This is the Successes and Achievements group. They were asked to think about how achievements are celebrated at Manor Park and whether all achievements are celebrated equally.
‘Certificates from teachers and posters to share achievements with other people in school.’
‘When I look back in my jotter and my teacher has put ‘haha’ or ‘well done’ when I have written something fun.’
‘Friends celebrate your achievements by cheering you on and saying well done.’
‘Some people don’t stand up in assembly to get certificate because they are shy.’
‘People are not always happy for you because they are jealous. They might be jealous because they thought they did well too. Sometimes you aren’t noticed.’
‘If you help someone, it doesn’t get celebrated.’
In a school where all achievements are celebrated equally: you would get a sticker for good listening; in the playground if someone is hurt and you help them, or friends play together that could be an achievement, but it might not be celebrated; if you are enjoying what you’re doing then you are achieving; drawing is achieving; and kindness should be celebrated.
