Mercy Catholic College runs an Award Programme specifically developed to encourage student involvement across a wide range of Mercy activities, allowing students the opportunity to graduate with further accreditation from any Year level at Mercy Catholic College.
The Programme is divided into two types of awards:
Honour Award
This programme will allow students to graduate from any Year level at Mercy Catholic College with an Honour Award.
| Requirements | Criteria |
| Academic
Requirements
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Must consistently be in the top 10% of year across all subjects.
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| Extra-curricular
Involvement |
Participated in at least one College based enrichment activity or represent the College in a Sport/Activity with a minimum of 15 hours participation.
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| INTERNAL Social Justice
Involvement |
Assist in at least one College based social justice activity consistently with a minimum of 15 hours participation.
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| EXTERNAL Social Justice
Involvement
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Complete one wider external community involvement activity consistently with a minimum of 15 hours participation.
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| Principal’s Task
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Complete an individual essay on a topic chosen by the Principal.
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If students have met all the requirements, then they will be eligible to be presented at either the Year 12 graduation or academic awards ceremony in Term 4.
Blue & Gold Award
This programme will allow students to graduate from any Year level at Mercy Catholic College with a Blue & Gold Award.
| Requirements | Criteria |
| Extra-curricular
Involvement
|
Participated in at least one College based enrichment activity or represent the College in a Sport/Activity with a minimum of 15 hours participation.
|
| INTERNAL Social Justice
Involvement |
Assist in at least one College based social justice activity consistently with a minimum of 15 hours participation.
|
| EXTERNAL Social Justice
Involvement
|
Complete one wider external community involvement activity consistently with a minimum of 15 hours participation. |
If students have met all the requirements, then they will be eligible to be presented at either the Year 12 graduation or academic awards ceremony in Term 4.
For more information contact programme organiser Mrs Kellendonk Contact details margaret.kellendonk@dbb.catholic.edu.au
