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HCOS Student Awards

HCOS Students have the opportunity to be recognized each year, based upon three distinct awards. These awards derive from our Learner Profile and touch upon our Head, Heart and Hands Model. This page provides information regarding the requirements for each award.

HCOS Honour Roll (9-12)

 

HCOS Character Award (K-12)

Each year, teachers will have the opportunity to nominate students for our HCOS Character Award. This award is designed to recognize students who consistently demonstrate qualities outlined in our Learner Profile.   

HCOS Service Award (K-12)

This award recognizes students who actively serve within their community. Each year students can receive this award by completing the Service Award Form. Students will need to meet the requirements below, in order to be eligible for our HCOS Service Award.  

Requirements:

  • Students must show evidence of a commitment to serving their community. Volunteering or acts of service must be practical and require an investment of time, without pay. The service must be outside of school-related activities. 
  • Minimum Required Hours:
    • 10 hours for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6
    • 20 hours for students in Grades 7 to 12

Some suggested areas of service are (but not limited to)

  • Conservation/environment projects
  • Volunteer work for a non-profit organization
  • Serving at  Church 
  • Helping your Neighbours

 

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