AWARDS
HANDBOOK FROM TERM 1, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION
• These awards are presented annually in recognition of scholarship, academic, cultural, sporting and service achievements associated with the school.
• In order to achieve comparability of standards, a points system will operate. Students may accrue points from year to year. The number of points required for activities will vary according to the activity.
• An Awards Committee consisting of the deputy principal, curriculum, music, theatre arts and sports directors, and teachers in charge of activities will make the final decisions regarding student and staff/ coaches submissions.
• Accumulation of points for any award is an opportunity for the application to be considered and a guideline for the Awards Committee. It does not automatically ensure an award. Additional awards may be granted in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Awards Committee.
• In general, awards are for Year 10 – 13 students. Exceptional performance at Years 7-9 may be recognised.
• To receive an award, students must have achieved at the appropriate level, as set out in the criteria. They must also have shown dedication, commitment, given service to the school and above all have upheld the Rangi Ruru values.
• Students may gain one Pocket, Colour or Elite Award per year. Re-awards must be earned; they are not automatically granted. Points required to achieve an award must be re-accumulated. Generally, excess points achieved for an original award, are not able to be reused.
• A pocket must be gained first before being considered for colours.
• Applications will be taken electronically each term, with the link available on the Rangi Hub. Information as to when they are required will be in the daily notices.
• Academic Scholarship Awards based on NCEA are awarded in Term 1. All others are awarded in Terms 2, 3 & 4.
• Mana Wāhine Awards are Curriculum Awards based on classroom and subject endeavour. Teachers nominate students in their classes and awards are presented to students who receive the most nominations across all their subjects. For Years 7-10 there are two awards per tutor group, in Years 11-13 there are twelve awards in total for Terms 2 and 3. There are no Mana Wāhine Awards in Terms 1 or 4. It is possible to receive a Mana Wāhine Award more than once and in multiple years.
• The Silver Fern Award. A student selected to represent New Zealand in any field will receive an emblem consisting of an embroidered silver fern. This is to be displayed on the lapel of the blazer. These will be awarded in Terms 2, 3 and 4. This is only awarded once. If you attain selection in more than one code, this will be recognised.
AWARDS IDENTIFICATION
Recognition of awards is indicated by the wearing of a strip defining the activity achieved together with a date strip, below the pocket on the school blazer.
The level of the Award is recognised as follows:
• Pocket – Navy strip pale blue wording with date
• Colour – Navy strip gold wording with date
• Elite Colour – Gold strip navy wording with date
• Outstanding Service – Navy strip white wording with date.
• Silver Fern – Icon emblem and black strip silver wording with date.
POCKET AWARD
A Pocket Award monogram with a blue laurel leaf and gold RR is worn on the blazer in place of the RR monogram when a student acquires the Pocket Award. Students only receive one Pocket monogram.
WEARING OF COLOURS AND POCKETS
The strip should be sewn so that it is lined up with the outside gold curve of the sports pocket. The first strip is to be sewn on the pocket and any further ones in line with it underneath the pocket.
• Any re-awards should be sewn alongside the strip
• Any re-awards should be sewn alongside the strip
• Pocket Awards should be sewn on first, Colours Awards underneath
• Pocket Awards should be sewn on first, Colours Awards underneath
• If you have not already received a blazer pocket you may collect one from the Sports Office, at a cost of $8.00
• Awards are sewn onto the blazer starting immediately below the pocket; further awards are placed beneath the first award
• Pocket award = blue strip
• Colour award = gold strip.
• Awards are sewn onto the blazer starting immediately below the pocket; further awards are placed beneath the first award
• If you have not already received a blazer pocket you may collect one from the Sports Office, at a cost of $8.00
• Pocket award = blue strip AWARDS CRITERIA
Pocket (these may be re-awarded)
Pockets are awarded for regular participation and involvement and a high standard of achievement.
Colour (these may be re-awarded)
Colours are awarded for excellence and outstanding achievement, combined with a valuable contribution within the school to the group or activity.
Outstanding Service Award
These awards are specific for service to the fitness centre, library, lifesaving, performing arts, sport, sustainability and technology. They acknowledge an exceptional level of service and are based on accumulation of points after two years’ service in the area concerned.
Elite Colour
Elite awards recognise the achievement of senior students who have reached a higher level than that required for a Colour. Students are generally not eligible for these awards until Year 12 or Year 13. Elite awards require both exceptional performance and a level of service towards their area of expertise.
Performance must be achieved in an open field or at a level beyond their own age group.
In general these students will be national representatives, or equivalent, and often representing New Zealand on the world stage, and have been selected on the basis of ability. The student must have participated in the event to qualify for an Elite Colour.
The standard of service required is similar for each area and includes working with younger students and passing on skills.
Students must have shown a high degree of demonstrating the Rangi Ruru values in their approach and application to their area of expertise, and at school.
Additional criteria will apply in each area.
Elite Colour is not applied for. The award is made on the recommendation of the Awards Committee to exceptional Colour applicants whom the committee deems to have met the criteria of this prestigious elite award.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS
TO THE RANGI RURU FITNESS CENTRE
Preliminary requirements
• Two years service consecutively – minimum service requirement before eligibility
• Service begins at Year 11. A service award requirement could be achieved by the beginning of Year 13
• Can be gained through the period of service indicated above
• Points may be awarded on an annual basis
• Outstanding Service Award = 10 points
Criteria
• Shows dedication, is committed to duty regularly, as recognised by the Fitness Centre Manager. (1 point)
• Has undertaken the Intro workshop and attended one other workshop in the first year, then a minimum of two workshops per year. (1 point)
• Has helped with promoting and supporting the Fitness Centre. (1 point)
• When called upon is able to take control while staff are absent. (1 point)
• Shows outstanding leadership and a strong knowledge of fitness programming. (1 point)
• Has taken younger students through programmes and has a high understanding of what is expected. (1 point)
• Has assisted the Fitness Centre Manager during Group Exercise classes. (1 point)
TO THE RANGI RURU LIBRARY
Preliminary requirements:
• Two years’ service consecutively – minimum service requirement before eligibility
• Service begins at Year 11. A service award requirement could be achieved by the beginning of Year 13 Points:
• Can be gained through the period of service indicated above
• Points may be awarded on an annual basis
• Outstanding Service award = 10 points
Criteria:
1. Shows dedication, is committed to regular service which is recognised by the library staff. Willing to help in the library even when not on duty (1 point)
2. Is competent in the use of the OPAC system for basic library functions (issuing, returning, reservations) and carries out accurate shelving as required. Assists other students in use of the OPAC (2 points);
3. Takes an active part in planning library special events (1 point)
4. Contributes to setting up displays, selecting books, creating posters etc (1 point)
5. Supports library initiatives such as book club, reading challenge, quizzes, community book library and any other opportunities that arise (2 points)
6. Supports all relevant book week activities (1 point)
7. Is a library champion, promoting the library, its role and resources to fellow students, through regular student channels (in person or online) (1 point)
8. Takes on a supervisory role in the library when staff are absent or busy (1 point)
TO RANGI RURU LIFESAVING
Preliminary Requirement
• 2 years service - minimum service requirement before eligibility
Points
• Can be gained during the period of service indicated above
• May be awarded once and at the discretion of the Lifesaving Coordinator
• An Outstanding Service Award = 8 points
Criteria
1. Shows dedication and is a committed member of the instructor team, as recognised by the Lifesaving Coordinator (1 point)
2. Has attended the introductory workshop and helped to promote and support lifesaving at Rangi Ruru (1 point)
3. When called upon is able to supervise groups while the teacher is absent, showing outstanding leadership and a strong knowledge of lifesaving skills (1 point)
4. Gained an Award of Merit (1 point)
5. Gained a Distinction Award (2 points)
6. Gained a Junior Instructors Award (2 points)
TO RANGI RURU PERFORMING ARTS / STAGECRAFT
Preliminary requirements
• Two years’ service - minimum service requirement before eligible for consideration
• Service would begin at Year 10. A service award requirement of two years’ service could be achieved by the beginning of Year 12
Points
• Can be gained during the period of service indicated above
• Points may only be awarded once and at the discretion of the performing arts teacher
• An Outstanding Service Award = 8 points
Criteria
1. Shows dedication, is committed to regular service which is recognised by the performing arts teacher (1 point)
2. Has acquired good skills in at least two areas of performing arts / stagecraft (2 points)
3. Has trained other students in at least one area of performing arts / stagecraft (1 point)
4. Has participated in productions in a backstage role, showing support for performers and assisting management of equipment and properties as required or as a principal performer demonstrating support for other cast members (1 point)
5. Has assisted the performing arts teacher in the promotion of school productions (1 point)
6. Has organised front of house student “teams” for at least two school productions (1 point)
7. Has taken on a directing role in a school production (1 point)
TO RANGI RURU SPORT
Preliminary requirements
• Two years’ service – minimum service requirement before eligibility, with a minimum of 20 hours (10 hours per year)
• Service could begin at Year 10. Service award requirements for two years’ service could be achieved by the end of Year 11.
Points
• An Outstanding Service Award = 8 points
• Points cannot be used for both an Outstanding Service to sport award as well as in the “additional contributions to school sport” section for a pocket or colour. You must choose where to allocate your points to. Criteria
1. Has held practices and coached a school team for at least two years with a minimum of 20 hours (10 per year), including coaching at games or made a commitment to umpiring or managing a sport or team for at least two years, with a minimum of 20 hours administration (2 points)
2. Has been involved for a full season to receive credit for that year, eg. you cannot coach netball for 10 hours in Term 2 and not coach in Term 3. Summer sports coaching means Term 1 and Term 4 (2 points)
3. Has shown at least 90% attendance at team trainings and games or umpired at least once per week throughout the season (1 point)
4. Shows evidence of a planned programme (ie. documentation in a coaching manual or other) or shows evidence of officiating in tournaments, additional to weekly opportunities (1 point)
5. Has participated in coaching courses or participated in an appropriate sports administration course/umpiring session (1 point)
6. Is well organised, responsible and has a positive attitude towards your team and school. (1 point)
TO SUSTAINABILITY
The Outstanding Service Award for Sustainability acknowledges valuable and substantial contributions made to sustainability both at Rangi Ruru and beyond. This award celebrates those driving initiatives and showing generosity of spirit in giving their time and expertise. These ākonga are making outstanding contributions locally, nationally, and internationally, within the context of caring for Papatuanuku – Mother Earth. The proposed new award aligns closely with criteria for other Outstanding Service Awards.
Awards Criteria
Outstanding Service Award for Sustainability
Preliminary requirements
Active service for two years – a minimum of twenty hours service is a requirement before eligibility.
Points
• Can be gained during period of service indicated above
• Points may only be awarded once and at the discretion of the Head of Sustainability
• An Outstanding Service Award for Sustainability = 8 points
Criteria
1. Shows dedication as an active and committed member of the sustainability team (1 point)
2. Actively manages or leads at least one major school-related event/club (1 point)
3. Shows responsibility & leadership in training of younger sustainability sisters (1 point)
4. Has assisted the Director of Sustainability in the promotion of school wide event (1 point)
5. Takes an active role in planning & preparing a sustainability initiative (1 point)
6. Devises and runs a substantial training programme/mentoring or advisory role for others within the school or wider community (2 points)
7. Has presented or spoken at sustainability hui, local government, webinars, awards, Enviroschool, or EcoAction events or competitions, representing Rangi Ruru (1 point)
8. Takes on a supervisory role in our school nursery, at another school nursery or at a planting event (2 points).
TO RANGI RURU TECHNOLOGY
Preliminary requirements
• Two years’ active service – minimum service requirements before eligibility Points
• Can be gained during period of service indicated above
• Points may only be awarded once and at the discretion of the Head of Digital Innovation and Transformation
• An Outstanding Service Award = 8 points Criteria
1. Shows dedication, is an active and committed member of the Tech Angel Technology assistance programme (1 point)
2. Actively manages at least one major school-related event with rehearsals. Please describe (1 point)
3. Shows leadership in training of tech apprentices (1 point)
4. Completes a major project or at least 3 minor projects for the benefit of the school. Please describe (1 point)
5. Takes responsibility for technical needs, set-up and pack-up chapel on a regular basis (1 point)
6. Devises and runs a substantial training programme for other students/staff in the technology available in the school (2 points)
7. Has a major leadership role within the technology assistance programme (1 point)
8. Provides substantial technical support to the school on at least one occasion, excluding drama productions which are covered by stagecraft. Please note hours worked (2 points).
ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Scholarship Awards are available to students for national results gained in one year. The awards are based on a percentage of Excellence grades out of the total possible for a student’s five best subjects. For example, a student with 18 Excellence grades out of a total possible of 22 would have 81.1%. Total possible Excellence grades will vary between subjects.
If a student is studying at a higher level, the degree of difficulty is recognised by a reduction in the total Excellence figure for that student. For example, a Level 2 student with 18 Excellence grades out of 22 but who was studying a Level 3 subject as part of that would have the total grades reduced by 1 grade to acknowledge the higher level study.
A student qualifies for a pocket if they:
• Gain 50% or better Excellence grades for NCEA at Level 1 or Level 2.
• Gain an equivalent mix of Excellence grades for NCEA at more than one level.
Colour
A student qualifies for a colour if they:
• Gain 70% or better Excellence grades for NCEA Level 1 or Level 2
• Gain an equivalent mix of Excellence grades for NCEA at more than one level.
Elite Colour
A student qualifies for an elite colour if they:
• Gain 96% or more Excellence grades for NCEA at Level 1 or 2 or an equivalent mix at a higher level.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Students who perform at a high or exceptionally high level in regional, national or international academic competitions or events on several occasions are awarded Academic Pockets or Colours.
Applications for Academic Pockets or Colours are made to Ms Collins, Deputy Principal Curriculum on the Academic Awards Application Form available on the Hub.
Points can be accrued in more than one year but should have relevance for the student’s current year level. Achievements from Year 9 will, for example, not be considered if the student is currently in Year 13. A pocket must be gained first to be eligible for a Colour.
Applicants must have awards higher than participation level in a minimum of five competitions or events to be considered e.g. ICAS, Australian Science Competition, ARA Chemistry Competition etc. In ICAS Competitions, Merit and Credit count towards a pocket award. Distinction and High Distinction is required for a Colour. In all cases, the level of the competition and the level of the award will determine eligibility for a Pocket or Colour Award (or Re-award) at the discretion of the Deputy Principal, Curriculum.
FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING (FPS)
All Students awarded Pockets or Colours must have shown a high degree of commitment and achievement.
Pocket – 3 points
Colour – 6 points (eligible after three years)
1. Participating in an FPS team for a year (1 point)
2. Gaining a gold award (first in group) for a fuzzy, in any division (1 point)
3. Gaining a silver or bronze award for a fuzzy (½ point)
4. Winning a place in the National FPS final (2 points)
5. Winning a place in a semi-final (1 point)
6. Completing a markers’ training course (½ point)
7. Assisting with coaching a junior team for two fuzzys (½ point).
The same criteria apply and points can be accumulated but there must be at least one 2 point, or two 1 point awards excluding participation only.
INNOVATION AND DIGITAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD
This award recognises students who demonstrate leadership, creativity, and positive digital citizenship through innovative projects. It honours students who leverage modern platforms—such as social media, app development, or entrepreneurship—to positively impact their communities, while upholding Rangi Ruru values
Preliminary-requirements
• Sustained engagement for a minimum of one year.
• Open to Years 10–13 (exceptional cases considered in Years 7–9).
• Project must reflect Rangi Ruru values.
Award Levels
• Pocket Award (3 points) – For consistent, valuable contribution.
• Colour Award (6 points) – For excellence, outstanding impact, and leadership.
• Elite Colours – Considered in exceptional cases where the project achieves national or international recognition, or demonstrates significant community benefit.
Criteria
• Creation and ongoing management of an innovative project (e.g., YouTube channel, podcast, app, blog) (1 point)
• Evidence of high-quality, positive, educational, or value-based content (e.g., promoting knowledge, skills, etc) (1 point)
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• Demonstrated measurable positive impact (e.g., audience growth, meaningful engagement) (1 point)
• Leading workshops, mentoring, or presenting their project to inspire others (1 point)
• External recognition or collaboration beyond school (media feature, competition, partnerships) (1 point)
• Innovation reflects original thinking, problem-solving, or entrepreneurial initiative (1 point)
Safeguards & Application Process
• In addition to the online application form, detailing the points gained, students submit a reflective application showing:
- How their project aligns with the Rangi Ruru values
- Positive purpose, learning, or community benefit
- Clear avoidance of harmful, prank-style, or trivial content
• Applications reviewed by the Awards Committee, with input from:
- Deputy Principal
- Head of Digital Transformation and Innovation
- Relevant activity leaders.
STEM AWARD
This award recognises excellence, commitment, and achievement in structured STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) and innovation competitions at local, regional, national, or international levels. Competitions may include (but are not limited to) VEX Robotics, eSports, STEM Olympiads, and other approved challenges.
Preliminary-requirements
• Active participation in a school-approved competition.
• Sustained engagement and leadership within the competition context.
• Open to Years 10–13 (exceptional performance at Years 7–9 may be considered).
• Demonstration of Rangi Ruru values.
Award Levels
• Pocket Award (3 points) – For regular participation, leadership, and contribution
• Colour Award (6 points) – For excellence demonstrated at a national level or through leadership and mentoring
• Elite Colours – For representation at national or international levels, major competition wins, or significant community impact
Criteria
• Participation in school-approved tech/innovation competition for a full season/year (1 point)
• Winning or placing in regional competition (1 point)
• Winning or placing in national competition (2 points)
• Representing NZ or participating at an international competition (2 points)
• Holding leadership roles (team captain, project manager, etc) (1 point)
• Mentoring younger students, leading workshops, or promoting STEM and innovation within school (1 point)
Safeguards & Application Process
• In addition to the online application form, detailing the points gained, students submit a reflective application showing:
- Their role and contributions to the competition
- Achievements, leadership, and collaboration
- Alignment with Rangi Ruru values
• Applications reviewed by the Awards Committee, with input from:
- Deputy Principal
- Head of Digital Transformation and Innovation
- Teachers in charge of relevant activities
WRITING
Pocket - 4 points
• Member of a school writers’ group for at least one school year (1 point)
• Attendance at a writing course outside of school (1 point)
• Writing accepted into a school publication (1 point)
• Preparing and running at least one workshop or session for other writers (1 point)
• Publication writing in a local publication (1 point)
Colour - 4 points
• Member of a school writers’ group for at least three school years (1 point)
• Special commendation in a regional or national writing competition (1 point)
• Publication in a regional or national paper/ magazine (2 points)
• Winning a regional or national writing competition (2 points)
• Acting as a mentor for other student writers (1 point)
• Regularly running writing workshops and sessions for other members in the club (at least two per term) (1 point)
• Being selected to attend a national or international writing course (2 points)
A Pocket must be gained first to be considered for a Colour
YOUNG ENTERPRISE
Pocket- applicant must satisfy 4 criteria
A pocket is awarded if:
• The student has been in a Young Enterprise team for more than one year
• The student has been part of a team which has won at least one regional award, either at Dragons’ Den or in the end-of-year Young Enterprise regional awards.
• They have fulfilled their directorship duties diligently and consistently – decided by observation of the teacher in charge, as well as in consultation with the other directors, and especially the CEO.
• They have been party to completing the 40 point checklist required by the Canterbury regional co-ordinator of Young Enterprise (endorsed by the other directors as well as the teacher in charge).
Colours
A Pocket must be obtained before a Colour Award can be considered. Colours are awarded if:
• All of the above criteria are met PLUS
• The student has been part of a team which has been a Canterbury regional winner, representing Canterbury at the national awards
• The student has been part of a team which has earned an Excellence award in the Canterbury regional awards, in one of the designated categories, resulting in representing Canterbury at the national awards AND
• As a result of representing Canterbury at the national awards, has been a national winner in any category.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
For students who achieve something exceptional that does not have a clear pathway at school or through the current awards system. These are awarded only at the discretion of the Awards Committee.
SPORTING AWARDS
To be eligible for a sporting Pocket or Colour award, Students must display Rangi Ruru values alongside a high degree of commitment and responsibility, dedication, loyalty and appropriate behaviour.
Importantly a high level of skill is essential for a Colour award.
In general:
- Students require 3 points for a Pocket and 6 points for a Colour.
- Students must achieve a Pocket before they can be awarded a Colour however, an exception may be made for students joining Rangi Ruru in Years 12 and 13. This is on a case by case basis.
Points for each criteria are awarded only once (eg. one point only for Canterbury representation, not one for U16 and one point for U18 if selected for both teams) unless stipulated. This also applies when points can be accumulated over more than one year. Once a Pocket or Colour has been awarded the accumulation of points must start again. The accumulation of points only allows the student to have their application considered for a selection of Pockets and Colours.
ADVENTURE RACING/ROGAINING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Criteria
1. Member of the ‘A’ Adventure Race team for a minimum of two school seasons. Each student must show full commitment to all training and competitive events set out for the year. (1 point)
2. Leading recruitment, coaching and support of new team members to develop in the sport and helping with administration of adventure race training and racing events. (1 point)
3. Overall Adventure Race Sports Captain (where there is more than one school team) (1 point)
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Representative selection as part of a school team
ATHLETICS
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection/ Achievement as an individual
4. Placing in the top three at the Canterbury Regional Schools Get2Go Challenge (Juniors) or the Hillary Challenge (Seniors) (1 point)
5. Placing in the top three at the New Zealand Schools Get2Go final (Juniors) or the Hillary Challenge final (Seniors) (2 points)
6. Placing in the top three at the South Island Secondary Schools’ Rogaine Championship, or the South Island Secondary Schools’ Adventure Racing Championships (where there are more than 6 teams) (1 point)
7. Placing in top three at a Secondary School Adventure Racing event (eg. Spring Challenge, Coast to Coast) (1 point)
8. Winning a Canterbury Regional Adventure Race Event in the Junior (school age) or Open Category (1 point)
9. Placing in the top four at the New Zealand Rogaine Championships or the New Zealand Adventure Racing Championships (2 points)
10. Placing 5th - 8th at the New Zealand Rogaine Championships or the New Zealand Adventure Racing Championships (1 point)
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at the Canterbury Secondary School Athletics Championships over two years (1 point)
2. Coaching or helping with the administration of school sports (1 point) or
3. Overall Athletics Sports Captain (1 point)
4. Selection in Canterbury representative squad (1 point)
5. Selection in a national athletics squad (2 points)
6. School Champion in the Intermediate or Senior Grade (1 point)
7. Placing 1st – 3rd at Canterbury Intersecondary School Champs Finals (1 point)
8. Placing 1st – 3rd in a South Island Secondary Schools’ final (1 point)
9. Competing in national final (1 point) OR placing in the first FOUR of a national final (2 points)
10. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
11. Placing 1st - 3rd at New Zealand club nationals (1 point)
12. 2nd - 3rd at National Athletics Champs (1 point)
13. 1st at National Athletics Champs (2 points)
14. Achieving criteria 7-12 above as part of a relay team (1 point) OR winning national relay title (2 points)
BADMINTON
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
BASKETBALL
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection /
Achievements as an individual
Criteria
1. Member of the top Rangi Ruru Badminton Team for a minimum of two seasons. Each student must show full commitment to all games. (1 point)
2. Overall Badminton Sports Captain (1 point)
3. Gaining a practical umpiring badge through the local association (not reawardable) (1 point)
4. Coaching/Umpiring or managing a team for the season (1 point)
5. Selection as a Canterbury representative (1 point)
6. Selection in any promising player/development/age group squad (1 point)
7. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
8. Winning School Senior Championships (singles OR doubles). Must have 6 competitors. (1 point).
9. Placing in first three at Canterbury or South Island tournament (when field is larger than six competitors) (2 points)
10. Placing in the first four at a national tournament, (2 points) OR Placing 5th - 8th at a national tournament. (1 point)
11. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
12. Winning the Intersecondary Schools’ Competition final (1 point)
13. Winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Member of the Senior A team for minimum 2 years. Each student must show full commitment to all games and tournaments. (1 point)
2. Registered schools referee making a commitment to refereeing games during the season – minimum 5 games (1 point)
3. Coaching or managing a school team for the full season (1 point)
4. Overall Basketball Sports Captain (1 point)
5. Selection as a Canterbury A representative, U16 and above (1 point)
6. Selection in a regional or national development/promising player squad or tournament team (1 point)
7. Selection as a New Zealand representative (2 points)
8. Recognition as a MVP at a tournament (1 point)
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
10. Winning an Intersecondary Friday night or Canterbury Association Competition (1 point)
11. Winning South Island Secondary Schools’ Tournament (2 points)
12. Place 2nd-4th at South Islands Secondary Schools’ Tournament (1 point)
13. Winning the club grade (1 point)
14. Placing in the first four in National Secondary School Championships (2 points)
15. Placing 5th – 8th at National Secondary School Championships (1 point)
16. Winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
CHESS
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points Criteria
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
1. Member of the school chess club for a minimum of two years (1 point)
2. Member of the School A team competing at the Interschool Competition (1 point)
3. Coach a junior team or a badge (1 point)
4. Gain Badge 3 or higher (1 point)
5. Selection in a development squad (1 point)
6. Gain selection as a Canterbury representative (1 point)
7. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
8. Placing in the first three in Individual Interschool Competition (1 point)
9. Winning a national or South Island title (2 points)
10. Placing 2nd – 3rd at national or South Island event (1 point)
11. Placing in the first three in a Teams Interschool Competition.(1 point)
CLAY TARGET SHOOTING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points Criteria
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievement as an individual
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at secondary school competitions over two years (1 point)
2. Overall Clay Target Shooting Captain & attends all four shoots (Needs a minimum of three people to warrant a captain) (1 point)
3. Member of the NZ Junior Clay Target Shooting Team (2 points)
4. Selection as a regional representative (1 point)
5. Placing in the top three at South Islands (1 point)
6. Placing in the top three at nationals (1 point)
7. Winning South Islands OR nationals (2 points each)
8. Highest Overall Junior at provincial club competitions (1 point)
9. Highest Overall (across both Junior & Senior) at provincial club competitions (2 points)
10. Individual winner of the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ competition (1 point)
11. Selection in the South vs North shoot at nationals (1 point)
Achievements as part of a team
12. Member of a team that placed 2nd or 3rd at SISS (1 point)
13. Member of a team that placed 2nd-3rd at National Secondary School (1 point)
14. Member of a team that placed 1st at South Islands OR nationals (2 points each)
15. Part of a winning team in the North vs South Competition at nationals (1 point).
CRICKET
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Member of the 1st XI Team which competes in the Regional Qualifying Tournament for a minimum of two years. Each student must show full commitment to all practices and attend the whole tournament practices. (1 point)
2. Coaching/Umpiring or managing a school team for the season (1 point)
3. Overall Cricket Sports Captain (1 point)
4. Selection as a Canterbury representative (U16 and above) (1 point)
5. Selection in a regional or national promising player/development/age group squad (1 point)
6. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
7. Recognition as a MVP at a regional or national tournament (1 point)
8. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
9. Qualifying for the NZSS Final by winning Regional Tournament (2 points)
10. Runner-up at regional qualifying tournament (1 point)
11. Placing first at the NZSS tournament, (2 points) OR placing 2nd (1 point)
12. Member of Premier Club team which wins T20 or 1 day final (1 point)
13. Winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
CROSS COUNTRY
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Selection in the Rangi Ruru Team for Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Cross Country or Road Raceover two years (1 point)
2. Overall Cross Country Sports Captain (1 point)
3. Selection in Canterbury A Representative Squad (1 point)
4. Selection in national squad (2 points)
5. School champion in U16 or U19 Grade (1 point)
6. Placing in the first TEN at Canterbury Secondary School Cross Country Championships (1 point)
7. Placing in the first THREE in a Canterbury Club or representative relay/teams event (1 point)
8. Placing in the first THREE in Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Road Race as individual (1 point)
9. Placing 2nd - 3rd in a South Island Country Carnival (1 point)
10. Winning a South Island Country Carnival (2 points)
11. Placing in the first TEN in the National Secondary School Cross Country and/or Road Race Championships (2 points)
12. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
13. Placing in the first three in the teams event at the South Island Secondary School Country Carnival (1 point)
14. Placing in the first THREE in the teams event at the National Secondary School Cross Country Championships (1 point)
15. Placing top TWO in the teams event at the National Secondary School Road Race Championships (1 point)
CYCLING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Criteria
1. Member of the Rangi Ruru team for a minimum of two seasons. Each student must show full commitment to all training and events. (1 point)
2. Overall Cycling Sports Captain (1 point)
3. Selection in a regional or national promising cyclist/development/age group squad (1 point)
4. Selection as a national representative – track or road (2 points)
Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
DIVING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representative achievement
5. Placing in the first three in the Christchurch Schools’ Cycling Competition at season end (1 point)
6. Placing 1st-3rd in a South Island Secondary School Road Cycling or club event (1 point)
7. Southern Tour - Overall classification winner (2 point) or a Jersey (1 point)
8. Placing in the first three at National Secondary School or club event (2 points), OR placing 4th - 6th at a national event (1 point)
NB: For points 6-8, fields need to be more than 8 competitors, or based on time comparisons across age groups
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
10. Team placing in first three at regional/ South Island Secondary School Event (1 point)
11. Team placing in first three at National Secondary School event (2 points), OR team placing 4th – 6th at national event (1 point)
Criteria
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at secondary school events over 2-years (1 point)
2. Top three placing at New Zealand Intermediate / Secondary Schools Championships (1 point)
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection/achievement as an individual
3. Promote the sport of diving within the school & coach Rangi Ruru divers for four terms (1 point).
4. Achieve a minimum of Level 1 Judge award and judge for Rangi Ruru at two secondary school events (1 point).
5. Selected for the New Zealand Age Group or Elite Squad and attend a national training camp (1 point)
6. Represent New Zealand at an overseas event age group or elite (1 point)
7. Whilst representing New Zealand, medal at an international event (1-point age group, 2 points Elite/Junior Worlds)
Achievements as an individual
8. Top three overall placing with Gold Award at a Skills Nationals event (1 point)
9. Compete an age group list on at least three of the following; 1-metre, 3-metre, platform and synchro events at a South Islands or Nationals (1 point)
10. Compete an elite list on at least three of the following; 1-metre, 3-metre, platform and synchro events at a South Islands or Nationals (1 point)
11. Average seven or above competing an elite list on any event / total of 200 on first 5 dives (required dives) (1 point)
12. Make Top three at Nationals in an age group (1 point) or elite (2 points) event
13. Awarded a Sport Scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
DOG AGILITY
Pockets: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
School representative achievement
Representative selection/achievement as an individual
Criteria
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at TWO secondary school events over two years (1 point)
2. Placing in the top THREE at either the South Island Secondary Schools OR NZSS Dog Agility Championships (1 point per placing - max 2 points)
3. Winning South Islands or Nationals Secondary Schools (2 points each per class)
4. Member of winning school team at South Island or Nationals Secondary Schools’ Dog Agility Championship (2 points each)
5. Selection as a JDT or Zone representative (1 point)
6. Placing in the top 10 at NZDAC/NDS standard class (1 point)
7. Winning a NZDAC/NDS standard class (2 points)
8. Junior Handler of the Year at club level (1 point)
9. Overall Top Handler of the Year per class at club level (2 points each)
10. Agility Champion status awarded (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
Note
11. Member of a team that placed 2nd or 3rd at NZDAC/NDS (1 point)
12. Member of a team that placed first at NZDAC/NDS (2 points)
NZDAC = New Zealand Dog Agility Championships
JDT= Junior Dog Training
NDS= National Dog Show
DRAGON BOATING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Criteria
1. Member of the Rangi Ruru team for a minimum of two years (1 point)
Additional contributions to school sport 2. N/A
Representative selection/ achievement as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
3. Selection as a regional or national representative in Dragon Boating (1 point) *subject to there being a selection process
4. Selection in a regional or national age group squad as a promising paddler/sweep/ caller (1 point)
5. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
6. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
7. Placing FIRST in either the 200m-250m and/or 420m-500m and/or 1000m/2000m A grade races at the Canterbury Secondary School Dragon Boating regatta (1 point each race)
8. Placing 1-3 in a A Grade Final at the SISS Dragon Boating Championships (1 point)
9. Making an A Grade Final at the NZSS Dragon Boating Championships (1 points) OR winning an A Grade Final at the NZSS Dragon Boating Championships (2 points)
10. Overall school champion at South Island Secondary Schools (1 point)
11. Winning a Dragon Boating regatta in Aoraki Open, Akaroa (1 point)
12. Winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Criteria
Evidence of consistent performance at a high level in ridden competition while representing the school for a minimum of two years, is required for Pockets and Colours, also Service
While you can include non-school achievements, each application must include school representation on at least one occasion.
1. Represent Rangi Ruru as an individual or team member in an Interschools Championship Competition in any ridden discipline (Eventing, Show Jumping, Dressage, Polo, Mounted Games, or other) (max 1 point per discipline per year)
2. Selection as Equestrian Captain and performing duties well (1 point)
Additional contributions to school sport
Achievements as part of a school team
Achievements as an Individual
3. Timekeeper, writer or administrative helper throughout a season (1 point)
4. Member of a winning team at an Open Inter-secondary Schools event (1 point)
5. Member of a winning team at Equestrian Tournament Week event (1 point)
6. Individual first placing overall at an Open Inter-secondary Schools event (1 point)
7. Individual first placing overall at Equestrian Tournament Week event (1 point)
8. Selection as a provincial representative as an individual or team at a national championship event (1 point)
9. Individual overall winner or member of winning Provincial team at a national championship event (2 points)
10. Individual champion overall in an open age group competition at a national championship event (2 points)
11. Individual champion overall in a South or North Island, or national championship Event (1 point)(max one point per discipline per year)
12. Gaining NZPCA A, H or B certificate (1 point)
13. Representation as a member of a club or branch team competing at a South or North Island or national championship event (1 point)
14. Selection in a national squad or team (2 points)
15. Awarded a sports scholarships for tertiary study (2 points)
FENCING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
Criteria
School representation 1. Be a member of the Rangi Ruru school team for a minimum of two years and attend coaching throughout the season (1 point)
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
2. Selected for the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Team (1 point)
3. Top four at regional U15 OR U17 competition (1 point)
4. Top four at New Zealand U15 OR U17 competition (1 point)
5. Winning a New Zealand U15 OR U17 comp (2 points)
6. Top four New Zealand Under 20 Championships (1 point)
7. Winning New Zealand U20 Champs (2 points)
8. Top eight New Zealand Championships OR Top eight finish at Australian U15 OR U17 event (2 points)
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
10. Member of winning school team at Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Championships (1 point)
11. Top four in team event at Australian U15 OR U16 Champs (or other overseas comp) (2 points)
Note: All results must have fields of 6+ competitors
FOOTBALL
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
Criteria
School representation 1. Member of the First XI team for a minimum of two seasons. Each student must show full commitment to all games and tournaments and practices. (1 point)
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievement as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
2. Gaining a practical referees badge through the local association (not reawardable) (1 point)
3. Coaching/refereeing/managing a team for the season (1 point)
4. Overall Football Sports Captain (1 point)
5. Selection in a WPL team or Canterbury United Pride or Shadow Pride Squad (1 point)
6. Selection in a national age group squad (1 point)
7. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
8. Recognition as MVP at a tournament (1 point)
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
10. Winning the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ competition final (1 point)
11. Winning at a School Sport New Zealand sanctioned event (2 points)
12. Placing 2nd – 3rd at a Secondary Sport New Zealand sanctioned event (1 point)
13. Placing in the first four at national tournament (club or school) (2 points), OR Placing 5th – 8th at national tournament (1 point)
14. Winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
FUTSAL
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection /
Achievement as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School
representation
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
Criteria
1. Member of the Senior A team for a minimum of two years and attend coaching throughout the season (1 point)
2. Gaining a practical referee’s badge through the local association (not reawardable) (1 point)
3. Coaching/refereeing/managing a junior school team for a season (1 point)
4. Overall Futsall Sports Captain (1 point)
5. Selection in a Canterbury team (1 point)
6. Selection as a national representative (1 point)
7. Recognition as MVP at a tournament (1 point)
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
10. Winning the Mainland Football Futsal Wednesday competition (1 point)
11. Winning the Canterbury Secondary Schools Chamionship final (1 point)
12. Placing 2nd – 8th at a national tournament (1 point)
14. Winning a national title (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Member of a Canterbury Secondary school competition team (1 point)
2. Selected as Canterbury Representative (U16 & above) (1 point)
3. Selected in promising player/development squad (1 point)
4. Placing 1st – 3rd at the Canterbury Age Group Championships - U13, U16 or U19 (Peat Cup) (1 point) OR winning the Peat Cup U19 Canterbury Age Group Championships (2 points)
5. Placing 1st-3rd at the South Island Age Group Championships (U16 or U19) (1 point)
6. Placing 2nd -3rd at the South Island Championships (Open Women) (1 point)
7. Winning South Island Championships (Open Women) – (2 points)
8. Placing 1st – 3rd at the New Zealand Age Group Championships (U16 or U19) or winning the New Zealand Age Group Championships U19 (2 points)
9. Member of a Pollock Cup Interclub team (1 point)
10. Winning a Club Championships (1 point) Note: Must be more than eight competitors
11. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
12. Member of a team placed in the first three, in your section, in individual or team events at secondary competition (1 point)
13. Placing in top three in teams individual events South Island and/or national championships (1 point)
GOLF
GYMNASTICS (ARTISTIC)
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points Criteria
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Must be competing at Step 5 in gymnastics or above to apply
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at secondary school events over two years (1 point)
2. Coaching a school team for the season (1 point)
3. Represent Canterbury at the National Championships (1 point)
4. Selection in any regional or national development squad in senior or open competition (1 point)
5. Selection as a New Zealand representative (2 points)
6. Placing in the first THREE overall in any level at the Canterbury Secondary Schools Championships (1 point)
7. Placing 2nd – 3rd overall at a South Island/national competition (1 point)
8. Winning a national competition as an individual (2 points) or winning an apparatus (1 point)
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
10. Placing in the first THREE in any grade for a teams event at the Secondary Schools Championships (1 point)
11. Placing 2nd – 3rd in a teams event at national competition (1 point)
12. Winning a national or South Island competition in a team (2 points)
GYMNASTICS (RHYTHMIC)
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
Criteria
Must be competing at Step 5 in gymnastics or above to apply
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at secondary school events over two years (1 point)
2. Dedicated coach of school gymnasts preparing for competitions (1 point)
3. Represent Canterbury at the National Championships (1 point)
4. Selection in a national developmental squad (1 point)
5. Represent New Zealand (points gained are for the whole year, not each competition) (2 points)
6. Place 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall in an event at the Canterbury Secondary Schools Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships (1 point)
7. Place 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall in an event at the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Championships (2 points)
8. Place 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall at a club championship (1 point)
9. Win an overall South Island title (1 point)
10. Gain an overall individual or multiples medal at the nationals (1 point) OR New Zealand title holder in an individual or multiples event (2 points)
11. Placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall in an international competition for individual, multiples or a team event where the number of competitors in the grade has exceeded six (2 points)
12. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
HOCKEY
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
ICE HOCKEY
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
Criteria
1. Member of the 1st XI Hockey Team for a minimum of two seasons. Each student must show full commitment to all games and tournaments. (1 point)
2. Coach/umpire/manage a school team for the season (1 point)
3. Gaining a practical umpiring badge through the local association (not reawardable) (1 point)
4. Overall Hockey Sports Captain (1 point)
5. Selection as a Canterbury Hockey U18 A representative (1 point)
6. Selection in any regional or national development/promising player squad (1 point)
7. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
8. Recognition as a MVP at a tournament (1 point)
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at secondary school events over 2-years; includes in an alliance team (1 point)
2. Place in the top three at South Island Secondary Schools; includes in an alliance team (1 point)
3. Place in top three at New Zealand Secondary Schools; includes in an alliance team (1 point)
4. Promote the sport of ice hockey within the school & assist in coaching (can be club level) for a minimum of 20-hours (1 point)
5. Attain USA Hockey Level 1 Coach or higher (1 point)
6. Attend a referee course and referee for a full season OR become a score bench official and serve for a full season (1 point)
7. Attend an Ice Hockey New Zealand youth development camp (1 point)
8. Represent Canterbury for two seasons in the New Zealand Bantam Ice Hockey League (U15 NZBIHL) and/or the New Zealand Midget Ice Hockey League (U18 NZMIHL) (1 point)
9. Selection for the Canterbury team in the New Zealand Junior Ice Hockey League (U21 NZJIHL) and/or Canterbury Inferno; New Zealand Women’s Ice Hockey League (NZWIHL) (1 point)
10. Selection for the Ice Fernz or New Zealand U18 Women’s National Ice Hockey Team and attend an international event (2 points)
11. As a team member win the NZBIHL, NZMIHL or NZJIHL league (1 point)
12. Awarded MVP at a national tournament (1 point)
13. Awarded MVP at an international tournament (2 points)
14. Awarded a Sport Scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points Criteria
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
1. Member of a senior team for a minimum of two seasons. Each student must show full commitment to all games. (1 point)
2. Gaining a practical umpiring badge through the local association (not reawardable) (1 point)
3. Coaching/umpiring/managing a school team for the season (1 point)
4. Selection as a Canterbury or equivalent representative (1 point)
5. Selection in a regional or national promising player/development/age group squad (1 point)
6. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
7. Winning the Canterbury Secondary Schools competition final (where there are more than three teams) (1 point)
8. Winning a Canterbury Secondary Schools tournament/championship (where there are more than three teams) (1 point)
9. Placing in first three at South Island tournament (1 point)
10. Placing in the first four at national tournament, (2 points) OR placing 5th - 8th at national tournament. (1 point)
KAYAKING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points Criteria
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection/
Achievement as an individual
1. Representing Rangi Ruru at two Secondary School events over two seasons (1 point)
2. Coaching at the Kayaking Club and/or role modelling and promoting the sport at school (1 point)
3. Overall Kayaking Sports Captain (needs more than 3 people to warrant an Overall Captain (1 point)
4. Selection in the Pathways programme (1 point)
5. Attending an overseas competition (2 points)
6. Placing at a South Island Secondary School or club event (1 point)
7. Winning a South Island Secondary School or club event (2 points)
8. Competing in an “A” final at Secondary School or club event nationals (1 point), or placing in the top three (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
9. Winning a South Island Secondary School event (1 point)
10. Placing in the top three at Secondary School or club nationals (2 points)
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points Criteria
School representation
1. Represent the Rangi Ruru team in a minimum of TWO secondary school mountain biking events across two years (1 point)
Additional contributions to school sport
Achievement as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
2. Overall Mountain Biking Sports Captain (where there are more than five students competing in MTB) (1 point)
3. Winning a Canterbury secondary school event in your age group (1 point) OR winning a Canterbury secondary school event above your age group (2 points)
4. Placing 1st at Regional or South Island secondary school event (2 points)
5. Placing 2nd - 4th at South Island secondary school event (1 point)
6. Placing in the first four at national secondary school event (2 points), OR placing 5th - 8th at national secondary school event. (1 point) (NB for points 4-6 fields need to be more than six OR when based on time comparisons across all age groups)
7. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
8. Selection into a sponsored professional team (1 point)
9. Team placing in first three at regional / South Island event (1 point)
10. Team placing in first four at national event (2 points), OR team placing 5th - 8th at national event (1 point)
MULTISPORT
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
Criteria
1. Represented Rangi Ruru at a minimum of two multisport events over two seasons (1 point)
2. Coaching or helping with the administration of Duathlon/Triathlons/Multisport (1 point)
3. Overall Multisport Sports Captain (1 point)
4. Winning a Canterbury secondary school title in duathlon/triathlon (where more than six competitors) (1 point)
5. Placing in the top three at the South Island Secondary Schools’ Duathlon/Triathlon/ Multisport Championships (where more than 6 competitors) (1 point)
6. Placing in the top four at the New Zealand Duathlon/Triathlon/Multisport Championships (2 points)
7. Placing 5th – 8th at the New Zealand Duathlon/Triathlon/Multisport Championships (1 point)
8. Selected in the New Zealand development squad for either duathlon/triathlon multisport (2 points)
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
10. Winning the Canterbury Secondary School Duathlon/Triathlon Championships in a team (where more than three teams) (1 point)
11. Placing in the top three at the South Island Secondary Schools’ Duathlon/Triathlon/ Multisport Championships in a team (1 point)
12. Placing in the top three at the New Zealand Duathlon/Triathlon/Multisport Championships in a team (1 points)
13. Completion of an open multisport event (e.g. GoldRush, Coast to Coast) (1 point each event completed OR 2 points for winning, where there is more than one team entered)
NETBALL
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
Criteria
1. Member of the Senior A or Senior B team for a minimum of two seasons. Each student must show full commitment to all games and tournaments. (1 point)
2. Coaching/managing a school team for the season (1 point)
3. Umpire for Rangi Ruru netball every week during the Saturday or Wednesday netball season (1 point)
4. Umpire: Awarded Centre Badge (1 point)
5. Overall Netball Sports Captain (1 point)
6. Selection as a representative player within a Netball Centre U16 or above (1 point)
7. Selection for external development/promising players /emerging talent squads (1 point)
8. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
9. Recognition as a MVP at a regional or national tournament (1 point)
10. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
11. Winning the Canterbury Secondary Schools and/or club grade competition (1 point)
12. Placing in the top four at South Island Junior OR top five at South Island Senior Secondary Schools’ Tournament (1 point)
13. Winning South Island Secondary Schools’ Tournament (Junior or Senior) (2 points)
14. Placing in first FOUR in National Secondary Schools’ Tournament (2 points)
15. Placing 5th - 8th in National Secondary Schools’ Tournament (1 point)
16. Winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
17. Make the final of the netball development tournament (Netball Senior B Tournament) (1 point)
ORIENTEERING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
Criteria
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at two secondary schools events over two years (1 point)
2. Coaching at the orienteering club and/or coaching and promoting the sport at school (1 point)
3. Overall Orienteering Sports Captain. Needs a minimum of 3 people to warrant an overall captain. (1 point)
4. Selection as a Canterbury representative (1 point)
5. Selection for external development/promising athlete /emerging talent squads (1 point)
6. Winning a Canterbury title (1 point)
7. Winning a South Island secondary school title (1 point) or nationals secondary school title (2 points)
8. Placing 2nd – 3rd at a national secondary school event (1 point)
9. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
10. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
ROWING
Pocket: 5 points
Colour: 10 points
School
representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
11. Winning a secondary schools or club team competition (1 point)
12. Placing in the top four at South Island secondary school team event (1 point)
13. Winning South Island secondary school team event (2 points)
14. Placing 2nd – 4th at a national secondary school team event (2 points)
15. Placing 5th - 8th at a national secondary school team event (1 point)
18. Winning a national title as part of a team (2 points)
Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Selection for Under 18 event at NZSS Rowing Champs (if rowing up) (1 point each)
2. Selection as part of the NZSS Rowing Champs squad (1 point)
3. Member of the rowing squad for two or more seasons (1 point)
4. Selected as Rowing Captain or Deputy Captain and performed duties well (1 point)
5. Selection to trial for national junior school or representative team (i.e. trialist for New Zealand Junior Crew) (1 point)
6. Selection to trial for South Island Team (1 point)
7. Selection into the National Junior Rowing team (2 points)
8. Selection for any regional rowing New Zealand representative team (1 point)
6. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
10. Placed first, second or third at South Island Rowing Championships (3, 2, 1 points respectively)
11. Placed first, second or third at South Island Secondary Schools’ Championships (3, 2, 1 points respectively)
12. Placed first, second or third at NZSS Championships (3, 2, 1 points respectively)
13. Placing Top 10 in an U18 8 event at NZSS Rowing Champs (1 point)
NB: 12 & 13 cannot be for the same U18 boat
Note: Rowing Pockets & Colours are awarded in Term 2 only
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Member of the Rangi Ruru team for a minimum of two seasons. Each Student must show a full commitment to games and tournaments. (1 point)
2. Gaining an associate rugby referee’s qualification (or more) through the local union (1 point)
3. Captain or Vice Captain of the school team (1 point)
4. Played more than half the games in the local competition (1 point)
5. Selected to trial for a representative team (1 point)
6. Selection as a Canterbury representative U16 and above (1 point)
7. Selection for rugby representation about provincial level (2 points)
8. Selected as MVP at a tournment or Tackling Award (1 point)
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
10. Finalist in the Canterbury secondary school local competition (1 point)
11. Finalist at a tournament at provincial/representative level (1 point)
12. Winning the first round of the Canterbury secondary school local competition (1 point)
13. Winning the final of the Canterbury secondary school local competition (2 points)
14. National title as part of a representative team (2 points)
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points Criteria
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
1. Represent Rangi Ruru in secondary school championships over two seasons (1 point)
2. Timekeeper or administrative helper (1 point)
3. Selection in Junior Youth Cup Series (1 point)
4. Selection in a national squad (2 points)
5. Placing in first six skiing; first three snowboarding as an individual at Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Championships (1 point)
6. Winning South Island Championships as an individual (2 points)
7. Individual placing in first six at South Island Championships (1 point)
8. Fastest time in school or snowboard team at South Island Championships (1 point)
9. Competing at F.I.S. level or NZSBA member (1 point)
10. Winning the Junior Youth Cup (2 points)
11. Placing in the first four in the Junior Youth Series (1 point)
Achievements as part of a team
12. Winning Canterbury Secondary School Championships as a team (1 point)
13. Fastest time in school ski or snowboarding team at Canterbury Secondary School Championships (1 point)
14. Winning South Island Championships as a team (2 points)
SURFING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
SWIMMING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
Criteria
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at a minimum of two secondary school surfing competitions/ leagues throughout the surf season (1 point)
2. Overall Surfing Captain (1 point). Needs a minimum of three competitive surfers to warrant a Sports Captain.
3. Selection as a Canterbury or equivalent representative (1 point)
4. Selection in a regional or national promising player/development/age group squad (1 point)
5. Selection as a national representative (2 points).
6. Winning the intersecondary schools’ competition final (1 point)
7. Winning a Christchurch Wednesday Secondary School Surf League tournament/ championship (1 point)
8. Placing in first three at South Island event (1 point)
9. Placing in the first four at national event, (2 points) OR placing 5th - 8th at national event. (1 point)
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at a Secondary School Swimming Championship over two years (1 point)
2. School Champion in the U16 or Senior Grade (1 point)
3. Overall Swimming Sports Captain (1 point)
4. Placing 1-3 in a Canterbury Secondary School Final (1 point)
5. Placing 1-3 at a South Island Secondary School Final or South Island Short or Long Course Final (1 point)
6. Placing top four at a NZSS, NAG, NZ Short or Long Course Final (2 points) or making top eight in a national final (1 point)
7. Selection in a national swimming squad (2 points)
8. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
9. Selection in Canterbury Div 1 or Top Club relay team at Nationals or Open Event (1 point)
10. Achieving criteria 6-8 as part of a relay team (where there are more than four teams) (1 point)
TABLE TENNIS
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
Criteria
School representation 1. Member of a Rangi Ruru Senior team for two years. Each student must show full commitment to all games and tournaments and practices. (1 point)
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
2. Gaining a practical umpiring badge through the local association (not reawardable) (1 point)
3. Coaching/umpiring or managing a team for the season (1 point)
4. Selection as a Canterbury or equivalent representative (1 point)
5. Selection in a regional or national promising player/development/age group squad (1 point)
6. Selection as a national representative (2 points).
7. Winning School Senior Championships. Must have four competitors (1 point)
8. Winning the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Competition final (1 point)
9. Winning a Canterbury Secondary Schools’ tournament/championship (1 point)
10. Placing in first three at regional or South Island tournament (1 points)
11. Placing in the first four at national tournament, (2 points) OR placing 5th - 8th at national tournament. (1 point)
TENNIS
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
Criteria
School representation 1. Member of the Rangi Ruru Premier Team for a minimum of two years. Each student must show full commitment to all games and tournaments. (1 point)
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
2. Overall Tennis Captain (1 point)
3. Selection as a Canterbury representative U16 and above (1 point)
4. Selection in a regional or national external development/promising player squad (1 point)
5. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
Achievements as an individual 6. Winning Canterbury Secondary School Senior Championships (Doubles or Singles) (1 point)
7. Recognition as the School Senior Singles or Double Champion (1 point)
8. Placing in first three at National Championships U16 and above (2 points)
9. Winning an Open Grade Regional Tournament (1 point)
10. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
11. Winning the Wednesday Secondary School Tennis final in any grade (1 point)
12. Placing in the top two at SISS Tennis Championships (1 point)
13. Winning SISS Tennis Champs (2 points)
14. Qualifying for NZSS Tennis Finals (1 point)
15. Placing in the first four in the NZSS Tennis final or winning NZ Cup (2 points)
16. Placing second at the New Zealnd Cup (1 point)
17. Winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Member of the top SuperTouch team for a minimum of two years. Each student must show full commitment to all games and tournaments. (1 point)
2. Gaining a practical referees badge through the local association (not reawardable) (1 point)
3. Coaching/refereeing/managing a school team for the season (1 point)
4. Overall Touch Sports Captain (1 point)
5. Selection as a Canterbury or equivalent representative (U16 and above) (1 point)
6. Selection in a regional or national promising player/development squad/age group squad (1 point)
7. Selection in a tournament team (1 point)
8. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
9. Recognition as a MVP at a tournament (1 point)
10. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
11. Winning the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Term 1 competition (1 point)
12. Winning Canterbury Secondary School Touch Championships (1 point)
13. Winning the South Island Secondary School Touch Championships (2 points)
14. Placing 2nd-4th at the South Island Secondary School Touch tournament (1 point)
15. Placing in the first four at a national secondary school tournament (2 points)
16. Placing 5 - 8th at a national secondary school tournament (1 point)
17. Winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
TRAMPOLINING
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection as an individual
Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Represent Rangi Ruru at secondary school events over two years (1 point)
2. Instructing a badge /or our Intersecondary Schools’ team (1 point)
3. Represent Canterbury at the National Championships (1 point)
4. Selection in a national squad (2 points)
5. Placing in the first three in the individual open or senior events at the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Championships (with more than three competitors) (1 point)
6. Selection in a Canterbury representative team (1 point)
7. Selection in a national squad (2 points)
8. Gaining a yellow, black or purple badge (1 point)
9. Winning a regional title (1 point)
10. Placing 2nd – 3rd in the South Island/national competition (1 point)
11. Winning a South Island/national competition (2 points)
12. Member of the highest grade team in the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Competition (1 point)
13. Winning a regional title (1 point)
14. Placing in first three in the South Island/national competition (1 point)
15. Winning a South Island/national competition (2 points)
16. Placing in the first 3 in the teams open or senior events at the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Championships (1 point) OR Winning the Open or Senior team events at the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Championships. (1 point)
Note: 13-16 Need to be 4 or more teams in the competition to receive points
VOLLEYBALL
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Member of the Senior A team for a minimum of two years. Each student must show full commitment to all games and tournaments. (1 point)
2. Coaching/umpiring/managing a school team for the season (1 point)
3. Gaining a practical umpiring badge through the local Association (not reawardable) (1 point)
4. Overall Volleyball Sports Captain (1 point)
5. Selection as a Canterbury representative U16 and above (1 point)
6. Selection as a South Island representative (1 point)
7. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
8. Selection in any regional or national development development/promising player squad (1 point)
9. Recognition as a MVP at a tournament (1 point)
10. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
11. Winning the Canterbury secondary schools’ weekly competition in your competitive grade (1 point)
12. Placing in the top FOUR of A Grade at South Island Junior OR Senior tournament (Div I or Div II) (1 point)
13. Winning South Island Secondary School Tournament (Div I or Div II) (2 points)
14. Placing in first four in Div 1 at a Senior Secondary School National Tournament (2 points)
15. Placing 5th - 8th at a senior secondary school national tournament (1 point)
16. Winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
WATER POLO
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Representative selection / Achievements as an individual
Achievements as part of a team
Criteria
1. Member of the Rangi Ruru Senior A team for a minimum of two years. Each student must show full commitment to all games and tournaments. (1 point)
2. Attaining B Grade referee badge and regularly refereeing at secondary school OR club games/tournaments (1 point)
3. Coach/referee/manage a school team for a full season. (1 point)
4. Overall Water Polo Sports Captain (1 point)
5. Selection as a Canterbury A representative (U16+) & attend a national age group tournament (1 point)
6. Selection in regional or national promising player/development squad/age group squad (1 point)
7. Selection as a national representative (2 points)
8. Recognition as a MVP at a tournament (1 point)
9. Awarded a sports scholarship for tertiary study (2 points)
10. Winning the Canterbury secondary schools competition (1 point)
11. Winning South Island Secondary School Tournament (2 points)
12. Placing 2 - 3 at South Island Secondary School tournament (1 point)
13. Placing in the top four at a National Div 1 Secondary School Tournament (2 points) OR top two at Div 2 Secondary School Tournament (1 point)
14. Placing 5th – 8th at a National Div 1 Secondary School Tournament (1 point)
15. Achieving top four at a Div 1 National Tournament as part of a representative team (1 point) OR winning a national title as part of a representative team (2 points)
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points Criteria
All students awarded Pockets or Colours must be sailing regularly in clubs during weekends.
School representation
Additional contributions to school sport
Achievements as an individual
1. Represent Rangi Ruru in two secondary school yachting events over two years (1 point)
2. Support the administration of school yachting (1 point)
Pocket - any one of these events for two years/seasons
3. Optimist Class- Compete in Canterbury Champs, South Island Champs or National Championship regatta completing all or all but one race in the series.
4. P-Class/firebug Compete in the annual Canterbury regatta, South Island Championship regatta or Tauranga Cup National Championship regatta completing all or all but one race in the series.
5. Starling Compete in the annual Canterbury Championship regatta or annual South Island Championship regatta or National Championship regatta completing all or all but one race in the series.
6. Sunburst Compete as skipper or crew in the Canterbury Championship series or South Island Championship regatta completing all races or all races but one. Compete in the Regional Teams Racing series completing all or all but one race in the series.
7. Compete as skipper or crew in the New Zealand Secondary School Students’ National Championship or National Inter-schools Team Racing Championship completing all or all but one race in the series.
8. Laser R Compete as skipper or crew completing all races or all races Laser II but one in the New Zealand Class National Championship or New Zealand Youth Selection Trials regattas.
9. For classes not covered - Canterbury Championships, South Island Championships, National Championships - be in the top three Students of any two for a pocket. Colour - any of these events
10. Optimist Class-Finish in the top three in Canterbury Championship regatta or South Island regatta or finish first, second or third Student in the National Championship.
11. P-Class/Firebug Finish first in the Canterbury regattas or South Island Championship regatta or be first placed Student in the Tauranga Cup National Championship regatta.
12. Starling Finish in the top three places of the annual Canterbury Championship regatta or South Island Championship regatta, or, finish first, second or third Student in the National Championship regatta.
13. Sunburst Compete as skipper or crew finishing in first three places of Canterbury or South Island Championship regattas or sailing as skipper and finishing first female skipper in South Island Championship or first, second or third female skipper in the National Championship regatta.
14. Compete as skipper or crew in the Sunburst New Zealand Secondary School Students’ Championship regatta finishing in the first three places
15. Compete as skipper finishing first, second or third in the Youth trials.
16. Double hander female pair in New Zealand National Championship or New Zealand National Youth Trials regattas.
17. For classes not covered: Win Canterbury Championships, win South Island Championships, win National Championships - any two of these events for colours.
18. Selected or Talent Identification for Canterbury or NZ squad.
MUSIC AWARDS
Please note that the criteria for Music Pockets and Colours varies from sport and theatre arts. Students should not compare the different systems. Music awards are individual awards, not team awards. Each set of criteria is fair and equitable to the relevant discipline.
MUSIC POCKET AND COLOUR
Pocket – 5 points
Colour – 8 points
Once a Pocket or Colour has been awarded the accumulation of points must start again. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the online form and have the Director of Music verify all points. Community service hours may be available through coaching/assisting with junior music groups. If counted towards community service these hours cannot be counted towards a Pocket or Colour award. Please consult with the Director of Music for clarification as required.
Five points are required together with a high standard of achievement, commitment and a positive attitude to school music. These points may be accumulated over a number of years.
Colour
These awards are given at the discretion of the Awards Committee. Generally, a minimum of eight points is required, however there may be special circumstances where this is not the case. A very high standard of performance, commitment and a positive attitude, including modelling the Rangi Ruru Values/manaakitanga, for the entire year in a wide range of music groups must be evident before a music colour is awarded. The accumulation of these points, which must be earned in one year, does not guarantee this award. In most cases a student must have had a pocket in order to be eligible.
2 points per group per year
1 point per group per year
• Resolutions
• Rangi Sinfonia
• Jazz Band/Jazz Combo
• Chamber Music – participation in the Chamber Music contest or other major chamber music event
• Rockbands – participation in Rock Quest or other major band event
• Significant musical role in a Rangi Ruru major production (vocal or instrumental)
• Principal accompanist for a performing group (e.g Resolutions, Rangi Voices) that meets regularly may be available at the discretion of the awards committee. There must be a full year commitment to the group.
• Rangi Voices
• Rangi Players
• Rock Bands
• Percussion Ensembles
• Other small instrumental/vocal ensembles
• Music contribution to a Rangi Ruru major production (vocal or instrumental)
Note
(i) If a student is a member of a group that is recalled for a regional final – e.g. Schools’ Chamber Music Contest Regional Final, Rockquest Regional Final - an extra point is awarded.
(ii) If a student is member of a group that is selected for the national semi-finals/finals in a school based national competition eg. Big Sing, Chamber Music Contest, Barbershop Contest, Rockquest etc an extra point is available.
(iii) Students in Years 7 & 8 who are selected for and participate in either the Senior Choir, Symphony Orchestra or Concert Band in the Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival can be awarded an extra point.
(iv) Student composers who enter a national secondary school or other composition/ song writing competitions AND gain a national placing may be awarded two points. An additional point may be available for winners or other special awards at the discretion of the Awards Committee.
(v) Other recognition within school based competitions eg. Best Brass Group award in Chamber Music, award at Regional Big Sing, individual award at Southern Jam, selection for Allstars at Southern Jam etc, may earn an extra point, at the discretion of the Awards Committee.
2 points per group per year
3 points per group per year
4 points per group per year
• Christchurch Youth Choir
• UC Christchurch Youth Orchestra
• Christchurch Youth Symphonic Band
• Christchurch Youth Jazz Orchestra
• A National Secondary Schools’ group such as the NZSS Concert Band, NZSS Symphony Orchestra, NZSS Brass Band, NZSS Jazz Orchestra, NZSS Choir.
• Christchurch All Girl Big Band
• A National Youth group that has a significant membership of semi-professional/beyond secondary school, such as NZSO National Youth Orchestra, National Youth Jazz Band, National Youth Symphonic Winds
• Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Note: Credit will only be given if the student has also made considerable use of her skills within a school music group/activity and has demonstrated a high level of commitment to those group(s), including modelling the Rangi Ruru Values/manaakitanga.
Other Activities
At the discretion of the Awards Committee special consideration may be given for other significant musical achievements (music examinations do not count but diplomas may be considered). Leadership and administrative roles within the Music Department throughout the year will be taken will be taken into account, with the number of points to be awarded decided upon by the Awards Committee.
ELITE MUSIC COLOURS
These may be available for students selected for national groups beyond their age group, or a professional organisation such as:
• NZSO National Youth Orchestra
• National Youth Choir
• National Youth Jazz Band
• National Youth Symphonic Winds
• Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
The applicant must be participating in and demonstrating an exceptionally high level of commitment to and performance in a range of school music groups, including modelling the Rangi Ruru values/manaakitanga. This award is made at the discretion of the Director of Music and Principal, on behalf of the Awards Committee.
PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS
It is the student’s responsibility to complete the online form and have the Director of Theatre Arts verify all points.
Once a Pocket or Colour has been awarded the accumulation of points must start again. You cannot use the same event to qualify for multiple Pockets and Colours. For instance, if you earn a Pocket for Dance using Dance NZ Made 2024, you cannot use those same points for a Performing Arts Pocket. Each award is distinct.
Community service hours may be available through choreographing/assisting/mentoring with various groups. If counted towards community service these hours cannot be counted towards a Pocket or Colour award. Please consult with the Director of Theatre Arts for clarification as required.
DANCE
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points Criteria
School representation
Additional contribution to the Rangi Ruru Kanikani programme.
Representative/ Selection as an Individual
Achievements as an individual
1. Member of Kōuka, Karo or Makomako Dance company for one whole year. Each student must show full commitment and manaakitanga during rehearsals and performance opportunities. (1 point)
2. Member of Rimu Dance Company for one whole year. Each student must show full commitment and manaakitanga during rehearsals and performance opportunities. (2 points)
3. Head of Dance. (2 points)
4. Choreographing and mentoring for one of the dance companies for the 3 terms of the dance year. (1 point)
5. PACANZ nomination and performance at NYPA as a soloist. (1 point) or PACANZ semifinalist or finalist at NYPA as a soloist. (2 points) – Both cannot be claimed.
6. Selected and attended an international dance intensive programme that is auditioned for. (2 points)
7. 1st – 3rd placing at Dance NZ Made regional competition as a soloist/duo. (1 point)
8. 1-3rd placing at Dance NZ Made national competition as a soloist/duo. (1 point)
9. Placing 1st – 3rd at an international competition as a soloist where the number of competitors in the grade has exceeded six. (2 points)
10. Receiving a choreography award at regional level. (1 point)
11. Receiving a choreography award at national level. (2 points)
Achievements as part of a team
12. PACANZ nomination and performance at NYPA as part of a troupe. (1 point)
13. 1st- 3rd placing PACANZ troupe. (2 points)
14. 1st placing at Dance NZ Made regional competition as a troupe. (1 point)
15. 1-3rd placing at Dance NZ Made national competition as a troupe. (1 points)
16. 1-3rd placing at an international competition as a troupe member where the number of troupes in the section has exceeded six. (2 points)
If you have any other achievements not listed above, please note these in the application to be considered by the committee.
Pocket - 4 points
Colour - 4 points – in addition to Pocket
1. Member of the Senior A Team on a regular basis (1 point)
2. Selection in interschool exchange/debate teams (1 point)
3. Competitor in Regional Christchurch Interschool Competition (1 point)
4. Finalist in the Year 9 Debating Final (1 point)
5. Administration or organisation of school debating (1 point)
6. Adjudication of junior debates (1 point)
7. Participation in semi-finals of regional competition (1 point)
8. Winning regional competition (2 points)
9. Selection in Regional Debating Team (1 point
10. Selection in the Canterbury representative team (2 points)
11. Coaching a team in tournaments (1 point)
12. Participation in semi-finals of national competition (2 point)
13. Speaking award at regional competition (1 point)
Elite Colour
14. Selection for New Zealand Schools’ Debating team
15. Winning the Russell McVeagh National Schools’ Debating Competition
16. Special Commendation at National Competition eg. Best speaker awards.
Students must show dedication and a professional approach to be considered for an Award.
DRAMA
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contribution to the Rangi Ruru Drama programme.
Representative/ Selection as an Individual
Criteria
1. Member of Drama Club, or Theatre Sports groups for 1 year with full commitment, participation and attendance. (1 point)
2. Major role in a school production. (2 points)
3. Named character or ensemble in a school production. (1 point)
4. Head of Drama. (2 points)
5. Leading and mentoring for one of the drama groups for 3 terms of the full school year. (1 point)
6. Lead SGCNZ or Theatre Fest for 2 years. (1 point)
7. Directing a play for SGCNZ or Theatre Fest (1 point)
8. Gaining a nomination for a South Island festival and performing at the South Island festival (1 point) or gaining a nomination and performing at a national festival (2 points). – Both cannot be claimed.
9. Placing 1-3rd at a national festival. (2 points)
These points are for actors and directors.
Achievements as an individual
Achievements outside of school
10. Receiving an acting or directing award at a regional or South Island level. (1 point)
11. Receiving an acting or directing award at national level. (2 points)
These can be SGCNZ, Theatre Fest or Theatre Sports.
12. Performing in a production with Showbiz or the National Youth Theatre (other companies could be considered by the Awards Committee). (1 point)
If you have a major role in this company, you could be considered for Elite Colours by the Awards Committee.
13. Receiving a place in the Court Theatre Youth company. (1 point)
If you have any other achievements not listed above, please note these in the application to be considered by the committee.
Pocket - 4 points
Colour – 6 points
Continued commitment to practices and demonstration of a high standard of performance are the pre-requisites for all members to gain a Pocket. Generally, but not always, a Pocket is awarded to a student in Years 10 – 13 at the end of the year. All decisions will be made at the discretion of Kapa Haka staff.
• A full year’s commitment to Kapa Haka (regular attendance) (1 point)
• A performer at previous year’s Rangi Ruru Prize Giving (1 point)
• A performer at two public occasions in a year (1 point)
• Selection as Year Group Leader within Kapa Haka (1 point)
• Attendance at all noho marae in a given year, if applicable (1 point)
Award of a Pocket and continued commitment to practices are the pre-requisites for all members to gain a Colour. Generally, but not always, consideration for a Colour is for Senior students in Years 11 – 13 with at least 2 years’ full service to Kapa Haka after having received their Pocket. A further year’s service is generally expected before a Colour re-award is considered, but can be fast-tracked depending on one’s commitment.
All decisions will be made at the discretion of Kapa Haka staff.
• Show excellence in skill and performance (1 point)
• Front Row Status - Demonstrate excellence level performance at an e.g. regional or national competition/showcase (1 point)
• Front Row Status - Demonstrate excellence level performance at Performing Arts Showcase AND Prize Giving (1 point)
• Actively promote Kapa Haka and its values within the Rangi Ruru community throughout the year; e.g. fundraising, administration, organisation (1 point)
• Head of Kapa Haka (fulfil all leadership responsibilities) (1 point)
• Kaea or Kaikaranga at two or more public performances (1 point)
• Tutor Kapa Haka at Wananga or Noho on 2 or more occasions (1 point)
• Attendance and full commitment at all practices, and noho marae in a given year, if applicable (1 point)
PERFORMING ARTS
Pocket - 3 points
Students must have:
• 2 points from any of the following four disciplines: Drama, Dance, Music or Stage Craft.
• 1 point to come from any discipline in the Performing Arts and Music criteria.
Colour - 6 points
Students must have:
• 4 points from any of the following four disciplines: Drama, Dance, Music or Stage Craft.
• 2 points to come from any discipline in the Performing Arts and Music criteria.
• Out of the 6 points at least 2 must be earned from an event that awards 2 points or more.
All points must be gained with excellence or for taking responsibility for an area within the Performing Arts.
SPEECH AND DRAMA COMPETITIONS
Pocket – 3 points
Colour – 6 points
1. Commendation (½ point)
2. Second or third (1 point)
3. First (1½ points)
4. Special Awards (2 points)
Please show the appropriate medal/or certificate to the speech and drama teacher. At the discretion of the Awards Committee special credit may be given for significant assistance in the practical tutoring of speech and drama. This tutoring would apply to speech and drama examinations and speech and drama concerts.
STAGECRAFT
Pocket: 3 points
Colour: 6 points
School representation
Additional contribution to the Rangi Ruru community
Criteria
1. Crew for one school show – This could include being involved in costuming, props creation or management, set building, mic wrangling, side of stage support. This must be for the entire season and include helping at least two crew days or pack out for the show. (1 point)
2. Major crew role for one school show – stage manager, assistant stage manager, show caller, lighting or sound operator. This must be for the entire season and include helping at at least two crew days or pack out for the show. (2 points)
3. Stage tech for a school theatre arts event – Tech for SGCNZ, Theatre Fest, Dance showcase (1 point)
4. Leader of Illuminate. (1 point)
5. Stage tech for a school event – Where service hours are not given (1 point)
If you have any other achievements not listed above, please note these in the application to be considered by the committee.
