Recognising and Celebrating Achievement
We publically recognise and reward students’ many achievements throughout their time at the school. We strongly believe that fostering a positive culture is central to students’ enjoyment and success at Richard Hale. We celebrate both individual and collective achievements in a wide range of ways, and ensure there are frequent opportunities to share this with our wider school community.
Students’ achievements are shared:
- In our weekly Head’s Letter
- In our half termly school magazine ‘Hale News’
- On our school website and social media accounts
- In assemblies and special occasions throughout the year
- Directly with parents/carers
Our achievement system covers both academic and extra-curricular successes and also ensures students are rewarded for meeting our school values.
Some of the many ways we recognize achievements include:
- Achievement points gained in lessons
- ‘Well done’ postcards from teachers
- ‘Student of the month’ in individual subjects and year groups
- Attendance awards
- Super-curriculum participation awards
- Shield badge system (see below)
- Extra-curricular participation certificates
- Academic progress & excellence awards at White Gloves
- Termly school values awards
- Achievement breakfasts
- Junior, Intermediate & Senior Colours awards
- Senior subject prizes & special awards
Richard Hale Shield Badges
This most important part of our rewards system has been designed to guide students on a School career path in readiness for the competitive world that awaits them in the future. It is also designed to recognise students for their efforts to improve both themselves and the school, be it via the progress they make in lessons or the positive contributions they have made to the School community.
Our shield awards are based closely on the demonstration of these values by students in their daily conduct by meeting our 3 school values: Aim High, Respect Others, Show Commitment.
Students work towards the 6 badges during their time at school, beginning with Bronze and aspiring to receive the Governors Badge at the end of Year 11. Students need to complete 4 half term periods at our required standard in order to receive their next badge.
