Our House System
Roger the Bear’s PAWS
| P=positive behaviour | A=academic achievement | W=working together | S=sport |
Upon entry to our school, each child is allocated a House:
- Canterbury (green)
- Winchester (red)
- Hertford (yellow)
- Dover (blue)
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Hertford |
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Canterbury
Winchester
DoverWithin each House we try and ensure a balanced number of boys and girls. Our House system enables us to promote and reward positive behaviour whereby children can earn PAWS from Roger the Bear. The House system also enables smooth organisation of internal competitions such as Sports Day.
Roger’s PAWS
Children earn Roger’s PAWS to record their academic and non-academic achievements at our school. Children can be awarded 1,2 or even 3 PAWS for a variety of reasons. The system aims to encourage a real sense of pride and achievement as well as fostering a strong community spirit across the age range. The children collect PAWS throughout the year. Each level of PAW equates to points for the child’s House. At the end of each half-term, House points are counted and a winning House announced. Examples of what PAWS can be awarded for can be found on Appendix 1.
How will the rewards be recognised?
When a child has earned 1 PAW, they will be sent to the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher with the work or reason. They put marble in their house jar. The Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher will note their names and Houses and in the weekly celebration assembly on Friday announce their names. Those children will be invited for a sticker in front of the school, recognising their achievement. 1 point will be added to their House.
When a child has earned 2 PAWS, they will be sent to the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher with the work or reason. They will put their marbles in their house jar. The Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher will note their names and Houses and in the weekly celebration assembly on Friday announce their names. Those children will be invited for a sticker and certificate in front of the school, recognising their achievement. 2 points will be added to their House.
When a child has earned 3 PAWS, the child’s class teacher must submit the work and reasons to the staff for discussion and verification at the weekly staff meeting. Subject to agreement, the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher will note their names and Houses and in the weekly celebration assembly on Friday announce their names. These children will be provided with a certificate and rosette recognising their continued achievement. 3 points will be added to their House.
Rewards
A winning House is announced half-termly, although House points are totalled weekly before/during/after the celebration assembly. Rewards can range from:
- Additional playtime
- DVD or film afternoon
- Trip to the local park
- Extended ‘choosing’ in class or Key Stage.
On our House Cup, ribbons denoting the colour of the Winning House will be displayed at the end of each half-term.
Examples for allocation of PAWS
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1 PAW(Isolated achievement) |
2 PAWS (Sustained achievement) |
3 PAWS (Special/exceptional achievement over time) To be discussed at weekly staff meeting |
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POSTIVE BEHAVIOURS |
Holding a door open |
Adults other than the teacher identifying positive behaviours (out of class context)
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Consistently demonstrating impeccable behaviour |
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Good manners
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Sitting nicely
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Setting a good example
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Sharing
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Helping others
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Tidying up or picking up litter
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Wearing the correct uniform and having the correct equipment
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Organised and well dressed over a sustained period of time
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Following instructions
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Following the Golden Rules
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Good home learning |
Completing the required home learning to a high standard over a sustained period of time |
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Showing a good behaviour that they find difficult
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
Answering a question or having a go |
Perseverance to overcome difficult tasks |
Over a sustained period of time, work that is above and beyond the usual expectations. Consistently meeting targets set |
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Completing a piece of work to a high standard |
Meeting targets set for children over a period of time. |
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WORKING TOGETHER |
Team work |
Reaching out to other children when they are in need of a friend (without teacher guidance) |
Examples where children have worked together to reach a common goal with an incredible outcome (sustained project) |
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Sharing without having to be asked |
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Consistently a team player with a positive outlook on others. |
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Helping a friend |
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SPORTS |
Prepared for class by wearing the correct kit |
Persevere with a skill over the course of the unit |
Consistently demonstrating impeccable behaviour and good sports etiquette |
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Works well within the group |
Show positive attitude in game situations |
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Help organise equipment/carry/set up for a lesson or clear away at the end |
Show respect to others |
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Help others when asked to |
Positive playtimes over a period of time |
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Follow instructions and practise |
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Listen attentively and answer questions |
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This list is not exhaustive and other examples will be awarded the relevant PAWS.
