| Information on Promotion in Flag
Levels:
Effective
August
5th, 2006 Information on Promotion and Earning Awards in Flag Levels:
All students begin in Intro Flags unless predetermined through a personal
interview that they have skill and may be placed in an advanced level.
Introduction to Flag Twirling is usually 6—12 weeks.
After the Intro Flag Level the student will know if they enjoy the art of
Flag Twirling and may go on to the Beginner Flag Level.
There is no testing to be promoted into the Beginner Flag Level.
Information on Beginner Flag Level:
Beginner Flag Level is a minimum of 12 weekly classes - usually needing 3
- 4 semesters (one year) of practice and development of these beginner
rudiments and important skills. At
home practice time will be helpful in completing the beginner level
more quickly. Once the
student and their instructor feel they are ready to complete their
syllabus of information, then they can prepare for the Beginner
Assessment. It is not
necessary for all students to do the Assessment if they do not wish
to, or due to their age and skill level need to stay in the Beginner
Level. The student may
continue to perform and be involved in the Flag Company with their
present level of Beginner Flags.
The purpose is to develop ‘their potential’ and their own
level of skill and lifestyle of worship through the flag ministry.
They still may participate in parts of the special events and
performances with flag routines according to their personal level.
Upon completion of the 12 week Beginner Flag Level the student will be
awarded their ‘Flag Twirler’ Gold Pin.
Assessments for 2006 are
scheduled individually December 9, 2006 between 10 am—2:00 pm
Below is a list of information the student will
complete for promotion to the next level:
(see Beginner Flag Manual for complete details
and to see how much is completed already.)
GUIDELINES FOR PROMOTION THROUGH ASSESSMENTS
The parent will schedule an appointment for the
student’s assessment in December 2006.
A donation of $25 is asked for the family to
give in support of the vision and award’s costs. This is non-refundable.
The student will arrive 30 minutes in advance to
be sure of their preparation for the assessment.
The student will need to have on their full
uniform, hair neatly groomed, and/or back in pony tail (if long) and
be clean & neat in their appearance.
The student is required to have their manual and
flags with them for the assessors to review their required work.
The student should be quiet in waiting their
turn while others are being assessed.
To complete their Beginner Assessment the student must be able to
execute:
·
all 19 beginner flag rudiments by name and proper movement
·
all 10 positions known by name
·
all interpretive scriptures named for each flag movement
·
their own choreographed '8 count flag movement' to their own music
selection. They will have
created it, named, described the meaning and how they chose the
movements, and drawn it out in their manual
Performance part of Assessment:
·
The student must be able to perform the Set Syllabus Music with the set
flag patterns to it.
·
The student will have completed reading and colouring their Flag manual
·
The student will have completed all the Creative Lessons in their manual
·
The student will have written their personal testimony and God’s vision
for their life with photograph attached as required
Assessment Grading:
·
The student must do their personal best, have a good attitude, and show
teamwork at classes and events
·
The student must show that they enjoy themselves and in doing the flags
·
The student should be developing an attitude of worship
·
The student must receive a grade of good or excellent during this
assessment to be promoted to Intermediate Flag Level
Upon successful completion of the Beginner Flag
Assessment:
·
The student will be awarded a Certificate of Promotion into Intermediate
Flag Level
·
The student will be awarded a Gold plated Beginner Level Award Bar Pin to
be worn at all performances and special events on their uniform.
·
New Dove Wings Flags will be available upon completion of Beginner Flag
Assessment.
Certificates are given for every 12 weeks of
classes.
Gilded Certificates of Excellence are awarded
for each Flag Level Assessment
·
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2).
Other Awards Available To Earn -
beginning August 2006:
Awards may not be back-dated or received from
previously taken classes before 2005-2006 SOE school year.
Students must be current to receive these
awards.
MEDALS
1.
Flag Twirler Pin: - received upon completion of Beginner Level 12 weeks of classes (minimum
attendance required)
2.
Ballet Slipper Pin: - received for exemplifying the love, joy and call to worship God with
their talents.
3.
Drill Pin: - earned at any level upon memorization & demonstration of the practice
warm up drill
4.
Co-Captain Pin: - earned after Beginner Level Assessment, upon exemplifying leadership
ability, completing required hours of classroom assistance with 
flag classes and assistant to Captain Director Mrs. Kosti.
5.
Beginner Flag Twirler Assessment Bar Pin:
- received upon completion of Beginner Flag Assessment
6.
Intermediate Flag Twirler Assessment Bar Pin:
 Flag
Twirler Pin
- and 2 bars received upon completion of Intermediate Flag Assessment
6.
Advanced Flag Twirler Assessment Bar Pin:
- received upon completion of Advanced 1 Flag Assessment
7.
Advanced 2 Flag Twirler Assessment Bar Pin:
- received upon completion of Advanced 2 Flag Assessment
8.
Captain Pin: - received upon completion of Advanced 2 and all 4 Flag Levels
Assessments
- required to have received the Co-Captain Pin at least 6
months before.
NEW
FLAGS are available upon promotion into:
·
Intermediate Flag Level—Dove Wings
·
Advanced Flag Level 1—Flames of Excellence
·
Advanced Flag Level 2—Star Twirler
SOELIT LEADERS IN TRAINING PROGRAM
 1st yr.
2nd yr.
3rd yr.
with ribbon
Summer
Camp Xcellence 2005 introduced SOE into the Drouillard Rd. community
with 56 students, and now for 2006 we will launch the Spirit of
Excellence Leaders in Training named SOELIT pilot project. Instead of
loosing a year’s worth of work—we wish to see these students
become strong in their skills and become leaders, peer mentors,
volunteers and instructors here at the centre. So each summer the
SOELIT program will run for 1st year students, and 2nd and 3rd year
students may attend throughout the year and /or summer.
This program will assist students through to their teens. These
are high risk years and will be a good time to keep the principles
instilled. Eligible
students are students who have attended a full
year of SOE programs and are committed to personal growth.
SOELIT
Awards are available to earn:
1.
Spirit of Excellence Ribbon holder with 1st Gold Star Pin
~ SOELIT Leaders in Training 1st year program
(Students from this summer attending at least 80% of classes will receive
this award)
2.
SOE 2nd Gold Star Pin SOELIT Leaders in Training 2nd year program
3.
SOE 3rd Gold Star Pin SOELIT Leaders in Training 3rd year program
4.
Spirit of Excellence Medal of
Excellence for all Alumni
REWARDS ARE IMPORTANT!
Gen 15:1
After all these things, this word of GOD came to Abram in a
vision: "Don't be afraid, Abram. I'm your shield. Your reward
will be grand!"
Abram had just experience a great battle, and
an offer from an evil king, but he chose to trust God and not
compromise His faith. God
then spoke this promise to Abram for his Commitment to stay faithful
to what he knew was right!
I believe that
rewarding the students is very important – it will help them to see
and feel good of the hard work and accomplishments they are doing!
These Awards can be good incentives to stay true to what they
know is right to do when temptations come!
May the Lord continue to complete the good
work He has started in our families and these children!
I am so thankful for this past year at SOE – and look forward
to seeing the fruit grow in the children.
Blessings!
Director Colleen Kosti of Spirit of Excellence, Inc.
519-256-5433
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