The School Merit system

Merit System

A significant component of positive relationships is affirmation. The merit system at Macarthur Girls High School is a process that allows individuals to be affirmed publicly for their character, behaviour and achievements. Merit Awards are given by teachers across all Key Learning Areas. Students are recognised and rewarded for achievement and involvement in our school across a range of curricular and extra-curricular activities. 

Academic Merit Award

To be considered for an Academic Merit Award students should:

•  show diligence in class work and assignments, and/or

• participate in all varieties of class and school activities, and/or

• consistently do their best in lessons, show improved effort in class work and assignments

• produce work of a high standard.

Social Merit Award

To be considered for a Social Merit Award students should:

• represent the school in either individual or team events

• become involved in Community Service showing consideration by aiding other members of the school or outside community

• demonstrate leadership by initiating a scheme or activity that benefits the school and/or student body, demonstrating qualities of good citizenship

• participate in cultural activities such as band, choir, public speaking, drama, dance, exhibition of art etc.

Awards students can achieve:

• 5 Merit Awards lead to a Year Adviser Award which is presented at a Stage Assembly

• 5 Year Adviser Awards lead to a Stage Head Teacher Award (25 Merit Awards). These Awards are presented at the PRIDE Celebrations

• 2 Stage Head Teacher Awards lead to a Deputy Principal Award (50 Merit Awards). These Awards are presented at the Annual Presentation Ceremony

• 2 Deputy Principal Awards lead to a Principal’s Award (100 Merit Awards). These Awards are presented at the Annual Presentation Ceremony

• 2 Principal’s Awards lead to a Principal’s Medal (200 Merit Awards). These Awards are presented at the Annual Presentation Ceremony