School Colours
Marr College Colours
At Marr College we realise that students have many different talents and skills. We seek to recognise
these through our rewards system of badges, ties, half Colours and full Colours.
Colours are awarded in the following areas: Academic, Sports, Expressive Arts and Wider Achievement and
can be linked to activities within or out with school. Being awarded Colours is a great honour and students
need to demonstrate real commitment to be considered for an award.
In S1- S3 successful pupils are awarded a certificate and badge to recognise their achievement. By the end of S3, candidates who have demonstrated our school values of Community, Ambition, Respect and Equality throughout their activities will be given special recognition by receiving a Marr College CARE award.
In S4, pupils are awarded a senior school tie in recognition of their achievements. In S5, pupils are awarded half-colours for their blazer and if they achieve this, they can go on to receive full colours in S6. Full Colours are the ultimate award in S6, and all pupils should strive to achieve this. Some of our students may well be eligible for more than one Colours award. In this instance we would ask that they complete separate applications forms for the areas they are eligible for i.e. Academic, Sports, Expressive Arts and Wider Achievement.
Colours awards are decided by a panel of staff and are linked to the criteria set out under each heading shown. Application Forms can be found at the bottom of this page.
At Marr College we realise that students have many different talents and skills. We seek to recognise
these through our rewards system of badges, ties, half Colours and full Colours.
Colours are awarded in the following areas: Academic, Sports, Expressive Arts and Wider Achievement and
can be linked to activities within or out with school. Being awarded Colours is a great honour and students
need to demonstrate real commitment to be considered for an award.
In S1- S3 successful pupils are awarded a certificate and badge to recognise their achievement. By the end of S3, candidates who have demonstrated our school values of Community, Ambition, Respect and Equality throughout their activities will be given special recognition by receiving a Marr College CARE award.
In S4, pupils are awarded a senior school tie in recognition of their achievements. In S5, pupils are awarded half-colours for their blazer and if they achieve this, they can go on to receive full colours in S6. Full Colours are the ultimate award in S6, and all pupils should strive to achieve this. Some of our students may well be eligible for more than one Colours award. In this instance we would ask that they complete separate applications forms for the areas they are eligible for i.e. Academic, Sports, Expressive Arts and Wider Achievement.
Colours awards are decided by a panel of staff and are linked to the criteria set out under each heading shown. Application Forms can be found at the bottom of this page.
Academic
To be considered for academic colours, pupils must demonstrate the following:
Achieves grades A or B within at least 3 subject areas.
Achieves consistently high marks throughout the whole academic session.
Always hands in home learning tasks on time and completes them to a very high standard.
Consistent role model to fellow students
Expressive Arts
To be considered for expressive arts colours, pupils must demonstrate the following:
Perform to a high level in their chosen field
Be respected within relevant department for both talent and hard work
Demonstrate commitment to school performances and activities
Consistent role model to fellow students, encouraging others to develop their skills.
Sports
To be considered for sporting colours, pupils must demonstrate the following:
Performs to a high level in their chosen field
Be respected within relevant department for both talent and hard work
Supports school events and encourages others to develop their skills
Consistent role model to fellow students through good sportsmanship.
Wider Achievement
To be considered for wider achievement colours, pupils must demonstrate the following:
Achieved, or performing at a high level within a wider achievement activity
Leadership role within the school or an organisation
Represents the school in the wider community through participation.
Consistent role model to fellow students, encouraging others to contribute and leading by example.
The Application Process
To be considered for Colours you must complete a detailed application form. If you wish to be considered
for more than one area, then you must complete separate forms for consideration. The first part of the form allows you to give the panel a brief overview of your achievements to date. The second part is your personal statement, where you must provide a detailed description of your
achievements. Within this section, you should focus on the skills and qualities you have gained and the impact this has had on your personal development. You may find it helpful at this stage to consider our school values and think about how you demonstrate these throughout your activities.
To be considered for academic colours, pupils must demonstrate the following:
Achieves grades A or B within at least 3 subject areas.
Achieves consistently high marks throughout the whole academic session.
Always hands in home learning tasks on time and completes them to a very high standard.
Consistent role model to fellow students
Expressive Arts
To be considered for expressive arts colours, pupils must demonstrate the following:
Perform to a high level in their chosen field
Be respected within relevant department for both talent and hard work
Demonstrate commitment to school performances and activities
Consistent role model to fellow students, encouraging others to develop their skills.
Sports
To be considered for sporting colours, pupils must demonstrate the following:
Performs to a high level in their chosen field
Be respected within relevant department for both talent and hard work
Supports school events and encourages others to develop their skills
Consistent role model to fellow students through good sportsmanship.
Wider Achievement
To be considered for wider achievement colours, pupils must demonstrate the following:
Achieved, or performing at a high level within a wider achievement activity
Leadership role within the school or an organisation
Represents the school in the wider community through participation.
Consistent role model to fellow students, encouraging others to contribute and leading by example.
The Application Process
To be considered for Colours you must complete a detailed application form. If you wish to be considered
for more than one area, then you must complete separate forms for consideration. The first part of the form allows you to give the panel a brief overview of your achievements to date. The second part is your personal statement, where you must provide a detailed description of your
achievements. Within this section, you should focus on the skills and qualities you have gained and the impact this has had on your personal development. You may find it helpful at this stage to consider our school values and think about how you demonstrate these throughout your activities.
For example, when applying for academic colours, it is not enough to say that you have consistently achieved high grades in exams. You have already been rewarded for this through SQA certification. Within your personal statement you need to think about what your achievement says about you as a person. What skills have you gained? How are you using these skills to benefit you and others within our community?
It can be helpful to include supporting evidence within your personal statement, e.g. photos, certificates. This can give the panel a better understanding of your achievements and we also enjoy seeing all the wonderful activities our young people participate in.
When you have completed your statement, you must ask a referee to countersign it, indicating that you have given an accurate account of your successes. Once your application has been signed off, make sure you hand it in to the school office before the final deadline. Application forms received after the deadline will not be considered in the current session.
It will take quite some time to complete a successful application form, so make sure you start work on it as soon as the application window opens. Take pride in your personal statement, this is your chance to share your achievements with the wider school community. The panel enjoy reading your applications and trust that they give each and every one very careful consideration.
It can be helpful to include supporting evidence within your personal statement, e.g. photos, certificates. This can give the panel a better understanding of your achievements and we also enjoy seeing all the wonderful activities our young people participate in.
When you have completed your statement, you must ask a referee to countersign it, indicating that you have given an accurate account of your successes. Once your application has been signed off, make sure you hand it in to the school office before the final deadline. Application forms received after the deadline will not be considered in the current session.
It will take quite some time to complete a successful application form, so make sure you start work on it as soon as the application window opens. Take pride in your personal statement, this is your chance to share your achievements with the wider school community. The panel enjoy reading your applications and trust that they give each and every one very careful consideration.
