Celebration of Success and Rewards

Harris Rainham Sixth Form acknowledges that a vital aspect of cultivating exemplary conduct among its student body involves establishing a set of standards that align with our institutional values.

The act of acknowledging commendable behaviour reinforces positive actions, reinforces the expectations and values of our academic community, and instils a sense of shared responsibility among all pupils. Students tend to respond favourably to structured systems that acknowledge their strengths and challenges and incentivise good conduct.

Our use of Curiosity, Compassion, Commitment aims:

• To raise pupil participation and achievement through recognising the positive
• To promote self-motivation
• To recognise and celebrate pupils’ academic, social and extra-curricular achievement
• To provide a systematic, coherent, agreed and understood system
• To encourage staff and pupils to set achievable, tangible targets and contribute to the development of achieving goals
• To promote good attendance and punctuality
• To contribute to the monitoring of pupil achievement
• To enable all pupils to receive recognition of their achievements

Rewards should be used to encourage exemplary behaviour as well as academic effort and success.

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Curiosity, Compassion, Commitment Standards

The Curiosity, Compassion, Commitment standards may be awarded by any member of staff at any time.

The standards are to be awarded for good effort or achievement in individual pieces of classwork, homework or any other individual school activity.

The Curiosity, Compassion, Commitment standards are recorded on Bromcom and a total for each student is included in school reports. 

Value		Standards
Curiosity 1	We believe knowledge is powerful	Demonstrating academic success Showing commitment to learning during independent study. Exceeding subject target in a formal assessment Demonstrating a hunger for knowledge in lessons
Curiosity 2	We believe education opens doors.	Contributing to/attending a university taster day Achieving 100% attendance in one term Attending and engaging with an elective
Curiosity 3	We believe curiosity is important.	Learning from observing others – good virtues and manners Attending extra-curricular activities/lectures Writing a book report and sharing it with the school Learn a new instrument/sport/craft
Compassion 1	We believe in compassion and kindness.	Supporting each other - an act of kindness Being involved in a fundraising project Being a buddy to a new pupil
Compassion 2	We believe in the power of belonging.	Representing your year / school in sport Participating in Peer mentoring Being in a school production Speaking in/preparing year group assemblies
Compassion 3	We believe that students should respect and serve their community.	Being part of an out of school organisation Supporting others, in or out of class, with their learning Building links with other schools Helping at school events (e.g. Progress Evenings) Volunteering for a school duty Embracing outreach work by completing 30 hours within the community
Commitment 1	We believe it is important for students to build positive and productive habits.	Taking part in mindfulness activities (trips, workshops) Making healthy lifestyle choices Showing sustained improvement across all subjects Demonstrating thorough and consistent preparation for lessons Being punctual to all lessons and events for a term
Commitment 2	We believe in aspiring to the highest of standards.	Attending revision and intervention sessions Participating in Maths Challenge/chemistry Olympiad Succeeding in work experience Securing a place on our competitive guilds
Commitment 3	We believe in personal responsibility.	Representing the form in the School Council Participating in a student leadership team Being a role model to others Reporting bullying/actively challenging discrimination. Recognising equality for all (eg LGBTQ) Promoting equality around the school (pupil interaction with other pupils/adults) Being involved in peer mediation Being a role model as form captain

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Awards

Students achieve a Value each time they achieve two standards for that value. These can be accrued to produce awards according to the following:

Award	Values
Bronze	Curiosity 1 +2 + 3 Or Compassion 1 + 2 + 3 Or Commitment 1 + 2 + 3
Silver	Curiosity 1 + 2 + 3 and Compassion 1 + 2 + 3 Or Compassion 1 + 2 + 3 and Commitment 1 + 2 + 3 Or Commitment 1 + 2 + 3 and Curiosity 1 + 2 + 3
Gold	Curiosity 1 + 2 + 3 Or Compassion 1 + 2 + 3 Or Commitment 1 + 2 + 3

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Celebration of Success Evening

The Celebration of Success event is held during the summer term and serves as a platform for acknowledging academic excellence among pupils. Each department is tasked with identifying and nominating students who have made remarkable progress or attained exceptional achievements throughout the year. This event is a formal occasion, attended by parents and guardians of the awardees, and officiated by a designated member of the department. Awardees receive certificates and prizes for their exceptional performance, both in the CCC system and in other disciplines. The Celebration of Success event is an opportunity to recognise the dedication and hard work of our students, foster a culture of excellence, and promote a sense of community among all stakeholders.

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End of year reward trip

In acknowledgement of the outstanding contributions and achievements of our students, Harris Rainham Sixth Form hosts an end-of-year reward trip during the summer term. The selection process involves the nomination of pupils by staff members, based on a range of criteria that includes exemplary conduct, exceptional teacher assessment grades, and a consistent display of improvement in attitude and attendance. The school covers the expenses of this trip as a token of appreciation for students who embody the values and spirit of our academic community.

We also recognise and celebrate the achievement and success of our students throughout the year through social media posts, head of year breakfasts, applause moments, certificates, and post cards home.