Rewards for North Stars!

Even as adults, we all like to be recognised and rewarded when we do well. We therefore want all pupils to be successful and to feel valued. We want all pupils to be recognised for their efforts as we know that self-esteem and confidence can often be linked to how we believe others perceive us. We will find many ways each day to recognise efforts. Sometimes for children, saying ‘well done’ is enough for them to feel valued; but we also know of course that they enjoy tangible rewards as well. We will reiterate to pupils that successful people create habits and ways of working linked to discipline and resilience that enable them to do well. For instance, we will begin with explaining to pupils the following, with real-life examples: If you have a role model, someone who is successful, you will know that this person tries very hard. If we think of the greatest sportspeople for instance, they don’t just rely on talent alone, they are very often the first ones to turn up to training, the last ones to leave, and in between, they listen hard and try their best.

As part of our promise that everyone is included, and everyone belongs, we know that there is no limit to the opportunities and ways that pupils can be successful and be rewarded and valued for their efforts.

 Some North Star reward examples:

• Receive merits from teachers for effort and achievement

• Receive the North Star effort and achievement badges: bronze, silver, gold, platinum for the amount of merits you achieve during the term and year

• Receive a weekly postcard from a teacher/other member of staff for your efforts

• Receive certificates and badges for 100% attendance

• Receive certificates and badges for 100% punctuality

• Receive termly certificates for improved and excellent effort

• Receive a certificate for being a ‘Zero Hero’

• Hear your teacher or another member of staff compliment you on your hard work and effort, your appearance and your kindness, manners and politeness.

• Become a Word Millionaire on our Accelerated Reading scheme

• Represent the school in an activity/event/performance

• Complete the North Star guarantee

• Take part in our termly and annual rewards and prize-giving ceremony

• Have done so well during Year 7 that you are invited to take part in our North Star celebration day in July