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Junior Course Awards
Defining Star Quality
What does it take to stand out? We believe "Star Quality" is a blend of the unique traits our students bring to the classroom every day.
The Awards Gallery Explore the qualities our educators celebrate in our Junior and Senior programs. To honor our global community, each award features a national animal representing the diverse backgrounds of our students.
Test your knowledge: Can you identify which country each animal represents?
Build your collection - there are 56 awards to collect: Aim high and see how many of these honors you can achieve during your time with us
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Performance skills
Acting for Theatre & Film
Characters | Award | Criteria | Link to colour figure ready for print |
|---|---|---|---|
Loong Dragon (China) | Number 1 Narrating | For guiding the story clearly and engagingly. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HsNsEJpK-0jwx6rCT3yIPFn-y42BKRkG/view?usp=sharing |
Arabian Oryx (UAE/Qatar) | Fantastic Focus | For staying in character despite distractions. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E3blTtU9oxtlYhOeO_w5tAVcpY-aVH0C/view?usp=sharing |
Barbary Lion (England) | Powerful Projection | For a voice that reaches the back of the house. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BUwszYYxaqaMBwS8Egk0Tf479lJLtnlf/view?usp=sharing |
Falcon (Saudi Arabia) | Perfect Puppeteer | For bringing an object or puppet to life. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u55NZ5_ED39-kADYwatrtWQwHpi0seQP/view?usp=sharing |
Green Pheasant (Japan) | Articulate Actor | For crystal-clear diction and tongue-twisters. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ayWzhh2NHZuALnbwtsRmN75he_MrQCSk/view?usp=sharing |
Grey Wolf (Turkey) | Character Chameleon | For playing many different roles convincingly. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w9YMwXr3naMgXX3YfD-RkN3hiDBcvAsF/view?usp=sharing |
Italian Wolf (Italy) | Magic Memorizer | For being the first to be "off-book." | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eQsG4U1qH-BxeCzhUchwoqb_yO7pTQJW/view?usp=sharing |
Kiwi Bird (New Zealand) | Perfect Pantomime | For excellence in non-verbal storytelling. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MVOTOFF5cdae73J6PvbdKiq4vHGYwHWF/view?usp=sharing |
Korean Tiger (South Korea) | Physicality Powerhouse | For using the whole body to create energy. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l0d4ACtjPCwmOpmaErogYjlUaMrGyi1q/view?usp=sharing |
Macaque Monkey (Thailand) | Master of the Mask | For extraordinary facial expressions. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lFtCSwS2xZcme0-pJqVl7Roq2J4Z35nQ/view?usp=sharing |
Malayan Tiger (Malaysia) | Improvisor | For thinking on your feet when plans change. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17grFdiQDWmHTMH0WzzygFuOMRUMw9TK-/view?usp=sharing |
Red Dragon (Wales) | Majestic Monologue | For delivering a solo speech with passion. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Szc3E04Twvi0ccyXFc41x5jPkTrlrNqu/view?usp=sharing |
Singing Crane (Uganda) | Vocal Variety | For great use of pitch, tone, and pacing. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1koR9aUPpvdrQTfaBmlseAQt_XBez81pw/view?usp=sharing |
Unicorn (Scotland) | Ignited Imagination | For turning a simple prompt into a world. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FeuLWusmCK1SBmwEV7a-AGXjGxZutCvh/view?usp=sharing |
Ensemble & Teamwork
Characters | Award | Criteria | Link to colour figure ready for print |
|---|---|---|---|
Bald Eagle (USA) | Director’s Dream | For taking and applying feedback immediately. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xxCIHwQgCLRpXvVkM16eFLD8cCGAtQTc/view?usp=sharing |
Bengal Tiger (India) | Brilliant at Being Brave | For stepping out of the comfort zone. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-dzMxEg-jrGO85wbsZH-TK9ziNhzhv5/view?usp=sharing |
Black Swan (Australia) | Pitch Perfect | For excellent vocal control and singing. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_UEohFYgHtpWF3onekyEQGZMSDrSTgAJ/view?usp=sharing |
Elephant (Thailand) | Constructive Critic | For giving helpful, kind feedback. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MV0YwcL2SP4pRtt5rSrSrui_sS1A1_xe/view?usp=sharing |
European Robin (UK/Ireland) | Side-Stage Supporter | For cheering on peers from the wings (silently of course!) | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x8jJtJP_uxCnaJqJzZEh0a9mtTUIIUn4/view?usp=sharing |
Irish Hare (N. Ireland) | Line Learner | For dedication to mastering script dialogue. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1moyx14lmaRMoUSFfEUZAPsBO-5t0DQ4w/view?usp=sharing |
Red Deer (Rep. Ireland) | Kindness Award | For looking out for a fellow camper. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zy8WUSRKWg7QRnmrddsa3RFdfdYk_QBK/view?usp=sharing |
Red Kangaroo (Australia) | Ensemble Exemplar | For working perfectly as a team member. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sKQReJRllrkJmj-HLThBbxShn_wOKpYm/view?usp=sharing |
The Ant (Global) | Being Prepared | For having pencil, water, and script ready. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tYJIaCwdP_Yd2XJJo9neM4bpolfQAy0K/view?usp=sharing |
The Bull (Spain) | Energy Engine | For bringing enthusiasm to every warm-up. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VFnzWn6utdpclY1nl3TEXVsBeYxcBoXd/view?usp=sharing |
The Bunny (Global) | Audience Etiquette | For being a respectful, quiet viewer. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/13tmAFQAFrqvdCbnuVb0oQEUpjNUAZdXs/view?usp=sharing |
Two Dogs (Global) | The "Yes And..." Award | For building on a partner’s ideas. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qt5Ry5Rou7ZpUufTqSGF1epGwQtsCwFU/view?usp=sharing |
Water Buffalo (Vietnam) | Terrific at Taking Turns | For sharing the spotlight and listening. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tSA6Z12rs56HG6C-BaDqcxrze_mpl-d6/view?usp=sharing |
Zebra (Botswana) | Resilient Rehearser | For staying positive through repetitive practice. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oG3CM4YZpbxYlGitO0EvOQKFD98xz87e/view?usp=sharing |
Stage Management & Technician Skills
Theory & Practice
Senior students
Characters | Award | Criteria | Link to colour figure ready for print |
|---|---|---|---|
Joost van den Vondel & Annie M.G. Schmidt (Netherlands) | Scene Work | For actors working together to polish a specific scripted moment. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UhrZNw2UHIW_2FDSrkuW-zhtaNKD_AmK/view?usp=sharing |
Heo Gyun & Han Kang (South Korea) | Drama Genius | For excellence in focus and participation in theatre games. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H58X5GatAqnuZ8Npn1Dm6fcUOR5TZ2fh/view?usp=sharing |
Dante Alighieri & Elena Ferrante (Italy) | Audience Etiquette | For being a respectful, quiet, and attentive viewer. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sa2WYzfb_LVoPmuwOSoCOzq9eWR7DSkc/view?usp=sharing |
Robert Louis Stevenson & J.K. Rowling (Scotland) | Being Prepared | For always having a pencil, water bottle, and script ready to go. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D9ki5ypYn4AtNTS_iBPN7xEh7oriO873/view?usp=sharing |
Luo Guanzhong & Bing Xin (China) | Historical Hero | For researching the time period or background of the play. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_onWjrLTDyA4doM68xGsEoPrmsskOGdv/view?usp=sharing |
Natsume Soseki & Murasaki Shikibu (Japan) | Subtext Sleuth | For figuring out what a character really means under their words. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6-x5di1P9k9pMLA6wHMxwQSjOrpuiZm/view?usp=sharing |
Oscar Wilde & Edna O'Brien (Ireland) | Genre Giant | For mastering a specific style like Comedy, Tragedy, or Melodrama. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qIWbH1Sp1rS_EvZuQ7luC4Qif7z3D49T/view?usp=sharing |
Dylan Thomas & Jan Morris (Wales) | Atmosphere Architect | For using sound, light, or silence to create a specific mood. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYpGcImEgCLK31sHP0PX0LSnLE78W62F/view?usp=sharing |
Miguel de Cervantes & Emilia Pardo Bazán (Spain) | Blocking Boss | For never forgetting stage positions and movements. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EHBgkn3KGTw8YfeDfuE5ThtuHd0UOxte/view?usp=sharing |
Pramoedya Ananta Toer & Nh. Dini (Indonesia) | Critique King/Queen | For sharing thoughtful reflections on a performance. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vp2QUcGSX2Krpz4vhmjp9WGyb5MIFgSa/view?usp=sharing |
Johann W. von Goethe & Cornelia Funke (Germany) | Prudent Practitioner | For applying theatre theory and methodology to their acting. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPuKhxPttQ9qmAb7-e4dkmAmQUuVbzBL/view?usp=sharing |
William Shakespeare & Aphra Behn (England) | Playwriting Pro | For excellence in writing dialogue and structuring scenes. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r26wRjl6nIEthH-ViGXnc4ujzxjlqBn-/view?usp=sharing |
Nguyễn Du & Hồ Xuân Hương (Vietnam) | Narrative Flow | For guiding the story clearly with pacing and grace. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/18_Ey-Ofz6EPLc69Rg_o5RClsIiPkKE5a/view?usp=sharing |
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