International School of Phnom Penh - Awards

Awards

The Secondary School also recognizes student achievement and effort with the following awards:

Award Criteria Selection Process Presented At
Presidential Award for Educational Excellence (Gold) Top two students on total semester marks for final two years completed at ISPP Determined by scores on reports Graduation Ceremony
Presidential Award for Educational Achievement (Silver)1 Maximum two students who show outstanding growth and commitment but did not qualify for Gold Award. Nominated students must qualify for the Honour Roll in their final semester marks. Students must have attended ISPP for grades 11 and 12. Staff nominates the students and the Secondary Administration determines the final recipient(s) Graduation Ceremony
CIS2 International Student Award The students must have demonstrated a clear commitment to sustained interaction with students of the other nationalities, languages or ethnic backgrounds in a spirit of understanding and cooperation. Projects should encompass efforts directed beyond participation in regular school activities. The staff nominate a project or group of students from all grade levels. The Director and Principals discuss nominations and determine the recipient. End of the Year Assembly (Elementary or Secondary).
ECIS3 Student Award for International Understanding Awarded to a student who is a good representative of his/her own country, with a positive attitude toward the life and culture of others, able to converse in at least two languages and is a contributing force in the life of the school, with the ability to bring differing people together into a sense of community, thus furthering the cause of international understanding. One award per school may be given each year. The Student Council organizes the selection and voting process. The students and staff are given one ballot each. Second Semester Awards Ceremony
ISPP Legends Issued for graduating students and leaving teachers who have been a part of the ISPP community for 10 years or more. Determined by records Graduation ceremony
Athletic Achievement Awards Given to students with outstanding achievements in sports. Selected by the ISPP coaches Second Semester Awards Ceremony
Leadership Award1 Presented to up to two graduates who should be recognized for their leadership contributions and participation in the ISPP decision-making process Staff nominates students and the CAS4 Coordinator and Secondary Admin review the nominations and vote for the final recipient(s) Graduation Ceremony
EARCOS5 Global Citizenship Award This award is presented to a student who embraces the qualities of a global citizen. this student is a proud representative of his or her country while being respectful of the diversity of other nations. He or she should have an open mind, should be well informed, aware and empathetic, concerned and caring for others, thus encouraging a sense of community and strongly committed to engagement and action to make the world a better place. Finally, the student must be able to interact and communicate effectively with people from all walks of life while having a sense of collective responsibility for all who inhabit the globe. Staff nominate students for the award. A panel of 2 students, 2 teachers and the Secondary Management Team discuss the nominations and vote for the recipient. Second Semester Awards Ceremony
Community and Service Award Presented to a maximum of two grads, who should be recognized for their positive character and service to the school and the community Staff nominates students and the CAS4 Coordinator with the Secondary Admin review the nominations to vote for the final recipient(s) Graduation Ceremony
Achievement and Effort Certificates Awarded to one student in each class for their outstanding achievement or effort during the semester. Each class teacher selects a maximum of one student for achievement and effort recognition. Second Semester Awards Ceremony

1 This award may not be given out every year
2 Council of International Schools
3 European Council of International Schools
4 Creativity, Action, Service
5 East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools

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