Our values are at the heart of all our rewards and recognition. We believe in celebrating and rewarding the achievements and successes of the individuals within our school as well as the school community as a whole. We encourage our young people to aim high and believe that no goal is out of reach. Our weekly celebration assembly is an important way for us to celebrate excellence and spotlight pupils who have shown effort.
Class Dojo
A messaging service for families as well as a communication tool for school. An online platform where you will receive updates on your child’s excellent behavior.
Certificates & Badges
We reward children for following our golden rules with House Points. Every pupil is allocated a team and they must earn points for their House. Points are collected each week and a special reward is given to the winning team at the end of the school year.
Star of the Week Certificates
A ‘Star of the Week’ certificate is awarded to a pupil from each class every week. The teacher/adults in the class are responsible for selecting recipients based around a something that is individual to that pupil. Such as an individual goal or demonstrating an improvement in their work or attitudes. Children are presented with a certificate during our celebration assembly. This is shared with parents via a tweet and the pupil names are included on the weekly newsletter.
Headteacher’s Certificates
Pupils receive a Headteacher’s certificate for demonstrating exemplary learning behaviours or for outstanding achievements.
Attendance Rewards
We have a range of initiatives to promote good attendance. Every term, pupils who have been to school every day receive an Attendance Award. Prizes are also available!
Each week the class with the highest percentage of attendance takes custody of our lovely dog teddy, SAM.
There will be a reward every term for good attendance. If your child is unwell please call the school office before 9am to let us know if they wont be able to come into school.
Lunchtime Reward
At lunchtimes, if our pupils display fantastic manners or help others, they are given a lunchtime reward. This means that teachers and School Leaders can recognise the pupils who live out our school values seamlessly and without reminders, particularly in unstructured times.
Reading Rewards
It is our policy to encourage pupils to read five times a week. Each class has their own reading incentive award and prizes are given each term for those who are star readers!
Caught Being Good
At Larks Hill, we reward the small things that make a big difference to the daily routines of our school. Pupils can attain a daily point score in a variety of ways to produce a weekly total. The Class with a highest CBG total has an end of week treat such as a bag of sweets or small chocolate gift. The CGB’s can be earnt through:
- 96%+ class attendance
- Full correct school uniform
- Full correct PE uniform.
- Read at least 4 times a week.
- Classroom is left tidy at the end of each session.
Always Child
Each week, a teacher chooses their ‘Always’ child. This is a pupil who has consistently demonstrated excellent behaviour and learning attitudes all week and is ‘always’ leading by example. This pupil is selected and will spend time with a member of the SLT at the end of the week and enjoy a variety of treats as a reward.
Twitter- Showcasing Excellence
Throughout the year, we recognise pupil achievements through our school Twitter account. These include pieces of exemplary work, winners of sporting tournaments, performance in a school production, receiving a headteacher certificate, fundraising events, the list goes on! Please make sure you follow us on Twitter, @PATLarksHill to keep up to date with all our activities and to help us celebrate the successes of our wonderful school community.
Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly
The annual Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly is a special event in the school calendar and provides an opportunity to celebrate our Year 6 pupils before they head off to High School. Pupils’ families are invited to the school to attend a special assembly which celebrates their achievements.