GRAD COMMITTEE

The Grad Committee communicates with all grads, designs and orders grad clothing, raises funds and assist with the plans and themes for events such as the winter formal, boat cruise, the Dinner & Dance, special events and they support the parent organized Dry After Grad.  This is an excellent leadership opportunity to help make Grad 2026 the best grad class yet!

REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYLE

MacNeill students are encouraged to use their own water bottle, put recycling, organic materials, and garbage away properly in the clearly marked containers. Use fewer plastics and “throw away” packaging and encourage your family to recycle, limit water use and turn off the lights when not in use. Make an effort to reduce your ecological footprint as how each of us chooses to act makes a difference – the future of our planet is in our hands!       

INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL RECOGNITION

RECOGNITION and SCHOLARSHIPS

At MacNeill Secondary, we recognize as many students as possible for their significant achievements in academics, arts, athletics and service to the school.   Grades 8-11 students must be enrolled full time at MacNeill to be eligible for awards.  Grade 12 students must take a minimum of 6 classes at MacNeill to be eligible for our school awards and scholarships.                                       

SUBJECT AWARDS

Awards shall be given to the top student in each subject area at each grade level who has demonstrated academic excellence and/or outstanding achievement measured against the criteria set down by the individual departments.

SERVICE RECOGNITION

Service awards shall be presented to those students who have made outstanding contributions of their own time and energy for the benefit of others in the school. These hours are recognized for school related events and activities within the current school year. Course based service hours will not be considered. In order to be eligible for a service award, students must have a minimum of 20 hours to receive level 1, a minimum of 45 hours to receive level 2, a minimum of 80 hours to received exceptional service award. 

THE BARBARA RAYNOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

Named for A.R. MacNeill Secondary School’s first principal, Barbara Raynor. This award usually goes to a Grade 12 student who has contributed the most hours of their time in a variety of ways within the school to make A.R. MacNeill the great place it is. 

A.R. MACNEILL SPIRIT AWARD – LEADERSHIP AWARD

This award is presenting to the student who exhibits exceptional personal attributes in citizenship, participation, and leadership during the year at A.R. MacNeill. It is not necessarily awarded each year but usually given to a Grade 12 student. This student must be able to effectively balance classroom and extra-curricular responsibilities. 

MOST IMPROVED STUDENTS AWARDS

In order to receive this award, a student must show a noticeable improvement in several of the following areas: academics, attitude, citizenship, responsibility, organization, attendance and punctuality. It is not necessarily awarded every year. 

RAVEN AWARD

The Raven Award is given at each grade level. The student who received this honour is deemed to excel in academics, citizenship and exemplifies the attributes of POWER in several areas (ex. Fine arts, athletics, and school service). Furthermore, the student will exemplify the Raven Spirit (POWER) both in school & beyond the walls of the school. It is not necessarily awarded each year. 

TOP ACADEMIC AWARD

The Top Academic Award is given at Grades 10-12 to a student who has made the most outstanding academic achievement for the year. 

ROY MACNEILL AWARD – SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. 

This awarded is presented to the student who exhibits exceptional personal attributes in citizenship and participation in the school and community. It is not necessarily awarded each year.

POWER AWARD

Students at each grade level may be recognized for outstanding citizenship and demonstrating consistent POWERful behaviour across all settings within the school and community. These students are known to be positive role models, have ‘flawless’ character (e.g. show overall kindness, helpfulness and respect to all students and staff), take risks, contribute significantly to a positive classroom and school climate and strive to do their best. It is not necessarily awarded each year.

Raven Athletic Awards

At the annual Ravens Athletics Banquet there are individual team awards, and the school presents recognition to our top student-athletes in each grade who consistently demonstrate dedication, sportsmanship, skill and leadership on two or more teams. Students who go above and beyond in providing significant service to the athletic department, such as coaching, managing, scorekeeping, timing or officiating may receive a Raven Athletic Service Award. Students must demonstrate outstanding service, sportsmanship and leadership to school athletics to qualify for this major recognition.