Speech Day/Night prizes for topping a course (1 Viewer)

[braindrainedAsh]

Omigosh I can't believe you people get such great prizes... I came first in 6 subjects, worked my butt off for it, and what did I get? 6 pieces of paper. I was still happy about it though, it more the sense of achievement than anything else. I can't believe some of you people are complaining about not winning enough money/vouchers... you should be greatful that you get monetary prizes.

 

[pigs_can_fly]

yeah, i think the money is good, and comes in handy for study guides and such, but really, its the achievements that's worth the most...like the mastercard ads..."its priceless"

 

[*10#]

yeah i think certificates are pretty stingy
our school was pretty good but it depends on the subject
i got a book worth $45 about Gallipoli for coming 1st in history ext
but then others just got engraved medals for some subjects
i guess prizes are nice but its the results come december that really matter

 

[swordfish]

They combined some of our awards and gave jewellery...e.g I got a silver bracelet for PE, Studies of religion and Adv. English.
Problem is, sometimes they choose feral stuff....my friend got a pair of massive clip on earrings that were soooo ugly.
At least they tried!
I think vouchers is the best idea...or they could simply cough up some cash!

 

[swordfish]

My sisters school doesn't have a presentation at all...they believe that 'the reward is in the task'. They didn't even get told their ranks...had to look them up on 'students online.'

 

[Nezz]

for the major acaemic awardthat i got, they gave me a clock with my name and the name of the award engraved on it. not exactly something that you would want but i cant complain i guess... it's more than just a piece of paper

 

[swangal]

we get $40 book vouchers per each 2u subject we top...or $30 book voucher if its a one unit subject.
Dux isnt awarded to the current yr 12 until the Year after ( 2004) presentation becos they go off UAI'S. but we also had a pre PRE hSC dux thing and 2 of us came equal and won $500 each, and 3 runners up got $100 each

 

[ND]

$500?! Which school is this? What does the dux get?

 

[swangal]

Originally posted by ND
$500?! Which school is this? What does the dux get?

Our year advisor worked real hard to get extra money 4 it this year...usually the runners up get $50 and they split the $500 if its 2 ppl. Illawarra Sports HIgh School ( in wollongong) is the school...Not sure what the priza for dux is...Some company sponsors it but i think its about $100

 

[Tenax Propositi]

I cannot believe all you people get prizes of monetary value. All we get is a certificate, year in-year out. I was grateful for that until I read this thread! Unbelievable...

Are you all from private schools?

I really should have enrolled at a private school... I feel cheated :S

 

[crazylilmonkee]

Originally posted by pigs_can_fly
our school just gives out book vouchers, although they're worth quite a lot
i got about $330 in yr10, and $180 last year
dunno bout this year, speech night's on feb 24

omg are you for real????

 

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darling, dux of SBHS, what do u expect...

 

[crazylilmonkee]

well dux at my school gets one book like the rest of the top 10

.. sweetie


ahahhahhahaa

 

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dux of my school..haha, some trophy..haha

 

[sugaryblue]

borders voucher. like i think it was $15 or $20 per subject (or per award that you receive)

 

[chip]

we get medals and certificates for coming first then there are like special awards such as principles prize and english awards and maths award
i got the foundation cup donated by the first year twelve and given to an 'alrounder' ever year since
i havent actually seen this cup cause our school is being re-done and its in storage but still its cool

 

[freaking_out]

Originally posted by ND
Yeh me too, but it should've been $80; they didn't give me the award for 3u, cos i do 4u. Ripped off... =/

yeah, same here, i shuld've got $80. :mad1:

 

[babydoll_]

a certificate

that is all, i believe

 

[walla]

$50 book voucher for each prize, ten prizes is $500

 

[Young'un]

We get book vouchers

$10 Year 7/8
$15 Year 9/10
$20 Year 11/12

I got Dux of Year 10 last year, which is $30, I expect I'll get Dux of Year 11 this Year ($100, I believe).

Dux of Year 12 is worth about $7500 or so, I believe.