The Ripley Academy is committed to recognising, encouraging and celebrating the achievement and success of all its students in all areas of school life.

The Ripley Academy wants to create a culture of positivity between staff and students; that students are confident their personal effort, commitment and achievement will be acknowledged, rewarded and recorded.

Students will be rewarded for their positive attitude towards their learning in one of a number of ways ranging from:

• Positive signatures on their reward card.
• Attendance certificates.
• Letters, postcards and phone calls home.
• Acknowledgments during Praise assemblies.
• Certificates or Trophies at the Celebration of Achievement evening.

Members of staff may sign a student’s reward card if they demonstrate one of six scholarly behaviours:

Attendance – 100% attendance for a week, often awarded by Form Tutor.

Punctuality – Arriving punctually to registration (provided they have 100% attendance), often awarded by Form Tutor.

Achievement – Achieving or exceeding their target level in an assessment.

Contribution – Making a positive contribution to the Academy’s learning environment.  This may include supporting at school events or representing the school in a sporting event.

Home – Parents/Carers attend Consultation Evening or for exceeding expectations with regard to homework.

Effort – For going above and beyond either in or out of lesson.

 

The signatures equate to