Colours Awards
Application Process:

Year 12 and 13 Students can apply for Colours Awards in Sports, Performing Arts and Significant Achievement Categories.

Application forms will be emailed to all Year 12 and 13 students and hard copies are available from the Sports Office. All applications are to be submitted either in writing to the Sports Office or via email by Friday 20 September at 12pm. Email: [email protected]

Please include all achievements, commendations from 2023 – 2024. T.I.Cs and Coaches endorsements will be included during the application process.

Dates

Colours Ceremony for 2025 to be confirmed.

All students will be notified by date to be confirmed on the outcome of their application. Letters will be sent to all students who apply. Whānau are invited to attend the Colours Awards evening.

Note: Applications make you eligible for the Colours Award, but it is not an automatic selection. The final decision is at the discretion of the Colours Committee.

Award Criteria:

 

Sport/Performing Arts/Significant Achievement
  • You must be in Year 12 or 13
  • Represented the school in your discipline for at least 2 years at the highest school level.
  • Achieved individual excellence in your field beyond school performance eg representational teams/groups, high level performance, performances and accolades outside of SGHS. This can be across both years or this year only
  • Displayed role model qualities and contributed to SGHS and the community within your chosen field eg: elite level, coach, umpire, volunteer, leader.
  • Click HERE for the application makes you eligible for the Colour Award but is not an automatic selection
  • The final decision is at the discretion of the Colours Committee
NZ Representatives
  • If you have represented NZ in the past year for your discipline (Sports, Performing Arts)
  • Click HERE for the application makes you eligible for the Colour Award but is not an automatic selection 

 

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I understand that sports, trips, and extra-curricular activities are opportunities for me to learn, practice skills, and gain attitudes and values in an environment outside of the school.  I realise that this requires me to take on genuine responsibility for my own enjoyment and safety and that of others.

I agree to do the following to make this happen:

  • Show courtesy and consideration to others.
  • Follow the rules and instructions of staff and other supervisors at the events.
  • Look after myself and my personal belongings.
  • Declare medical conditions that could affect participation in the events.
  • Accept the rules set by the school for the events.
  • Take part in all activities within ‘challenge-by-choice’ options

I understand that my parents / caregivers will be contacted and I may be sent home at their expense if:

  • My actions are considered unacceptable by staff / supervisors of these events.
  • I breach the behaviour / discipline standards of the school.
  • My actions put me or others in any danger.

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