Learning Commendations
Learning commendations are awarded in every lesson to recognise positive attitudes, effort, and engagement in learning.

Single Commendation
A single commendation is awarded for good effort, focus, or positive contribution during a lesson.

Double Commendation
A double commendation recognises exceptional effort, progress, or learning behaviour that exceeds expectations.

Points
Commendations earn points which contribute towards school award tiers and formal recognition.

CT (Class Teacher) Points
CT points are awarded by class teachers to recognise sustained effort, improvement, or an excellent attitude to learning over time.

Character Commendations
Character commendations are awarded daily to recognise students who demonstrate positive values such as kindness, respect, resilience, and integrity.

Character Commendation Cards
Students receive character commendation cards for demonstrating strong character. These can be collected and exchanged for prizes at the Praise Table each Friday.

Character Certificates
Character certificates are awarded to recognise sustained or exceptional demonstrations of positive character over time.

FTs (Once a Half Term)
FTs are awarded once each half term to recognise students who consistently model outstanding character and serve as positive role models within the school community.

Emerald Tickets
Emerald Tickets are awarded daily by staff to recognise students demonstrating positive behaviour and contributions around school.

Revamped Emerald Tickets (ET)
These tickets give students rewards such as queue jumps, prize draws, or recognition by admin, celebrating their efforts and positive impact.

Students of the Week
Each week, Heads of Year select students who have excelled in effort, behaviour, or character.

Recognition and Rewards
Winning students are celebrated in a Friday morning slideshow shared with their form. They go straight to JKE’s office for a photo, a congratulatory letter, an Emerald Ticket, chocolate, and two Friday songs.

Praise Certificates
Class teachers award three golden stickers each week for outstanding work, explaining to students why their work is exemplary. Stickers may also be placed on commendation cards.

Rewards
Students collect their prizes at the Praise Station on Friday break, receiving a chocolate, a Praise Certificate, and an Emerald Ticket.

FT/CT Star Student
Awarded each half term, this recognises students who consistently demonstrate outstanding effort, achievement, or positive character across lessons.

Rewards
Certificates are presented during the last week of the half term, along with an Emerald Ticket, celebrating their hard work and contribution to school life.

Big Test and PPE Awards
Awarded termly to the top 20% of students based on attainment and the top 20% showing the most progress (“climbers”).

Recognition
Students receive a letter of recognition from the school, celebrating their academic achievement and progress.

HoD/HoY Star Students
Awarded at Christmas and Summer, these recognise outstanding students in each subject and across the year group.

Recognition
Subject winners (two per subject) and Heads of Year winners (five per year group for demonstrating exceptional character) receive a certificate and an Emerald Ticket.