BRACKENFELL HOﾋRSKOOL policy
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Sport Honorary Colours
Learners who excel in sports are awarded sport honorary colours, presented during the October Sport Prizegiving.
- Who it is for
- learners involved in sports activities
- How to act on it
- Applications are submitted by the Head of Sport to the Merit Committee with supporting evidence; final approval is given by the committee.
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● October: Sport Prizegiving (Sport awards) - Honorary colours for Sport are presented
Top 10 Learner Recognition (Top Gold Function)
Each grade’s top 10 learners are recognized at the April Top Gold Function, an event hosted by the Head of Academics. This is a formal acknowledgment of academic excellence.
- Who it is for
- top 10 learners in each grade
- How to act on it
- Recognition is automatic based on academic performance; no application required.
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● April: Top Gold Function - Presented by the Head of Academics - The Top 10 learners of each grade receive recognition
Gr 10 Academic Honorary Colours
Grade 10 learners who excel academically are awarded honorary colours during the July Gr 10 Special Awards assembly. These awards recognize achievement in the current academic year.
- Who it is for
- Grade 10 learners
- How to act on it
- Applications are submitted by the Head of Academics to the Merit Committee with supporting evidence; final approval is given by the committee.
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● July: Gr 10 Special Awards (see Academic awards) - Gr 10 academic honorary colours are presented
Leadership Award
Learners who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities are recognized through this award, which is part of the broader merit system. Specific details are managed by the leadership department.
- Who it is for
- learners demonstrating leadership
- How to act on it
- Applications are submitted by the relevant department head to the Merit Committee with supporting evidence.
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1 Merit awards are made in the following focus areas: ● Laureus Award ● Academic ● Culture ● Sports ● Leadership ● Top 20
Laureus Award
This prestigious award is given to learners who have earned honorary colours in Academics, Culture, and Sport. It is presented at the beginning of Grade 12 during the Academic Prizegiving or later if awarded after.
- Who it is for
- Grade 12 learners with honorary colours in three areas
- How to act on it
- Eligibility is automatic upon meeting criteria; applications are not required. The award is conferred by the Merit Committee.
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Laureus Award qualification: honorary colours in Academics, Culture, and Sport; presented at beginning of Grade 12 year during Academic Prizegiving (or later if awarded after)
Top 20 Award
Learners ranked in the top 20 of their grade receive recognition as part of the merit system, though specific details on presentation are not provided in this document.
- Who it is for
- top 20 learners in each grade
- How to act on it
- Recognition is determined by academic performance; no application required.
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1 Merit awards are made in the following focus areas: ● Laureus Award ● Academic ● Culture ● Sports ● Leadership ● Top 20
Academic Honorary Colours
Learners who achieve excellence in academics may be awarded academic honorary colours, which are presented during the February Academic Prizegiving. Eligibility is based on achievements in the previous year (January–December), and applicants must meet attendance and conduct requirements.
- Who it is for
- learners in grades 8–11
- How to act on it
- Applications are submitted by the Head of Academics to the Merit Committee with supporting evidence; final approval is given by the committee and signed by the Principal.
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● February: Academic Prizegiving (Academic achievements gr 8 – 11 of previous year) - Academic honorary and half colours are presented
Merit Badge/Pin (Current Year)
Learners may wear lapel pins or badges to display their merit achievements. Only current-year items are allowed, and placement follows specific rules: leadership/achievement pins on the left lapel, up to three other pins on the right lapel, with only the highest award displayed per activity.
- Who it is for
- all learners with merit achievements
- How to act on it
- Pins are issued after award approval and are worn according to established placement rules.
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Lapel pins/badges/buttons: only current-year items; leadership/achievement pins on left lapel; other pins up to max three on right lapel; only highest award pin for same activity
Half Colours (Academic)
Academic half colours are awarded to learners who achieve high standards in academics but do not qualify for honorary colours; they are presented during the February Academic Prizegiving.
- Who it is for
- learners in grades 8–11
- How to act on it
- Applications are submitted by the Head of Academics to the Merit Committee with supporting evidence; final approval is given by the committee.
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● February: Academic Prizegiving (Academic achievements gr 8 – 11 of previous year) - Academic honorary and half colours are presented
Culture Honorary Colours
Learners who demonstrate outstanding achievement in cultural activities are awarded culture honorary colours, presented during the October Culture Prizegiving.
- Who it is for
- learners involved in cultural activities
- How to act on it
- Applications are submitted by the Head of Culture to the Merit Committee with supporting evidence; final approval is given by the committee.
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● October: Culture Prizegiving (Cultural awards) - Honorary colours for Culture are presented
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Reference
https://brackenfellhs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BHS_MERIT-POLICY-2025.pdf
Key Takeaways
- Document: Brackenfell High School Merit Policy (Hoërskool Brackenfell High School)
- Merit committee members: Principal, Deputy Principals, School Management Team, Head of Sport, Head of Culture, Laureus Organiser
- Award events schedule: February Academic Prizegiving; April Top Gold Function; July Gr 10 Special Awards; October Culture Prizegiving and Sport Prizegiving; Grade 12 Valedictory Day (Gr 12 Academic Awards)
- Detention-based withdrawal rules for honorary colours: >3 detentions in a year = no honorary colours; 2 detentions = warning and 3rd detention removes honorary colours; Level 2 offence = warning then next detention/Level 2 removes; Level 3 offence = immediate removal
- Appeals/inquiries: must be submitted in writing to Deputy Principal: Academic’s office; Merit Committee decision is final
- Honorary colours eligibility timing: only for achievements in current year (Jan–Dec); December achievements recognised at first assembly of following year
- 90% attendance at practices/rehearsals required for extra-curricular awards (valid documented excuses are exceptions)
- Laureus Award qualification: honorary colours in Academics, Culture, and Sport; presented at beginning of Grade 12 year during Academic Prizegiving (or later if awarded after)
- Half colours: Sport & Culture at assemblies; Academic half colours at February Academic Prizegiving; badge design and placement rules
- Lapel pins/badges/buttons: only current-year items; leadership/achievement pins on left lapel; other pins up to max three on right lapel; only highest award pin for same activity
- Hoërskool Brackenfell High School (Brackenfell High School)
- Principal
- Deputy Principal: Academic
- Deputy Principals
- School Management Team
- Head of Sport
- Head of Culture
- Laureus Organiser
- DSAC (Department of Sport, Arts and Culture)
- SASCOC