Introduction to Awards at Bishop Rawstorne
Our awards programme is designed to reward achievements in school and to also celebrate student accomplishments outside of school. It provides a clear pathway for achieving badges and awards whilst making sure they are attainable for all.
A summary of the programme is below. For more details click on the tabs above.
In addition to the above, over the course of the academic year we also acknowledge students' successes and achievements in a variety of different ways such as certificates of achievement, achievement assemblies, praise emails and phone calls home and rewards’ meals.
1. Reward Badge (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum Achievement Awards)
Students will receive a Reward Badge based on the number of cumulative points they have received in school. Students earn points for great classwork, homework and for general attitude around school and once they reach a threshold they will receive the next badge level (bronze/silver/gold/platinum) from their Tutor.
2. 'B' for Bishops Badge
The 'B' for Bishops Badge is presented to students who have achieved success whilst representing the Academy, or who have achieved personal accomplishments outside of school. There are currently 7 categories of ‘B’ for Bishops Badges that are available - each one recognising a slightly different personal achievement. Badges are presented by the Headteacher.
3. Headteacher's Award
Students will receive a Headteacher's Award once they have gained 2 or more 'B' for Bishops badges in different categories. There are different levels depending on how many 'B' for Bishops badges they have received. Students can also be nominated directly for a Headteacher's Award for competing nationally, or for doing something else that is exceptional at the Headteacher's discretion. Headteacher Awards are presented to students by the Headteacher in year group assemblies at the end of every term. The Gold Headteacher's Award is the highest award in the Academy and provides an extra challenge for students!
For further details on the award please click on the tabs at the top of the badge.
Reward Badge
Students earn points for great classwork, homework and for general attitude around school and once they have reached a badge level threshold (bronze/silver/gold/platinum) they will receive a Reward Badge which they wear on their blazer. All students start the year on zero and it is the expectation that students will accumulate points over the course of the year.
The Awards for Achievement Points for Year 7, 8 and 9 are as follows:
- Bronze - 200 points
- Silver - 450 points
- Gold - 700 points
- Platinum - 950 points
The Awards for Achievement Points for Year 10 and Year 11 are as follows:
- Bronze - 150 points
- Silver - 250 points
- Gold - 350 points
- Platinum - 450 points
When a student achieves one of these thresholds they will receive their award along with a letter of achievement during a tutor time.
'B' for Bishops Badges
The 'B' for Bishops Badge is presented to students who have achieved success on behalf of Bishop Rawstorne at sporting and non-sporting events, as well as to celebrate personal accomplishments outside of their usual school activities.
There are 7 categories of ‘B’ for Bishops Badges that are available - each one recognising a slightly different achievement:
- Character - demonstrating consistent strength of character.
- Ambassador - representing the Academy in school or in events.
- Charity - raising money, or promoting awareness for good causes.
- Community - demonstrating community spirit by helping others.
- Enterprise - setting up a business, raising sponsorship, inventing or promoting something.
- Arts - Using skill or imagination to excel in an activity outside of school.
- Sport - Sport achievement outside of school.
Students must be nominated for a 'B' for Bishops Badge, either via their peers, teachers or by a parent/guardian. Details on how to nominate can be found on the tab above.
Headteacher's Award
Students will receive a Headteacher's Award once they have gained 2 or more 'B' for Bishops badges in different categories, for competing nationally, or if they have been nominated directly for doing something else that is exceptional - at the Headteacher's discretion.
There are different levels (bronze/silver/gold depending on how many 'B' for Bishops badges they have received.
Headteacher Awards are presented to students by the Headteacher in year group assemblies at the end of every term. The Gold Headteacher's Award is the highest award in the Academy and is richly deserved.
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Please email nominations to badges@bishopr.co.uk.