Academic Colours

Academic Colours were awarded this week to students in Grade 12 and Grade 10. They will be awarded again in June. Mrs. Kingstone noted that Academic Colours recognises those students who bring intellectual energy, leadership, determination and integrity to their studies. While achievement is certainly important, students who are distinguished by their passion for learning and for contributing to the learning environment, thus enhancing the experience of others, find the greatest success in the classroom. And not all academics are the same: some light up the class with their banter, others work quietly helping others as needed, responding to questions when called upon; some push their teachers to answer the hard questions, others seek these answers for on their own. But without a doubt, those who bring to the classroom those values we hold dear at Shawnigan reap the greatest rewards.

Before reading out the names of the recipients, Ms Woollven read the citation for us: "Academic Colours will be awarded to students who consistently demonstrate superior effort, achievement, and leadership in their studies while also maintaining a commitment to the many other facets of the Shawnigan program. Showing genuine interest, working to potential, and supporting classmates must be integral to a recipient's approach. Generally, students will have studied at the School for more than one year."