Recognising achievement is an integral part of Curriculum for Excellence.
The reasons for recognising learners’ achievements include:
- to increase self-esteem, improve motivation and keep young people engaged in learning
- to encourage young people to reflect on their learning – where they are and where they want to go – and help them to articulate the skills gained, in discussion with other learning partners and in interviews with potential employers, colleges or higher education
- to help deliver the aims, values and purposes of Curriculum for Excellence – in which planning opportunities for achievement is an integral part of the curriculum.
WHOOSH (We Highlight Out Of School Heroes)
Pupils are encouraged to bring in achievements from home which are celebrated weekly at assembly. These successes range from winning medals to taking part in events to beating personal goals.
Star of the Week
Each week the class teacher selects a pupil from the class to be Star of the Week. This award is in recognition of personal success and could be for academic or showing good manners or living our school values.
Star Writer
Each month staff select a pupil to share their writing on the ‘Wonderful Writing’ wall and at assembly.
Good Work Roadshow
Members of the Senior Leadership Team will visit classes once a month for pupils to showcase a piece of work that they are proud of and show achievement.
Fordbank Family Stickers
All staff in Fordbank have ‘Fordbank Family’ stickers which are given out to pupils who actively show our school values and show kindness and good manners throughout the week. These stickers are also given out in recognition of good work.
Head Teacher Hot Chocolate
Once a month, staff nominate a pupil in their class to have a hot chocolate with the Head Teacher in recognition of living our school values.
Capacities Awards
Awarded to all Primary 7 pupils to compliment our growth mindset approach to learning and reflect the Four Capacities of Curriculum for Excellence;
- Successful Learners,
- Confident Individuals,
- Responsible Citizens,
- Effective Contributors.
Curricular Awards
These eight awards are awarded to Primary 7 pupils who have shown a certain aptitude in their learning in specific subject areas over their time at Fordbank Primary.
