The merit system has been designed to encourage, reward and promote exemplary work and good behaviour. It has also been designed to give recognition to pupils who make a positive contribution to the school that may otherwise go unnoticed. Not only do the merits reward hard work and effort, they also aim to recognise the pupils who are making positive steps to become model citizens in the future.

Number of Merits required to achieve each level:

• Bronze = 50 merits (bronze certificate and bronze badge)
• Silver = 60 merits (silver certificate and silver badge)
• Gold = 75 merits (gold certificate, gold badge and a special trip reward)

What are Merits awarded for?

Reading Merits

• 1 merit will be awarded if the child has read at least 4 times that week.

In all years, there should be a comment and signature for each of the daily entries made from an adult to acknowledge the reading.

Please note that an appropriate amount of the book should be read for each entry and that a stamp may not be awarded if only a few pages have been read - particularly as children progress through KS2.

Spelling Merits

• 1 merit will be awarded for a score a 8 or more from the weekly spelling test.

In Reception, 1 merit per week will be awarded for completing all of the English Superstar Challenges.

Maths Merits

• 1 merit will be awarded for a score of 8 or more for the weekly maths test.

In years 5 and 6, the merit will be awarded for successful completion of all the Daily Quick 5s.

In Reception, 1 merit will be awarded per week for completing all of the Maths Superstar Challenges.

General Merit Stampers:

• Good manners
• Kind behaviour
• Demonstrating core values
• Effort
• If pupil's work is displayed on core boards
• Receiving the Headteacher Award for the week
• Representing the school in sporting, musical or culteral activities
• Received 100% attendance for each half term
• Performing well in their allocated jobs (animal handlers, safety monitors, eco-warriors etc)
• Good behaviour
• Excellent attitude or work
• Summer Reading Challenge
• 30/30 Challenge

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