NCPS Class of 2016 grad awards
Valedictorian – Grace Millsap
The graduating student selected by the Grade 8 class and/or by the staff to speak at the graduation ceremonies on behalf of the graduates. This student should display the qualities of outstanding citizenship and skill in public speaking.
Creemore Legion Music Award – Grace Kennedy
Presented to the student or students whose attitude, cooperation, effort and achievement is exemplary in instrumental music.
Outstanding Citizenship Awards
Presented to students who most exemplify the qualities of good citizenship (honesty, cooperation, diligence, friendship, support of peers, positive attitude) throughout the year.
Nicholas Hill
Grace Millsap
Chancellor Stamp
Malcolm Lucas Doige
Mackenna Halliday
Community Service Award – Grace Millsap
Work around the school and the community, give and do for others.
Principal’s Award for Leadership – Grace Millsap
French Award – Emma Woodhouse
Presented to the graduate who exhibits a strong performance in oral communication, reading and writing. This student has strong communication skills in French, demonstrates an understanding of the nature of the language and shows an appreciation for French culture in Canada and other parts of the world. This student achieves academic excellence, actively participates in French class and is a positive role model for the French language.
Hamilton Brothers Award Outstanding Athlete
Boy: Travis Sacerty
Girl: Grace Millsap
Presented to the boy and/or girl who have demonstrated superior sportsmanship, athletic ability, leadership and participation. Consideration is given to performance in intramural and extra-mural sports, classroom physical education classes and low organization games and activities during non-assigned times
Angus McLennan – Most Improved
Girl: Deanna Squires Fachnie
Boy: Travis Sacerty
Presented to the boy and girl who have significantly improved their attitude and achievement over the year. Consideration is given to social, emotional and intellectual growth in all curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society Award
Art:
Malcolm Lucas Doige
Arran Adams
Jaime Wright
History:
True Martin
Arran Adams
Malcolm Lucas Doige
Presented to the top three students for outstanding achievement in each of Art and History. First place, $100; second place, $75; third place, $50.
Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards
True Martin
Arran Adams
Grace Millsap
Emma Woodhouse
Presented to students who demonstrate a high degree of achievement in all or most areas of study at their program level and who demonstrate a positive attitude and a consistent effort in their studies throughout the year (80 per cent average).
Perry Foundation Award
Presented to the highest mark (grade) achievers graduating from Grade 8.
True Martin ($75)
Arran Adams ($50)
J.M Heslip Award – True Martin
Presented to the student who demonstrated the highest academic achievement. Consideration is given to test results, observations of work habits, initiative and self-discipline, abstract thinking abilities and overall achievement in all areas of the school’s program.
Mistress of Ceremonies – Emily Burger
