n Grades 6-9, students who have mastered or who are meeting curricular outcomes in all areas of mathematics, ELA, Social Studies and Science are “on a roll.” The principal and vice-principal will send a letter to their parents acknowledging the student’s accomplishment.
At the end of the year, grade 6-9 students who have mastered or who have met curricular outcomes in the above-mentioned subjects, throughout the year, will be recognized for their academic success at the year-end assembly.
Grade 6-9 students who have met curricular outcomes in the above mentioned subjects throughout the year and who have at least ten descriptions of “mastered” on their progress report will be recognized for their academic excellence at the year-end assembly.
In Grades 4 and 5, students who have mastered or who are meeting curricular outcomes in all areas of mathematics, ELA, Social Studies and Science are “on a roll.” The principal and vice-principal will send a letter to their parents acknowledging the student’s accomplishment. At the end of the year, students who have mastered or met curricular outcomes in the above-mentioned subjects, throughout the year, will be recognized for their academic success at the year-end assembly.
Awards and the Awards Day Assembly
In June of each school year, we recognize the special achievements of students in an Awards Day Assembly. Awards are presented in the areas of academics, athletics and citizenship. The awards are outlined as follows:
- Kitty Cup
This award is presented to the Grade 4-6 house team that has accumulated the most participation points for the year. Participation points are based on house games and spirit activities.
- JMSC Participation Awards (Male and Female)
These awards are presented to the Grade 4-6 students (male and female) who have accumulated the most individual participation points towards the Kitty Cup.
- Grade 7-9 House Games – Male and Female Participation
These awards are presented to the students (male and female) who have accumulated the most individual house points by participating and officiating noon house games.
- Grade 7-9 House Games – Top House Team
This award is presented to the Grade 7-9 house team that has accumulated the most participation points over the year.
- Athletic Awards
These awards are presented to students (male and female in Division 2 and Division 3) who best exemplify participation, leadership, superior skills and effort in school athletic programming.
- Grade 4-6 Citizenship Awards
These awards are presented to students in each classroom who demonstrate good citizenship in the classroom and the school at large. This award is intended to recognize students who exemplify being honest, hard working, helpful and fair.
- Brittany Fehr Memorial Citizenship Award
The Brittany Fehr Memorial Citizenship award was instituted in 2006 and sponsored by Brittany’s parents, Lawrence and Shelley Fehr. Brittany was a student at Osler School from 1989 to 1999. She exemplified the qualities of a good citizen—involved, hardworking, supportive, helpful and fair. Brittany’s reputation was that of a student who went out of her way to make Osler school a better place for herself and others. Brittany succumbed to cancer in 2005. This award is in memory of contribution to Osler School and in celebration of her life.
- Grade 7-9 Spirit Awards
These awards are presented to a student in each class (Gr. 7-9) who have demonstrated school spirit throughout the year by their participation and leadership in classroom activities, SLC events and school-wide spirit activities.
- Leadership Awards
This award is presented to the Grade 7-9 student who has demonstrated initiative, follow through and leadership in their involvement with the school SLC.
- Charles and Kelvin Wiebe Memorial Award
The Charles and Kelvin Wiebe Memorial Award was instituted in 2003 and was sponsored by the staff and students of Osler School. Charles and Kelvin Wiebe were brothers who attended Osler School from 1991 to 2002; they developed Duchenne muscular dystrophy when they were very young. Kelvin succumbed to this disease in 2001 when he was a Grade 9 student at Osler School. Charles was a Grade 12 student at Warman High School when muscular dystrophy took his life in 2002. Despite the significant obstacles they faced in their daily lives, Charles and Kelvin maintained a positive attitude and worked diligently to make their lives the best they could be. This award is presented to a Grade 7-9 student who works to overcome significant challenges with perseverance and a positive attitude.
- Peter Boldt Award
The Peter Boldt Memorial trophy goes back to 1967. Peter Boldt was an Osler area farmer. His daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Jack Driedger, originally presented the trophy. The award is presented to the top overall graduating student and looks back at their performance and involvement from Grade 7-9. The award is presented to a student who displays a strong combination of the following criteria:
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- A student that shows strong commitment to learning and academic achievement
- A student who exemplifies positive leadership in and out of the classroom
- A student who demonstrates commitment and proficiency in extra-curricular and co-curricular events.
- A student who is a good citizen and works to make Osler School a good place.
- A student who demonstrates positive leadership and school spirit.