Rewards at UCC
At UCC we use positive praise and rewards to encourage students in their learning and their holistic development.
Positive behaviour will be rewarded with:
The UCC House Point System
Pegasus, Phoenix, Orion, Aquila, Antares, and Leo
1 Housepoint |
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H1 Showing school values
Sharing (sharing equipment without being prompted)
Empathy (being understanding towards how others feel)
Perseverance (keep trying, even when not succeeding)
H1 Engagement
Excellent participation (students actively engage within the lesson)
Leading discussions (taking an active role within discussion based activities)
Extra-curricular activities (anything within College, that is extra e.g. rugby club, dance club etc.)
Good work (producing work of a good standard)
H1 Homework completed (completing homework, given they have put effort in)
H1 Random acts of kindness (an act of kindness which isn’t prompted by anyone else)
2 Housepoints |
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H2: Wider contribution
Contribution to form (taking part in form activities)
Positive role model (showing the school values)
Positive community ethos (getting involved within the community inside school or outside school to make a positive impact e.g. creating an eco club, litter picking for the community)
H2: Subject award
Subject award/postcard home (once a half term, these will depend on how the departments categories their subject award students)
H2: Excellent learning
Amazing attitude to learning (students that go above and beyond in terms of their attitude towards their learning consistently)
H2: Attendance
Either 100% attendance or improved attendance (It is important that we encourage students to improve their attendance and reward this.)
3 Housepoints |
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H3: Contribution to school (representing the school in events, school council etc.)
H3: Star student (fortnightly, given to a student who has really excelled during the fortnight either academically or shown a significant improvement in behaviour and attitude, one per class)
H3: Form tutor award (half termly, given to a student who has tried really hard and has improved or stayed consistent)
H3: Word of the week (using the word of the week in written work or in class discussions)
4 Housepoints |
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H4: Progress Leader Award (termly, given to a student who has tried really hard and has improved or stayed consistent)
H4: Head of House Award (termly, given to a student for outstanding contribution to their House)
H4: Commendations (termly, given by subject teachers for students who have been consistently outstanding or have improved significantly)
5 Housepoints |
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H5: Principal Award (termly, given to a student who has tried really hard and has improved or stayed consistent – someone that has stood out)
10 Housepoints |
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H10: Uniform card (one or no strikes on the uniform card)
Prize draw of all cards – top 3 awarded prizes, to choose from (for example):
£10 Gift voucher
UCC Book Vending Machine Token
Meal Deal for 3 in the UCC Dining Room
Dining Room Queue Fast Pass for rest of term
Confectionary Assortment
The Housepoint Milestones
Certificates and Badges to awarded on a half termly basis during Year assemblies
You can check your house point total at any time on Bromcom Student Portal