A class merit is given when a class collectively works or behaves particularly well or achieves some form of class target. These are collected by the class teacher and once 30 merits have been reached these are converted to 30 minutes ‘free’ activity as chosen by the children in consultation with their teacher.
Celebrate Success Assemblies Every week in Pre-prep and every three weeks in Prep Celebrating Success assemblies take place. Teachers nominate a child in their class who has achieved something special. They are called to the front to be congratulated by the Headmaster, Deputy Head or Head of Pre-Prep. Their photograph is taken after assembly and displayed on the Celebrating Success board. Their name also appears in the weekly eLink.
Sanctions Pre-Prep In Pre Prep we use loss of Golden Time as our main sanction. Children who persistently lose Golden Time will be monitored by the class teacher and Head of Pre Prep. Where necessary parents will be consulted and an action plan will be drawn up together to address any poor behaviour.
Prep Instances of poor behaviour are dealt through the following system. It is expected that in most cases progress will be through the steps but a pupil may be referred to any step should his/her action merit it. In the case of bullying, please refer to the School’s Anti-Bullying Policy. Step 1:
A verbal warning
Step 2 :
White Card Recorded in the homework diary for incidents of poor behaviour, bad manners, disobedience or unkindness. If a pupil receives six white cards in a term the Deputy Head will automatically place them on a behaviour report and their parents will be informed.
Step 3:
Blue Card Recorded in the homework diary for more serious incidents or reoccurence of white card offences. The Deputy Head will inform parents if any blue cards are issued. If a pupil receives two blue cards in one term they will automatically be placed on a behaviour report.
Step 4
Any pupil, who continues to behave inappropriately and to cause concern, should be referred to the Headmaster. He will decide 29