The Reward System

Merits are given to children for academic achievement, effort and general contribution to school life. A Merit is made up by gaining three stars, or ‘smileys’, in the younger age groups. One Merit represents a point in the House competition and children are awarded certificates and badges for achieving the milestones of 10, 25, 50, 75,125 Merits.

Top table

Commendations are awarded to pupils in recognition of outstanding pieces of work or contributions to school life. These are personally approved by the Junior School Head and presented as an award from her. One Commendation is worth three Merits and is recorded as such for the individual and for the House competition.

Pupils demonstrating good manners both in the dining room and around the school are invited to have lunch at Top Table on Monday with Mrs Haas. Top Table is formally laid with tablecloth, napkins, cutlery and squash as a treat. Lower Prep bring flowers, Upper Prep discusses events from the weekend, Lower Shell provide name badges and Upper Shell choose newsworthy topics to discuss.

Citizenship badges are awarded to children demonstrating exceptional, self-initiated acts of kindness or service to the community.

Sanctions for poor conduct

Disciplinary matters will be dealt with in the first instance by the Form or Duty Teacher. If deemed necessary, matters may be referred to the Deputy Head Pastoral. Should there be a recurrence of the problem the matter will be referred to the Head of King’s Junior School, Mrs Haas, and parents may be asked to come into school.

Assemblies

Assemblies take place each day as follows:

Monday Junior School Assembly Chapter House (Reception to Upper Shell)

Individual and group performances, visiting speakers and pupil assemblies

‘Choices Time’: This is a rare, supervised session during lunch break. If a pupil is asked to attend ‘Choices Time’ it will be recorded in the Prep Diary. Parents will be informed if their child has received a Level 3 sanction. This communication will come from the Form Tutor, in the first instance. Parents may be required to meet the Deputy Head Pastoral and/or the Head of Junior School to discuss the situations and perhaps draw up a behaviour contract/ report card if a child is in ‘Choices Time’ frequently and is causing concern. Please refer to the Junior School Behaviour Policy. Staff and parents will work together to promote desired behaviour and overcome challenges.

Tuesday Key Stage 1 Mission Hall

Wednesday Chapel with Senior School Cathedral Nave

Friday Commendation Assembly School Hall