Student Awards

Awards and Recognition

Outstanding effort and achievement by students are recognized at the end of each reporting period and at our awards ceremony at the end of the year. Awards are presented for academic achievement in core and option courses, effort, citizenship, and outstanding performance. These awards are a part of Ottewells’ rich tradition and history.

MAJOR AWARDS INCLUDE:

MYRNA ANDRUKO OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD

Presented to the grade nine student who has demonstrated dynamic leadership at Ottewell

MIKE BULAT MEMORIAL AWARD

Presented to the grade nine student who has made an outstanding contribution to Ottewell School

JANE KLARAY MEMORIAL AWARD

Presented to the most improved Grade 9 student

OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD (Grades 7,8,9)

Presented to students who best exemplify the qualities of outstanding citizens

E. MERCER MEMORIAL AWARD

Awarded for excellence in Mathematics

DAVID FINKLEMAN MEMORIAL AWARD

Presented for excellence in Drama

MUSIC AWARDS:

Jazz Band Award

Jayne Montgomery Most

Outstanding Musician Award

Most Promising Musician

FEMALE AND MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Presented to the top athletes in the school

SCIENCE CURRICULAR AWARD

Awarded for excellence in Science

SHEILA SHORTT HUMANITIES AWARD

Awarded for excellence in Humanities

DEBORAH PENNYFEATHER STUDENT DIRECTOR AWARD

Awarded to students who demonstrate hidden talent and leadership in drama and extracurricular productions

ACADEMIC TERM AWARDS INCLUDE: 

MERIT STANDING AWARD

This award is presented to students who have achieved an overall average of 74.5 to 79.4.

HONOURS STANDING AWARD

This award is presented to students who have achieved an overall average of 79.5 to 89.4.

HONOURS WITH DISTINCTION

This award is presented to students who have achieved an overall average of 89.5 to 100 with no mark below 75.