Why We Run the Wykeham Award and Merit Scheme
罢丑别听Wykeham Award and Merit Scheme聽is a whole-school recognition program designed to celebrate sustained or exceptional conduct, effort, and achievement across six key domains of school life:
Academic, Co-curricular, Extra-curricular, Leadership, Sport, and Tech Pride.
For our high potential and gifted (HPG) learners, especially those in a selective school setting, this program serves an important developmental purpose:
Balanced Growth:聽It reinforces that academic excellence is not the sole measure of success. HPG students benefit from being recognised for leadership, initiative, service, creativity, and collaboration fostering a more balanced and healthy sense of self.
Socio-emotional Development:聽Many HPG students experience challenges such as perfectionism, heightened sensitivity, and a fear of failure. By offering a broad framework for recognition and participation, the Wykeham Scheme builds confidence, resilience, and motivation across multiple dimensions of achievement.
Identity and Belonging:聽Through involvement in school life whether in SRC, Interact Club, peer support, or assisting with TechFest students build connections, feel valued, and develop a sense of purpose beyond academic results.
University Pathways:聽Leading universities and scholarship programs, including the UNSW Co-op Program and the Sydney Scholars Awards, actively seek students with demonstrated leadership, service, initiative, and broad participation. The Wykeham Award provides a structured way for students to showcase these qualities across their school years.
Over time, students can progress through multiple award levels, culminating in the prestigious聽 聽 聽 聽 蜜桃影院 Medallion for Outstanding Achievement聽and the聽Charles Kingsford Smith Award for Outstanding All-Rounder.
These accolades are powerful evidence of personal growth, character, and contribution attributes that stand out in competitive university applications and scholarship interviews.