Honours
The criteria are as follows: an average of 80% or better in all five Core subjects with no mark in any class (core or other) lower than 70%.
Honours with Distinction
The criteria are as follows: an average of 90% or better in all of their five Core subjects with no mark in any class (core or other) lower than 70 %.
Subject Awards (Grade level)
Core subject awards are given to those students who show exceptional achievement and leadership in the given curricular areas of Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. These students will receive an individual plaque and their names will be displaced on the school plaque.
Christian Spirit Award (Grade level)
This award is presented to the students in each grade who portray Christ through their daily actions and interactions with their peers and staff at our school. These students will receive a plaque and and a gift card sponsored by the ATA. Their name will be added to the school plaque.
All Around Student (Grade level)
This award is presented to the student who has best demonstrated a balance between academics, leadership and extracurricular activities throughout the school year. These students will receive a plaque and a gift card sponsored by Dr. Hucal. Their name will be added to the school plaque.
Athlete of the Year
This award is presented to two students who demonstrate outstanding team leadership skills and strong athletic ability in various sports throughout the year. These students will receive a small plaque and their names will be added to the school plaque. They will also receive a $50 gift certificate.
Physical Education Award (Grade level)
This award is given to the students who demonstrate exceptional achievement and leadership in their daily physical education classes. Each student will receive a certificate and will be presented to students during their physical education block.
Band Award
This award is presented to the top overall band student across all grades. This student will receive a plaque as well as their name will be added to the school plaque. This student will also receive a $25.00 gift card.
French Award
This award is presented to the top overall French student. This student will receive a plaque as well as their name will be added to the school plaque. They will also receive a $25.00 gift card.
Mrs. Willms Awesome Award
This award is a special award for our school community. It is in honour and recognition of Mrs. Margaretrose Willms and the significant contributions she made to our St. Francis School during her time as Principal, our Red Deer Catholic Division and the impact she had on the numerous students throughout her years of service.
We have titled this award the “Awesome” award as Mrs. Willms challenged each and every student and staff member to be this. In their interactions with others, in their dedication to school, in their extracurricular activities and most importantly, in their faith. In her eyes, all students had the potential to be awesome and she worked hard to ensure that everyone had the opportunity to display their awesomeness throughout their time in school.
One Grade 9 student is chosen for this award. This is a student whose leadership contributions exemplify the Gospel Values of our Catholic Faith through their actions, participation and attitude. This student’s leadership goes beyond their Grade 9 classmates and impacts the entire school community. Sharing their faith, gifts and talents with joy and love.
This student will receive a gift card and an individual plaque as well as have their name added to the school plaque.
