Behaviour and Rewards
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Behaviour
All students are expected to behave in a way which is respectful of other people within the school and the wider community and of the school environment.
Care, courtesy and consideration are emphasised as part of the School’s ethos. However, if students do not behave sensibly, they will be held to account. Parents will be contacted and corrective measures used. Students may be required to do extra work, either in a detention at school or at home, or to do something that is useful during lunch or morning breaks. Students whose behaviour or attitude to work during lessons causes concern may be required to have a report card signed by the teacher at the end of each lesson.
Consequences to poor behaviour are communicated clearly to students via the Code of Conduct, in their planners. Consequences to poor behaviour are also clearly displayed in every teaching room. Teachers and students may refer to this during lessons in order that low level disruption may be dealt with effectively and be prevented from escalating.
Procedures have been devised for dealing with any incident where bullying is suspected. Serious offences, such as the possession or use of drugs or alcohol, or violent or aggressive behaviour, will be treated very seriously and will lead to exclusion.
Damage or theft to the school property or premises
Should instances of deliberate damage or theft occur or accidental damage as a result of irresponsible behaviour, bills for the full cost of replacement or repair will be obtained and forwarded to the parents of those responsible. In more serious cases, it is also likely that students will be faced with some level of suspension.
Behaviour Support Policy
Rewards at Stalham High School
Students are awarded merits for the demonstration of the effort and engagement in any of the 5 curriculum principles
- Knowledge Rich
- Character Development and Enrichment
- Resilient Readers
- High Ambition
- Diverse and Inclusive
Children can also get merits for displaying any of the school values in action
- Responsibility
- Ambition
- Working together
- Respect
An example of a Stalham High School merit is shown here. These go into students planner on the week they are awarded. The school’s MIS (Arbor) will record every merit a child is given and for which category. An alert will also be sent straight to the parent to let them know their child has done well.
Progressive Curriculum Achievement – the 5 year journey
When students manage to earn a predetermined number of merits for each any of the 5 curriculum areas, they are awarded their Bronze (50) /Silver (100) and Gold (150) awards. These will take the shape of metal badges worn on their blazer lapel to recognise their achievement. They also get a certificate awarded in front of the school at celebration assembly.
School colours
Role modelling school values
When students are recognised as role models for the consistent demonstration of the school values they can request to be considered for their school colours award. This can be a self-nomination made in writing or a nomination from their Form tutor. The SLT will consider all nominations for school colours. If successful, students will be awarded a new tie showing all of the house colours (replacing the single colour they wear normally) to indicate the higher level status of their achievement. They also get a certificate and their name on the honours board in the main corridor.
Congratulations postcard
Sent by post, to inform parents/carers that their child/ren has been working with commitment and purpose in a particular subject.
Celebration Assemblies
At the end of each term, we hold a Celebration Assembly during which students’ achievements throughout the term are acknowledged. Subject-specific, Year group specific and Growth Mindset specific Certificates are awarded, together with an Amazon voucher.
School Colours Award
It is within these Celebration Assemblies that the School Colours Award is awarded. Students who represent the school for a minimum of three years having demonstrated commitment, honour and distinction may be nominated to receive the prestigious School Colours Award. Students are nominated by members of staff once they have met the criteria for School Colours. Any pupil being considered for School Colours recognition is expected to demonstrate high standards in the following areas:-
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Attendance
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Behaviour
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Attitude
