Students at Sutherland are recognized and celebrated for their achievement in academic and non-academic areas. The Sutherland Scholarship Committee and Recognition Committee are each comprised of representatives from all subject areas, teachers, support workers, counsellors, and administrators.
Scholarships
Graduating students are considered for scholarship opportunities based on academic achievement, involvement in school activities, leadership and specific criteria as may be stipulated by organizations. To be considered for all scholarship opportunities, students must fill out a Sutherland Scholarship and Bursary Form. This Form is posted annually in the Grade 12 MS Team. Information about additional scholarship opportunities will also be posted in the Grade 12 MS Team and on the Scholarship information bulletin board. Students found to be in breach of the Code of Conduct may be considered ineligible for scholarship opportunities.
Recognition for Learning
Shining Sabre Awards
Throughout the school year, staff can nominate students for their outstanding achievements in one or more of the areas listed below. Students can bring their Shining Sabre to the main office and contribute to our collective goal of 400 Shining Sabres.
Shining Sabre Awards celebrate students’ outstanding efforts in the areas of:
Examples of attributes that each value may entail:
Leadership: Peer Support, Inspiration, Empathy/Care, Integrity, etc.
Character: Persistence, Turnaround and Growth, Fortitude, Overcoming Challenges, Fortitude, etc.
Community: Citizenship, Volunteerism, Environmental Awareness, Activism, etc.
Subject Awards
These awards are given to students who exhibit a positive attitude, strong work habits, and meaningful engagement in the subject, leading to commendable progress and understanding.
Departments meet to determine Subject Award nominees and finalists for their respective subject areas at each grade level. This information is then shared with the Recognition Committee. These awards are presented at an end of year Recognition Gala.
Jr. Grades 8 & 9: average of two subject awards per course section
Sr. Grades 10, 11, & 12: average of one subject award per course section
Service Awards
Service hours are time students spend contributing to the Sutherland school community through athletics, clubs and volunteer work. Staff signoff is required for service hours to be awarded to a student. Only service hours earned within the current academic year are eligible for Sutherland Service Awards. Students can log their service hours using the Service Hours Tracking form, which can be picked up in the main office. Service Hours Tracking Forms are due annually in mid-May. Any late forms will not be part of any year-end Recognition Gala.
Sutherland Service Awards
• Grades 11 & 12: 40 to 99 hours of school service during the school year
• Grades 9 & 10: 20 to 49 hours of school service during the school year
• Grade 8: 10+ hours of school service during the school year
Outstanding Service to Sutherland Awards
• 100+ hours of school service to Sutherland School (Grade 11/12)
• 50+ hours of school service to Sutherland School (Grades 8-10)
Honour Roll and Honour Roll with Distinction
For senior students in grades 10 - 12 that have been exemplary school citizens while maintaining an excellent academic record. The Recognition Committee also takes the following Personal and Social Responsibility information into account when finalizing decisions: work habits, attendance, conduct, and demonstration of a superior attitude toward learning. The Recognition Committee meets annually in May to consider the grade data for students who have achieved this level of academic excellence. The grade data will use Final marks for Semester 1 combined with the Semester 2 Interim marks. This data will be used to calculate a students’ average percentage for their courses. Marks posted after the interim report card will not be considered.
Honour Roll:
Students in Grades 10-12 with an average of 86%-93%, in 7 courses, no failing marks, no online courses
Honour Roll with Distinction:
Students in Grades 10-12 with an average of 94%-100% in 7 courses, no failing marks, no online courses
Students will be recognized for Honour Roll & Honour Roll with Distinction awards at a year-end Recognition Gala.
Athletic Recognition
The Athletics Program at Sutherland recognizes student athletes in a number of ways through the school year.
Athlete of the Month
This recognition is given to up to two student athletes each month for their commitment and performance on and off the field of play for that month. Feedback from coaches and members of the Athletic Council provide the candidates for this recognition. The student athletes named will be announced on the P.A. at school and noted in the School Newsletter. Please see photographs of recipients and physical signature of this award in the Trophy Case next to the PHE office in the A (athletics) wing of the school.
Year end Athletics BBQ
The year end Athletics BBQ is hosted at Sutherland each June on the east plaza and in the multipurpose room. Invitations are sent to student athletes and families in late May to invite them to the event. This is a celebration of our student athletes efforts throughout the year, the success of the teams in their seasons and a big thank you to our volunteers, the Awards below are handed out at the BBQ. These awards are reviewed by the AD and the Athletic council.
Year End Athletic Recognition
Excellence in Leadership and Community
This award is given to student athletes that are usually senior students who have shown a history of athletic participation as a player, team official, and game official, may have served on the athletic council, and have contributed to athletics in each season.
Athlete of the Year
This is determined in consultation with the Athletic Council, AD, and coaches. These are awarded by grade and are often given to two student athletes per grade. Depending on the depth of the grade level there may be multiple winners. These student athletes have shown exceptional commitment to the team, have shown exceptional performance on the field of play, makes others around them better, have been a model student athlete, and have contributed to athletics in each season.
MVP
Is awarded by coaches in consultation with the AD to players that have shown exceptional commitment to the team, have shown exceptional performance on the field of play, makes others around them better, and have been a model student athlete in the classroom and field of play.
Most Improved Athlete
The Most Improved Athlete recognition is given to a member of a sports team who has shown significant growth and progress throughout the season. The recipient of this award has shown dedication, perseverance, skill development, and positive attitude throughout the season. The recipient of this award serves as an inspiration to their teammates, demonstrating the value of hard work and the potential for continuous improvement in sports and in life.
The Sutherland Athletics Council reviews the process of athletics recognition each year.
