Nomination

• four students are selected each month (one from each grade)

• the principal requests teachers, or any staff in the building, to nominate students

• a short write-up describing the reason for the nomination is sent electronically to the staff member who coordinates the program

Criteria

• reflects effort not simply marks

• Leadership: Classroom, Athletics, School Spirit

• personal success (motivation, optimistic)

• unique, notable contribution

• do something random and kind for someone else

• consistency in positive attitude and effort, committed to doing their very best

• respects the rights of others

• compassion

• help out with a cause, donate their time and energy to a school event

Recognition

• the student’s names are read over the PA system

• the student’s are invited to the principal’s office and met by administration and

• told of their award

• the administration reads to the student the reason for their nomination

• a special toast will occur to honour the nominees (lemonade will be served!)

• each student receives a recognition certificate and a gift certificate to Chapters

• student names will be published in our monthly newsletter

• student will dip their hand in paint and place it on one of the pillars in the Atrium

Nominations of one student per section for a well-rounded academic individual who has a minimum mark of 80 %. It is awarded to students in grades 9-11 who are returning to St. Pius X next year. The ceremony takes place in the Fall.

The three criteria are:

1) Responsibility/initiative: shows initiative for own learning, works well independently and in group, is self-directed, is dependable.

2) Christian values: respects the dignity of the human person, takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates Gospel values, conducts him or herself in a manner that reflects the St. Pius X School motto: “To Establish All Things in Christ!”

3) Leadership: demonstrates good teamwork, is a positive influence on friends and peers, readily offers help to peers, contributes to a higher level of learning/understanding for all students.

Each sports team recognizes a player who is voted as their team MVP. The criteria are based on ability, attitude, sportsmanship and leadership.

Male and Female Athletes of the Year
Junior and senior student athletes are chosen under the following criteria:

• The number of points awarded for participation in interscholastic sports.

• Athletic ability

• Attitude, Sportsmanship and Leadership

• School coaches selection process meeting

The Newman Award

Presented in memory of Michael Newman whose life was tragically ended in an automobile accident. The

student who receives this award must demonstrate academic excellence, having at least a 75% average,

play one or more interscholastic sports and be a positive contributor towards the betterment of St. Pius.

The Pius Letter is given to students, who have compiled at least 21 points during their years at St. Pius X, for their commitment to various School activities.

The Junior X-Men Award is given to Gr. 9 students who have participated in at least one activity in each activity category (Clubs, Athletics).