Rewards
At The Gainsborough Academy, we believe that a culture of praise and reward will promote excellence in all aspects of school life, including academic achievement, the development of effective learning characteristics, and becoming a well-rounded citizen.
Our rewards system is linked directly to the vision of our school and to our curriculum intentions. We believe that by rewarding and celebrating in this way, we will develop our students into able and qualified young people, who are ready to play their part in an ever-changing world.
Our aim is to provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment, where all students are valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We have high expectations across all aspects of our school and this page sets out the consistent approach we take to reward them.
Rewards Overview
Our rewards system is based on three levels:
- Classroom Level Rewards
- Subject Level Rewards
- School Level Rewards
Each level has its own set of rewards, which are designed to motivate and encourage students to achieve their best.
Classroom Level Rewards
Classroom level rewards are given by teachers for a variety of achievements, such as:
- Completing homework on time
- Participating in class discussions
- Showing good effort and behavior
- Making progress in their learning
Classroom level rewards can include:
- Verbal praise
- Stickers
- Postcards home
- Nomination for Proud Podium
- Nomination for a Proud phone call
Subject Level Rewards
Subject level rewards are given by subject teachers for outstanding achievement in their subject. Subject level rewards can include:
- Stars of the Week
- Subject Certificates
- Prizes, such as books or gift cards
- Opportunities to represent the school in competitions
School Level Rewards
School level rewards are given for exceptional achievement in a variety of areas, such as:
- Academic achievement
- Effort in lessons
- Sports
- The Arts
- Citizenship
- Work towards The Pledges
School level rewards can include:
- Headteacher’s awards
- Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum effort certificates
- Cake and hot chocolate with the Head
- Pledge Certificates
- End of year Trophies
- Prizes, such as gift cards
- Privilege cards
- End of term activities (school show, Easter Egg Hunt, Party in the Park, etc)
Students who have excellent behaviour, effort and attendance throughout the year will be invited to a variety of privilege events held at the end of each term. This will be a celebration of our most successful students where they can spend time with their peers and enjoy music, entertainment, food and games.
Additional Information
The rewards system is reviewed annually by the WPT Rewards Committee. Parents are encouraged to talk to their child’s teacher about the rewards system and how they can help their child to earn rewards.
We hope that this information is helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Please note that this web page is a work in progress. We will continue to add and update information as the rewards system develops.
