Achievements and Rewards
Every other term, the School comes together to celebrate the many achievements of pupils. Ahead of each achievement assembly, teachers and support staff are invited to nominate students for a range of awards across a range of categories including attainment, progress and contribution to the learning environment.
Also at this assembly, certificates are awarded to those students in receipt of ‘Excellents’ according to the following totals: Bronze (15), Silver (30), Gold (50), Platinum (75) and Diamond (100).
Finally, students in receipt of Attainment (Year Group) and Shining Star (Form) awards are rewarded with £5 book vouchers in recognition of their performance, progress and participation across the school year.
A full list of awards can be found below.
|
Certificate Name |
Awarded for… |
Nominated by… |
Frequency |
|
Progress |
Awarded to the student who, based on their starting point, has made excellent progress. |
Subject Teacher |
Achievement Assemblies 1,2 and 3 |
|
Contribution to learning environment |
Awarded for full involvement in class or group activities, whilst having a positive impact on the learning of others. |
Subject Teacher |
Achievement Assemblies 1,2 and 3 |
|
Attainment |
Awarded to the student who has reached the highest standard overall. |
Subject Teacher |
Achievement Assemblies 1,2 and 3 |
|
Shining Star |
Awarded at the discretion of the subject teacher in recognition of academic achievement, progress, effort, good manners and/ or exemplary behaviour. |
Subject Teacher/ Form Tutor for PSHCE |
Achievement Assemblies 1,2 and 3 |
|
Community Award |
Awarded for consistently contributing to the life of the School and helping to promote a positive community ethos. |
Any member of staff |
Achievement Assemblies 1,2 and 3 |
|
Attendance |
Awarded in recognition of an attendance of 97% or over. |
School |
|
|
Attainment (Year Group) |
Awarded to the student who has reached the highest standard overall within their year group for the academic year 2023-2024. |
Head of Department |
Achievement Assembly 3 only |
|
Shining Star (Form) |
Awarded at the discretion of the Form Tutor in recognition of contribution to form life, being a good citizen, good manners, exemplary behaviour and/ or effort. |
Form Tutor |
Achievement Assembly 3 only |
|
Work Experience (Year 10 only) |
Awarded at the discretion of the Careers Department in recognition of outstanding employer feedback and/ or a successful placement, which led to a part-time job. |
Work Experience Manager |
Achievement Assembly 3 only |
|
Librarians’ Award (KS3 only) |
Awarded at the discretion of the School Librarians in recognition of exceptional effort and engagement with the School’s reading scheme including Accelerated Reader. |
School Librarians |
Achievement Assembly 3 only |
[1] Based on attendance in Terms 1 and 2
[2] Based on attendance in Terms 3 and 4