Rewards
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Pupils consistently receive verbal positive recognition for their good behaviour
in lessons.
 Credits and commendations are awarded for good work or positive
participation within a lesson. The more commendations they receive, the
higher the certificate.
 Pupils may be awarded a Phoenix Award (collected from the Head of Year or
by recommendation from another member of staff). Phoenix awards are
highly regarded by both staff and students as they represent rewards for
showing examples of being a good citizen. Being helpful, kind, generous,
empathic are just some of the ways in which these are attained. Phoenix
awards are collected over each term and the winning tutor group in each
Year receives “Golden Time” – an opportunity to choose a tutor group
negotiated reward.
 All Year groups run a “Tutor Group of the Week” competition in which tallies of
commendations and behaviour records identify the winning tutor group each
week. Winning group receives a certificate in the Year assembly in
recognition, thus encouraging positive peer pressure. It is also displayed on
the screen in the Foyer.
Celebrating Success
At the College, we regularly celebrate the success of all pupils in a variety of ways,
as we recognize that focusing on success and positive outcomes is essential in
developing a positive culture and ethos across the College, which in turn, promote
good behaviour.
We celebrate success in many ways:
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Verbal praise (for work or behaviour)
A comment of written praise in a workbook or in the child's college planner.
The display of good work both in the teaching rooms and around the school
The awarding of credits, commendations, certificates and Phoenix Awards for
homework, good classwork, being on time regularly, caring for others,
helping others, being thoughtful or considerate etc.
Sharing and celebrating success during lesson time
Golden Time
Book of Fame
Sharing and celebrating success in assemblies
Awards’ Evening
The Rewards System
Credits
Credits are awarded for:
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A good piece of class work or homework
A thoughtful or insightful comment in class discussions
A piece of work above the standard expected
Work or effort of particular merit
Sustained effort or standard over a given period
Work which involves self-directed study (i.e. extension work)
Each department has their own criteria for awarding credits but they all follow the
principle of encouraging positive behaviour and high standards of work.
Five credits are converted into one commendation. Accumulation of commendations
translate into higher weighted awards as follows:Award
Tutor Award: 10 Commendations
HOY Award: 25 Commendations
Principal’s Award: 50 Commendations
Governors’ Award: 75 Commendations
Student Council Award: 100 Commendations
(+ financial reward)
Curriculum Certificates
Departments refer pupils who have made a significant effort in one piece of work,
activity or project, to the Principal for recognition. Pupils’ names are entered in the
‘Book of Fame’ and a certificate is awarded by the Principal.
Other certificates are awarded for:
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Contributions to assemblies and other college events
Representing the school
Attainment of a specific target
Being a good citizen (Phoenix Awards)
Pupils store their certificates in their Record of Achievement File.