REWARDS & SANCTIONS

REWARDS

Good behaviour and achievement is acknowledged at two levels, namely Credits and Commendations. These are in addition to the system of Review Certificates for Effort and annual school awards.

Credits are issued at a teacher’s discretion on the basis of everyday achievement and are logged in the Student’s Planner. On receipt of 25 credits within a term, a student will receive a Commendation.

Commendations are issued as a result of high-level achievement, marked progress, school or group representation, leadership and initiative. On receipt of three Commendations within an academic year a letter will be sent home from the Head of Year and students will receive a Certificate of Commendation.

Many of the students’ achievements are celebrated in whole school assemblies, including sport, music, drama, extra curricular activities and for service in the island community. Certificates of Merit and Distinction for Effort are awarded following academic Progress Reviews in the Autumn and Spring Terms.

Prizes for distinction in academic work and outstanding progress are awarded at Speech Night. A Presentation Evening is held for Year Eleven students and their Parents when GCSE certificates are presented.

SANCTIONS

We aim to provide and maintain a happy, secure and caring learning environment in which students and teaching staff may enjoy their right to work together effectively.

When problems arise sanctions include unofficial detentions for minor misdeeds; official after school detentions for unsatisfactory work (parents will be informed at least 24 hours beforehand); and exclusion for seriously unacceptable behaviour.

Unacceptable behaviour is treated very seriously and is addressed at two levels; Cause for Concern and Serious Incidents. Parents may be informed at both levels. Our main aim is to promote good behaviour and celebrate achievement through the use of rewards and to reduce the need for sanctions.