Award

Description

Award

The OSSTF Award

Awarded to a graduating student demonstrating excellence in academics and who has actively contributed to school life and the community

$100

Lieutenant Governor’s Award

For a student who has shown an exemplary contribution through volunteer activity

Pin

John Wakefield Memorial School Citizenship Award

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated generosity, maturity, respect, and responsibility

Trophy 

The John Hastings Bursary

For a Hospitality student who has excelled while overcoming many challenges

$150

Valedictorian Award 

Awarded to a graduating student who exemplifies school spirit by contribution to activities, example for and behaviour to others, leadership and scholarship

Trophy

Principal’s Plaque

For exemplary leadership, scholarship and character

Plaque

Class of ’63 Award

For a Grade 10 student displaying excellence in character, scholarship, and contribution to school life. The three-year bursary will be repeated in the student’s Grade 11 and 12^th year

$75 a year for three years

The Highland Award

For a student who has shown outstanding work in their final year

Trophy

Thistlestick

Presented to the outstanding male in the senior grades of the school on the basis of scholarship, leadership and character

Crystal Trophy

Thistlebowl

Presented to the outstanding female in the senior grades of the school on the basis of scholarship, leadership and character

Crystal Trophy

The Mary-Jane Deeth Award.

“For achievement in the Arts.” Only one award winner – either male or female – in financial need.

$3,000

Award

Description

Amount

The James K. Buckley Scholarship

For a student who has studied drama, art, classical music, poetry, or dance, and intends to pursue these studies at a post-secondary institution

$125

Alice Gray Memorial Award

For exceptional work in  Senior History

Book from Social Science

Ontario Co-op Education Awards (2)

Awarded to the top two students in Co-op education

Certificates

Grade 12 English Essay Award

Plaque

Musician of the Year Award

Trophy

Thistletown C.I. Visual Arts Award

For the best contribution to the school in senior Art

Plaque

Thistletown C.I. Dramatic Arts Award

For the best contribution to the school in senior Drama

Plaque

Thistletown C.I. Music Award

For the best contribution to the school in senior Music

Plaque

Award

Description

Amount

Governor General’s Award (First General Proficiency)

For the highest overall average

Medal

Second General Proficiency

For the second highest overall average

Plaque

Senior Mathematician Award

Awarded to a student who demonstrated exemplary work in senior level Mathematics courses

Plaque

Senior Scientist Award

Awarded to a student who demonstrated exemplary work in senior sciences

Plaque

Senior Technical Proficiency

For excellence in the study of technical subjects

Plaque

The Esther and Clarke De Shaw Award

In memory of my parents who were struggling farmers facing constant setbacks, but who were highly literate and ensured their children were educated. Awarded to two TCI students going on to a post-secondary program who have worked hard to overcome obstacles on the way to their diplomas. 

$250 X 2

·         $310