Public Section Student Citizenship Awards 2025
Public Section is once again excited to announce their Student Citizenship Awards!
Deadline for nominations: April 15, 2025
- Public Schools of Saskatchewan recognizes public school student groups or classes that support citizenship or character building within their schools or community by providing annual Student Citizenship Awards.
- Student groups or classes at elementary and high school are recognized for their contributions.
- There are three $1000 awards for grade 1 to grade 8 and three $1000 awards for grades 9 to 12.
Program Outline
- Public schools, with school division support, can apply for recognition of student activities related to citizenship and character development.
- Awards will be provided to groups of students or classrooms (not individual students).
- Funds awarded may be used for initiating new activities or continuing/expanding existing activities related to citizenship and character education.
- Applications will be received by April 15 annually and awards will be presented at the June general meeting of the Public Schools of Saskatchewan (Public Section).
- Applications for recognition will be submitted to the Public Schools of Saskatchewan (Public Section) executive director at publicsection@sasktel.net
Criteria
All or some of the following criteria will be applied when the student activities are considered for the awards:
- Making a difference in the school or the community.
- Promoting democratic values.
- Making an environmental impact.
In addition to the above criteria, promoting or stressing the value of public education will be viewed as significant asset to the application.
Click below to head to the application and learn more information!