“College Colours” allow our College to recognise student achievement in the many diverse areas in which Sunbury Downs students excel. These will be awarded each year in a dedicated ceremony, with students receiving both a badge and a certificate to endorse their achievement
These Colours are awarded in six different categories and students are eligible to receive a College Colour in more than one category.
To ensure a range of students can aspire to these awards, they will be awarded at two levels:
Silver
To be considered for a Silver Award, students must have made a significant contribution in several of the criteria
Only a limited number of students will be recognised, as a general guideline 4 per category
These awards are designed to recognise both character and ability, thus to be eligible students must display attributes such as co-operation, mutual respect and overall success
Gold
Gold awards are a higher standard of achievement, while still within the same Mini-School, thus year 7 and 10 students are not eligible for this award
To receive this award, students must already hold a Silver Award for that category, meet the requirements for the Silver again and then exceed the requirements
As a result, a Gold Award is awarded less, but indicates recognition of a much higher calibre of achievement
Academic: Green
Academic Colours will be based on overall averages drawn from Semester Reports
Principal’s Academic Achievement Award recipients are eligible for the Academic College Colour
Learning Area awards would continue as separate awards for Presentation Evening
Arts: Red “Arts” refers to visual arts, practical arts and areas such as College Musical Production, Debating, Drama and Public Speaking.
Planning and delivery of events or activities, eg. Annual Arts Exhibition, choreographer in School Production, Tech. Crew for Production.
Active representation of the College in exhibitions, performance and competitions outside of the College.
Working with teachers to assist with curricular and/or co-curricular Arts programs
House: Purple
Effectively propose, organise and carry out House-based events, enlisting the help of others as appropriate
Actively participate and compete in House Sporting activities, including College Sport Days and other House-based sporting events
Actively encourage others to participate and compete in House-based events
Actively construct, participate in and present House-run Assemblies
Music: Yellow “Music” includes all Sunbury Downs bands and choral ensembles
Participation in more than one performing ensemble
Playing an active role as a student leader in music performance
Planning and/or organising of social events related to the College music program
Demonstration of highly developed skills in musicianship and excellence in performance
Strong commitment to all lessons, band rehearsals and performances
Service: Orange
To other students, throughout College life
Presenting at College and Year Level Assemblies
As a student leader, eg. SRC Rep., Cabinet member, fundraising, lunchtime activities
To a school program, eg. Student forums, College Review, SRC.
On College committees, eg. Chaplaincy Committee, College Council, Education Committee
Leading the planning of events or activities, eg. Deb Ball Committee, Year 12 Formal
Sport: Blue “Sport” refers to sporting activities initially representing our College.
Outstanding participation in a school based sporting activity, including representing the College in higher level competitions
Provision of outstanding assistance with team or program organisation, eg. coaching, umpiring, captaincy
Playing a leading role in the planning and/or organisation of events or activities, eg. Carnivals, sports days, Footy Days
