Colours Awards

Awarded to pupils for either a strong commitment to an activity for a minimum of 1½ years.

Example: Taking part in all enterprise activities on offer for 2 years.  

The recipient receives a Colours blazer pin and a certificate.

Awarded for competing or receiving an award at National level or above.  Example: placed in top three in a Scottish schools event, competing at National level.  Award winners are encouraged to represent the school where possible. Award must be current (achieved within the last 6 months). The event must require a qualified entry, competing through group stages and is equivalent to a Full Colours award for junior pupils.

The recipient receives a Junior Colours tie.

This award is primarily to recognise commitment.  It is awarded for a strong commitment for a minimum of 2 ½ years to the activity and performance of a consistently high standard.

Example: Pupils who have continually performed to a high standard over a minimum of 2 ½ years in the School Orchestra, local/regional Football Team, helped with the Eco Club, participated fully in Enterprise.

Award must be current (achieved within the last 6 months).

The recipient receives a Half Colours tie.

This award is primarily to reward achievement.  It is awarded for a consistently high standard of performance and representation at national level or above.

Example: Pupils who have performed well at national level and showing a dedication to their sport/activity for a prolonged period of time e.g. a pupil who has worked for 4 years with the Eco Club and was invited to present at a National Conference.  For sporting awards, the event must require a qualified entry, competing through group stages. Award winners are encouraged to lead a school group in their chosen field, where practical.

Award must be current (achieved within the last 6 months).

The recipient receives a Full Colours tie.