Pascoe Vale Girls College acknowledges the importance of celebrating the achievements of students both in and out of the classroom. At PVGC, we have a comprehensive awards and celebration program. Linked with our Progress Reports, students are recognised at Celebration Assemblies, not just for high achievement in academics and learning behaviours, but for significant improvement. These assemblies have become a staple of our celebration program.
At the end of the year, our Awards Night recognises the continued and consistent efforts of a large number of students in academics, co-curricular programs and citizenship.
Some of our end of year awards are noted below and we thank our ongoing sponsors for their commitment to supporting student achievement.
The Academic Achievement Awards for students in Year 7-9 are based on a student’s overall academic achievement across their studies. In Year 10-12, Academic Achievement awards are given to the highest achieving students in every subject.
The Citizenship Awards recognise students who make a significant contribution to the College Community and, through their actions or their leadership and involvement in programs, demonstrate exemplary service and conduct.
The Debating Award is kindly sponsored by Anthony Cianflone, State Member for Pascoe Vale, Coburg and Brunswick West, and presented to students who have shown an excellent contribution to the debating teams at Pascoe Vale Girls College. Not only is this award recognising debating skills, but also a passion for collaborative team work and public speaking development.
This award recognises the dedication and passion towards performing arts and is awarded to a student who best exemplifies the attributes needed to successfully perform on stage including dedication, consistency and teamwork.
In the spirit of the Glenroy Lions Club supporting and encouraging groups and individuals in their community, it is with pleasure that they present a number of awards to students who give their absolute best when approaching opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
Professor Kwong Lee Dow, former University of Melbourne Vice Chancellor, is the patron of the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program. Each year, a high achieving student is nominated to receive the scholarship which allows the student the opportunity of experiencing university life and taking part in a range of academic events, activities and facilities to help them achieve their best.
This award is named after the battle of Long Tan in 1966 in which against all odds, Australian troops won a decisive victory against the Viet Kong. The ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards recognise students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader community and who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mateship”, that are integral to Australian society.
These awards are open to Australian high school students currently completing Year 10 or Year 12. The award will recognise recipients’ science and mathematics abilities while highlighting the value the Navy, Army and Air Force place on STEM skills and STEM career opportunities within Defence.
This award is presented to the academic dux of Pascoe Vale Girls College from the previous year. It was named after long standing member of the Glenroy Lions Club, Bob Eunson. Bob was also a school council member for a number of years.
This award goes to a student who has made a significant contribution to the sports program at Pascoe Vale Girls College. We recognise the efforts in participation, teamwork and leadership.
The Senior Arts Award is presented to a student of the arts who displays skill, focus and dedication to the arts subjects.
This award recognises a Vocational Major student who has shown a significant commitment to the VCE VM program and studies.
This award is presented in recognition of a final year student who is considered to be a genuine ‘all-rounder’ - someone who excels in their studies, leadership and community service activities. The recipient of this award has been recognised by the college to be among a select group of Australian students to receive this prestigious award.
This award, sponsored by Kathleen Matthews-Ward MP, acknowledges a student who has shown exceptional initiative, determination, and growth as they prepare for their future pathways. This student consistently displays professionalism, resilience and a genuine commitment to developing the skills and attributes needed for life beyond school.
This award, sponsored by Kathleen Matthews-Ward MP, acknowledges a student who consistently embodies the values that define our college and strengthens our community through their leadership. Whether supporting classmates, contributing to school initiatives, or modelling respectful behaviour, this student shows what leadership looks like in everyday moments.
This award, sponsored by Kathleen Matthews-Ward MP, acknowledges a student whose kindness, generosity, and willingness to give back has made a genuine difference to our school community.
This award, sponsored by Kathleen Matthews-Ward MP, acknowledges a student who has demonstrated remarkable perseverance, determination, and inner strength throughout the year. They have shown the ability to adapt, stay focused, and continue striving for their goals.
This award, sponsored by Kathleen Matthews-Ward MP, acknowledges a student who willingness to give their time, develop important life-saving skills, and support others in moments of need reflects a level of maturity and civic responsibility
Kathleen Matthews-Ward sponsors this award in honour of Miss Helen Jackson, Principal of Pascoe Vale Girls College for 28 years from 1987 until the middle of 2015. This is awarded to a Year 11 student who best encapsulates the values of the college, promoted by Miss Jackson. The recipient of this award must be a student who has a passion for their learning, strives to excel academically, participates in and contributes to the learning environment and life of the college.
Each year Pascoe Vale Girls College acquires a piece of visual art or project produced by a senior arts or design student. The piece is added to the PVGC gallery and is displayed for all staff, students and visitors to see.