Criteria for the Award of
Half Colours and Full Colours

Criteria for the Award of Half Colours

Half Colours, in the form of a crested lapel badge can be awarded to pupils in S5 or S6. They are awarded for long service and loyalty rather than excellence. Pupils must fulfil the following seven criteria to be eligible for Half Colours:

  1. An excellent attendance record over a period of at least two years.
  2. A very positive attitude.
  3. A good example set to younger pupils.
  4. Helpful behaviour.
  5. A pupil gaining Half Colours should not, ordinarily, gain colours (i.e. Colours are awarded primarily for excellence; Half Colours are awarded for loyalty and commitment).
  6. Half Colours will only be awarded to pupils in S5 or S6, with most awards going to pupils in S6.
  7. Half Colours cannot be re-awarded.

A Half Colours award ceremony will be held once each term at a morning assembly. Award dates will be published in the School calendar. Staff in charge of activities should inform pupils of their awards and provide the chairman of the Colours Committee with a list of names and classes on request.

Criteria for the Award of Full Colours

Full Colours in the form of an embroidered blazer pocket badge can be awarded to pupils in S4, 5 or 6. They are awarded primarily for excellence although a realistic commitment to the activity is also expected.

Pupils must fulfil the two general criteria listed below in addition to the specific requirements for each activity. Pupils who have already achieved a Full Colours award but who meet the criteria again in a following year will be eligible for re-dated colours.

General Criteria

  1. Pupils must have completed at least one full session of the activity representing the school before an award can be made. (Thus, pupils who receive awards during the first two terms of S4 must have joined the activity during S3).
  2. Conduct in the activity must be of a consistently high standard. Serious misconduct in other areas of school life may compromise an award.

Applications for a colours award or re-award can be made in writing or e-mailed to the Colours Committee chairman as soon as a pupil has fulfilled the appropriate criteria. The application must include the pupil's name and class, the date(s) to appear on the badge and must specify clearly which criteria have been met. Presentations will be made in assembly.

Full Colours - Specific Criteria

For specific criteria click here .