On Tuesday 22 November, Week 6, we will be celebrating the 2022 school year with our ASPIRE Assembly. Over the years, this assembly has had many names – including the Charities and Recognition Assembly, or Success Assembly. But at the end of last year, students were involved in a process to update our school values, and this year we introduced them to our school community – Ambition, Success, Perseverance, Integrity, Respect and Empathy – our ASPIRE values. At the ASPIRE assembly, we will be celebrating a range of personal and shared successes and recognising students who have consistently upheld our school values in a range of school and community contexts.
The ASPIRE Assembly includes the presentation of a range of long-standing school awards, and a range of program awards. The school awards and their criteria are outlined below. Students for these awards are nominated by school staff and selected by Year Level and Senior Leaders.
Families and friends will receive email communication closer to the assembly with a link to a live stream of the event to watch from home. The ASPIRE assembly will start at 9am, but the live stream link will also be available after the event.
| Nancy Schupelius Award | Commemorates the first Principal of Brighton Secondary School. Ms Schupelius presided over the merging of Brighton High and Mawson High Schools during the 90’s. Awarded to a Year 11 student who demonstrates the qualities of leadership and collaboration, while upholding all of our school values. |
| Meredith Collins Award | Awarded to a Year 11 girl who exhibits the qualities of leadership and willingness to serve the school community. Demonstrates a strong sense of motivation, willingness to seek out teacher support and serve the school and community. |
| Stewart Wallbank Memorial Prize | In memory of a young boy who attended Brighton High School in 1970s who sadly passed away in an accident, aged 14. This award is presented to a Year 9 boy who shows responsibility within the school, adaptability to class and school environments, and a willingness to serve the school community. |
| Brighton Secondary School Governing Council Recognition Awards | Awarded to 10 students in each year level who show outstanding commitment to their studies and the school values, who are involved in extra-curricular activities, give service to the school and / or wider community and demonstrate leadership. |
| Spirit of Anzac Award | Presented to one student in each year level who displays leadership and a significant contribution to the school and / or wider community. The RSL has sponsored this award as a result of our involvement in Anzac Day ceremonies, as well as a desire to foster and recognise the “Anzac” character qualities of mateship, courage, patriotism and leadership in young people. |
| Long Tan Leadership Award – year 10 | Recognises a student in Year 10 who demonstrates to a very high degree the qualities of leadership and teamwork, and who also displays strong values such as doing ones best and respect for others. |
| Hindmarsh Shield | Presented in the spirit of Sir John Hindmarsh, whom the seat of Hindmarsh is named after. This award acknowledges the valuable contribution of a Year 11 student, recognising excellence in leadership. This student will have demonstrated a high level of achievement as well as participation in school activities. |
| Friends of Brighton Old Scholars Award | This award recognises a Year 11 student who has demonstrated leadership and citizenship qualities in the school community. |
| Brighton United Freemasons Lodge Awards | This award recognises students with a high degree of commitment and achievement in specific programs, and will support students in their further studies. 1 x Academic 1 x Vocational 1 x Young Musician |
| Muriel Matters Award (New in 2022) | This award recognises the trail blazing work and life of Muriel Matters, a SA born suffragist, educator and social reformer. Awarded to a student from years 7 to 12 who has shown significant self-initiative in promoting democratic discussion and activity in the community. The awardee is a student who exhibits in their actions a degree of selflessness and personal challenge. |
| ASPIRE Sports Awards | The ASPIRE Sports Awards are selected based on students who reflect our school values and participation in the sports programs. The student(s) who have participated in the most events and represented the school community to the highest level will be awarded. One student from each year level will be selected. |
