St Katherine’s School has high expectations of its students’ behaviour in all regards, on the way to and from school, in the classroom, during social time as well as on school trips.  Whilst they are in school, teachers are the ‘carers’ of all the students and will do their best to help and support your child.  However, students must take responsibility for their behaviour.

Our Ready to Learn system encourages, supports and rewards positive behaviour in all aspects of school life. Our praise system is clear and easy for parents and pupils to understand and straightforward for staff to apply.

Frequent praise and reward are embedded in our teaching and learning at St Katherine’s School so students receive recognition for their positive contributions to school life. We believe that every student should have their contribution acknowledged and when appropriate rewarded. This recognition:

• builds student self-esteem and confidence.
• helps create a positive learning environment.
• highlights the importance of good behaviour.
• encourages students to take part in a variety of activities.
• encourages students to strive for more.

PRAISE POINTS are linked to school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. Praise Points are also awarded for Excellence.

Praise Points are recorded on Class Charts, our student/parent information portal. We also recognise Accelerated Reader achievements through Class Charts.

Praise Bookmarks – Completed by staff for outstanding examples of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience or Excellence and passed to your child to take home

Head of School commendations – A meeting with the Head of School and a letter posted home to recognise a significant achievement

We also recognise student effort and achievement with:

• Termly Celebration of Achievement assemblies with the Head of House
• Annual Celebration assemblies with the Head of School
• House Award Celebrations in the summer term