Dominican Awards

These are semester awards presented by the College Principal. The awards are named after significant Dominicans whose personal attributes are reflected in the award’s purpose.

Dominican AwardsSt Thomas Aquinas Award – Academic

This award acknowledges students who:

  • Display outstanding performance
  • Are high achievers
  • Achieve excellence in single or multiple Key Learning Area

Blessed Fra Angelico Award – Creativity

This award acknowledges students who display outstanding performance in one or more of the following areas:

  • Visual Arts

  • Music

  • Drama

St Martin De Porres Award – Social Justice

This award acknowledges students who:

  • Display citizenship

  • Are fair

  • Show empathy

  • Are involved in Outreach

  • Are inclusive

  • Are selfless

  • Recognise the needs of others

St Dominic Award – “Life Be In It”

This award acknowledges students who:

  • Are enthusiastic
  • Participate to the full in school life
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Apply themselves diligently

St Albert the Great Award – Research

This award acknowledges students who:

  • Problem Solve
  • Think Logically
  • Display a thirst for knowledge
  • Are deep thinkers

St Catherine of Siena Award – Resilience

This award acknowledges students who:

  • Are flexible
  • Cope with maturity
  • Deal with life’s complexities
  • Bounce back
  • Display a positive approach to problem-solving

Blessed Jane of Aza Award – Faith Development                                        

This award acknowledges students who:

  • Display prayerfulness
  • Demonstrate spirituality through reflection and action
  • Appreciate the goodness of God in their lives
  • Are interested in and knowledgeable about Catholic faith traditions