the model farms merit award scheme · 2019-10-23 · silver + silver = gold award gold + gold =...
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What does my child need to do to access the merit
scheme?
• Excellence in Practical or • Written work• Consistent good behaviour• Welfare of others• Excellent manners• Genuine effort
What structure is in place to ensure students are
rewarded for their efforts?
• The Merit Slip• The Faculty Award of Merit• Bronze Award of Merit• Silver Award of Merit• Gold Award of Merit• Gold Medallion
The Merit Slip
• Integral to each lesson
• Encourage effort
• Encourage achievement
• Reinforce positive behaviour
• Plus….
The Merit Slip
• Excellence in practical or written work
• Consistent good behaviour
• Welfare of others
• Excellent manners
• Genuine effort
The Faculty Award of Merit
• Junior school 5 Merit Slips• Senior school 3 Merit Slips
Also for ….• 1st place in assessment tasks• Best effort in assessment tasks• First in class semester 1 or 2.
Bronze Awards of Merit
• Awarded for 3 Faculty Merit Certificates in 3 different faculties
• Presented by Deputy Principal at Assemblies
• Signed by the Principal and Year Adviser
• Records kept by the Year Adviser
Silver Awards of Merit
• Awarded for 3 Bronze Awards
• Presented by Deputy Principal at Assemblies
• Signed by the Principal and Year Adviser
• Records kept by the Year Adviser
Gold Awards of Merit
• Awarded for 2 Silver Awards
• Presented by Deputy Principal at Assemblies
• Signed by the Principal and Year Adviser
• Records kept by the Year Adviser
The Gold Medallion
• Awarded for 2 Gold Awards
• Presented by the Principal at the end of year Presentation Evening
The School Merit System Example
SLIP x 5 = Faculty Award of Merit Art +Science +History = Bronze AwardBronze + Bronze + Bronze = Silver AwardSilver + Silver = Gold AwardGold + Gold = Gold Medallion
Anti- Bullying Policy
Every person at Model Farms High School has
the right to learn and teach in a happy, safe environment. They also have the right to experience positive and respectful relationships between all members of the school community. Bullying or antisocial behaviour, therefore, is not acceptable at Model Farms High School
A Consistent Approach…
• Anti-bullying workshops in Years 7 & 8• Peer Mediators in Years 7-11• Workshops and counseling for targets• Workshops and counseling for those with
bullying behaviours• Workshops for parents to help “Bully Proof”
their children• Training of staff in methods to deal with these
issues if they arise
How we communicate with you
• Via phone • In person, face-to face• In writing via letters and notes• Formal reports• The parent portal• Email
Code of BehaviourInside the classroom• Consideration of others• No put downs• Be Polite and Courteous at all times• Obey your classroom rules• Allow others to learn• Optimise learning time• Be on time and prepared for work• Follow your teacher’s instructions• Complete all your classwork and homework• Always do your best work
Code of Behaviour
Outside of the Classroom
• Respect Others• Act safely• Wear your uniform with pride• Be clean and tidy• Respect property• Obey playground rules• Always bring credit on yourself and your
school
Our Core Values
Respect for:
• Our school• Our teachers• Our environment• My peers• My work and myself