Mitford Academic Awards
Awarded each term (Fall, Spring, Yearend)
Award of Excellence:
Students must achieve Mastery in all Core Subjects and Mastering in two of the following: Health, PE or 2 CTF
Honour Roll:
Students must achieve Advancing in all Core Subjects and Advancing in one of the following: Health, PE or CTF
Learning Champions:
Up to two students who are showing improvements in academics or classroom conduct, chosen by Homeroom Teachers
PBIS Matrix Awards
Awarded each term (Fall, Spring, Yearend)
Homeroom teachers will select 1 or 2 students (max) per homeroom who embody the expectations in the Matrix category for the term.
FALL TERM – For Demonstrating Positive Behavior: SAFE
- Enter and Exit Safely
- Follows Directions
- Maintain Personal Space
- Report Problems & Concerns
SPRING TERM – For Demonstrating Positive Behavior: RESPONSIBLE
- Arrive on Time & Prepared
- Have Permission & Pass
- Appropriate Use of Supplies
- Leave No Trace
- Be Your Best Self
YEAREND TERM - For Demonstrating Positive Behavior: RESPECTFUL
- Be Kind
- Welcome & Respect All People
- Use Appropriate Language
- Listen, Learn & Participate
CTF, Band and P3 Hockey Foundation Awards
Awarded each term (Fall, Spring, Yearend)
The "Foundations Award" is given to 2 students in each CTF category PER GRADE (Make, Do, or Create determined from the CTF courses taught in the term)
Students must meet the following criteria as decided in collaboration by the CTF teachers:
- Passion-driven to explore opportunities and take risks
- Commitment-willing to improve and build their skillset
- Leadership-supportive towards others in their learning and development
MAKE
- Grade 5 – Digital Citizenship, Maker Space
- Grade 6 – Maker Space, Digital Citizenship
- Grade 7/8 - Communication Technology, Robotics, Fabrication, Design Studies
DO
- Grade 5 – Modern Languages
- Grade 6 – Modern Languages
- Grade 7/8 – Active Living, Basketball, Outdoor Education, Foreign Languages, Recreational Leadership
P3 Hockey
Grade 7/8 – P3 Hockey falls under our DO category and will have their own recipient names. One award name for each grade chosen by the P3 teacher and P3 hockey coach.
CREATE
- Grade 5 – Music, Art
- Grade 6 – Music, Art
- Grade 7/8 – Art, Foods, Drama
BAND
Grade 6/7/8 - Band falls under the CREATE category and will have their own recipient names per grade at the band teachers discretion.
Mitford Yearend Awards
Principal's Award:
This award is handed to two students in Grade 8 and awarded for overall School Spirit. Could be a combination of volunteering, school spirit, academic and athleticism and overall contribution to our complete school body.
Mitford Spirit Award: ROAR
The ROAR (citizenship) award is given to those students who exemplify the four components of our ROAR motto; social responsibility, celebrating originality, taking action and demonstrating respect. These exceptional young citizens actively participate in organizing and running school activities, help out inside and out of the classroom and possess leadership qualities that motivate their peers to take action.
Mitford Spirit Award: PRIDE
The PRIDE Award is given to those students whose integrity make them positive role models in the school. These students were nominated by their peers for being polite, honest, respectful and always willing to lend a helping hand.
Circle of Strength Award:
This award encompasses our school mission and vision of Care, Connect, Belong, and Grow together. This recipient encapsulates what it is to be a Mitford Lion.
CARE - Consistently displays kindness, empathy, and support towards their peers and others.
CONNECT - Actively participates in school initiatives that benefit others.
BELONG - Progresses in their personal development, makes significant contributions to their school community, and consistently demonstrates kindness to others.
GROW - Shows significant improvement in their academic, social, or emotional development including overcoming obstacles, enhancing skills, and achieving personal milestones.
Athletic Awards (Awarded at Yearend)
Most Valuable Player:
Determined by the coach or coaches and is the player that best meets the following criteria:
- Consistently performs at a high level of performance
- Demonstrates leadership qualities, sportsmanship and teamwork
- Valuable asset to the success of the team
- Is a positive role model for athletes on the team
Most Improved Player:
Determined by the coach or coaches and is the player that best meets the following criteria:
- Shows the most improvement over the duration of the season or competition
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow as a player (coachable)
- Works hard and consistently has a positive attitude
Heart & Hustle:
Determined by the coach or coaches and is the player that best meets the following criteria:
- Has a desire and passion for their sport
- Dedicated to improving their skills
- Excellent team spirit
- Has a positive attitude towards school, shows leadership skills, sportsmanship and demonstrates respect on and off the court