with severity-based point values (mostly negative)
- Level 3 violations must be reported to the principal as soon as possible; principal may involve the disciplinary committee; parents contacted; disciplinary inquiry conducted
- Visible evidence for Level 3 is confiscated (videos, pictures, lyrics, graffiti); if no evidence, witnesses list is presented
- Consequences/rewards mapping includes: 20 Friday civvies, 40 Ice Cream, 60 Tuck shop Voucher, 80 Merit Scroll; and 20 Friday Detention, 40/60/80 Disciplinary Hearing – Suspension/Expulsion
- Parent/guardian agreement section: 'We, the parent/guardian of ______ agree to the above' with Mom and Dad name/signature lines
- Benjamin Preparatory
- Disciplinary Committee
- Principal
- Parents/guardians
- Mom
- Dad
- GDE (as referenced in athletics events)
- SACSSA (as referenced in nationals athletics)