2024 special graduation awards of distinction at Loyola
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Awards Program At Loyola
Honour Roll
Students are considered for Honour Roll if they have completed a full-time timetable (8 courses) and achieved an 80% average within the school year. The marks will be multiplied by the credit value of each course. (e.g., Civics/Careers would be multiplied by ½). Students receive an Honour Roll Certificate of Achievement, and their names will appear in the display case in the main foyer.
Ontario Scholar
Students may be designated an Ontario Scholar if they obtain an aggregate of at least 480 marks in any combination of six grade 12 university preparation, grade 12 university/college preparation, grade 12 college preparation, grade 12 workplace preparation, and/or grade 12 open courses. A candidate’s marks shall be multiplied by the credit value of the course.
Subject Awards
A subject award is given out by each department at each grade level, regardless of course levels. Departments use their professional judgement to select award winners based on a variety of criteria, including grades, number of courses taken through the department and passion for the subject area.
Subject areas include: Academic Resource, Business, Career Studies, Computers, Co-operative Education, English, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Health and Physical Education, Planning for Independence, Religious Education, Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Technological Studies, Visual and Performing Arts.
Special Student Awards
C.E.F.O. CATHOLIC STUDENT
This award is presented by the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario to a student at any grade level who is recognized as having acceptable scholarship as well as active involvement in school and community activities. In addition, the student must demonstrate conduct which typifies the objectives of a Catholic school. Staff nominates.
LOYOLA CATHOLIC STUDENT
These school awards recognize three students, one chosen from Grade 9, one from Grade 10 and one from Grade 11, who exhibit a high degree of Catholic values while maintaining academic success. The recipients demonstrate through attitude and behaviour, the attributes of a positive Catholic role model in the Loyola community. Staff nominates.
Graduation Awards of Distinction
The following are special awards presented only to graduating students:
GOVERNOR GENERAL MEDAL
This award is sponsored by the Federal Government and presented to the graduating student with the highest overall average.
LOYOLA AWARD OF MERIT
(Highest Average) Ontario Scholar
Presented to the student with the highest average in the top six grade 12 courses who plans to pursue post-secondary education.
LOYOLA STUDENT OF THE YEAR
This award winner is chosen by the student’s peers in recognition of outstanding service to the school in the areas of academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities and Christian leadership. It is sponsored by Loyola Student Council.
LOYOLA VALEDICTORIAN
This award winner is chosen by the student’s peers to represent and address the graduating class. The winner of the award is nominated by the graduating class.
LOYOLA STUDENT OF DISTINCTION AWARD
This award winner is chosen by the staff in recognition of a student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to task. This student is recognized as having strong Catholic leadership qualities and is involved in school activities. Staff nominates.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD
This award is sponsored by the Ontario Government and is presented to a student who shows exemplary volunteer involvement within the community, based on the number of volunteer hours the student has accumulated. The winner of this award will be featured on the Lieutenant Governor’s website.
ED KING MEMORIAL AWARD
This award honours the memory of the late Ed King, a well-known and respected principal with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. It is presented to a graduating student who is judged by the staff to exemplify the motto: “Take a risk, be committed, get involved.” Staff nominates.
THOMAS J. REILLY AWARD
This scholarship, established in recognition of the former Director of Education, Thomas J. Reilly, is presented annually in every secondary school to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of a modern language and intends to pursue post secondary education.
LOYOLA SCHOOL COUNCIL BURSARY
This award is chosen by the Loyola community and is given to a deserving student entering post secondary studies.
THE R.J. MCCARTHY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to the graduating student with the highest average pursuing post secondary education at college.
THE ARCHBISHOP OSCAR ROMERO AWARD
This award is presented by the DPSU of OECTA to a student who promotes social justice and community involvement by encouraging the student population to seek awareness of social justice issues and actively working to improve the human condition. Staff nominates.
DUFFERIN-PEEL STUDENT CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP AWARD
This award is given by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to a graduating student in recognition of strong Catholic leadership qualities and who best exemplifies the Catholic faith and Catholic school philosophy. Staff nominates.
CHANTEL DUNN AWARD
This award, established by her family, honours the memory of Chantel Dunn, a former Loyola Student. Like Chantel the recipient promotes diversity initiatives, takes a leadership role amongst peers and enhances the spirit of love and giving. Staff nominates.
This award is given to a student who demonstrates superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional extra-curricular achievement in a broad context, regardless of which post-secondary institution they plan on attending.
THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
This award is given to a student who demonstrates superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional extra-curricular achievement in a broad context, regardless of which post-secondary institution they plan on attending.