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Dux Award
 
 
  •       A medal will be presented to the best performed (academically) child in Year 6.
 
  •        Assessments will occur in
Mathematics
English
Other
 
  •       Mathematics will include a score out of 100 based on testing in each of the curriculum areas.
 
  •        English will be based on a score out of 100 including
1.    Writing
2.    Reading – comprehension
3.    Spelling
4.    Research
 
  •         Other will include a weighting for
1.    External testing eg University Test, Newcastle Permanent
2.    School /class participation eg parliament, debating, public speaking, class assignments – this score will be out of 50.
 
  •        Only children of above average ability will be included in the testing.
 
 
        Medal to be provided by the school.