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EDUCATION TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD & CHANGE IT FOR THE BETTER

Rewards

Every member of our community is important to us at Tallis. In this big school we want to praise young people who build up our common life with their energy and commitment. We have a system of recognition which helps us do this:
  1. academic achievement
  2. showing a positive attitude to learning
  3. displaying the Tallis Habits
  4. displaying Tallis Character
  5. excellent effort
  6. attending extra sessions
  7. using online resources
  8. contributing to extracurricular and community activities
Research evidence, together with staff and student consultation, clearly suggests that extrinsic rewards are not necessarily valued or effective. Our approach to rewards is based on developing students' self-motivation and intrinsic desire to do well. We therefore have a rewards system that is accessible for all students. This is part of encouraging a growth mindset in our students so that they see the value of purposeful effort and responding to teachers' advice and feel that they are often recognised for doing so. The system takes for granted that students will often be praised in lessons and around the school, but provides different levels of recognition for students as they go through a year at Thomas Tallis school.​

Reward points & comments

All students can be proud of their reward points and comments, sharing these with their parents through our software ‘Insight’. We hope to be able to have summaries of these to share in parental and tutor meetings. We believe that recognising purposeful effort is the most important kind of reward.

Postcards home

Formal recognition when you are trying hard is important for everyone. Students receive postcards when they reach a certain amount of reward points across the year; a tutor postcard for reaching the first level of rewards, a head of year postcard for the next level and then finally a letter of special recognition from the deputy/head teacher for reaching the highest level of reward points.

Celebration

We believe it is important to celebrate effort and achievement. The most rewarded student in the form each term will be invited to a formal celebratory lunch event with the headteacher and head of year. They will also be accompanied by one student from each form, nominated by their tutor, for making the most improvement that term.

Year group prize giving

At the end of year, awards will be presented for a number of key achievements: the form with the most collective rewards; individuals who have received the most rewards; and the students who have made the most progress. This will be part of a larger celebration of the year that acts as a ‘rite of passage’ for students as they move onwards and upwards!
Thomas Tallis School, Kidbrooke Park Road, London SE3 9PX
T: +44 (0)208 856 0115   F: +44 (0)208 331 3004   E: headteacher@thomastallis.org.uk
  • Home
  • About
    • An Overview >
      • The Leadership Team
      • Who was Thomas Tallis?
      • Why Tallis?
      • School Vision
      • Artsmark
      • Prince's Teaching Institute
      • International School
      • Ofsted
    • School Prospectus
    • Mrs Roberts Writes
    • Tallis Habits >
      • Tallis Pedagogy Wheel Guide
    • Tallis Character
    • Tate Exchange
    • Secondary School Direct Hub
    • The Pupil Premium 2021-22 >
      • The Pupil Premium 2020-21
      • The Pupil Premium 2019-20
      • The Pupil Premium 2018-19
      • The Pupil Premium 2017-18
      • The Pupil Premium 2016-17
      • The Pupil Premium 2014-15
      • The Pupil Premium 2013-14
      • The Pupil Premium 2012-13
      • The Pupil Premium 2011-12
    • Exam Results 2021 >
      • Exam Results 2020
      • Exam Results 2019
      • Exam Results 2018
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      • Exam Results 2015
      • Exam Results 2014
      • Exam Results 2013
      • Exam Results 2012
      • Exam Results 2011
    • COVID-19 Catch-Up Report
    • Early Catch Up 2019/20 and Action Plan 2020/2120 >
      • Early Catch Up 2018/2019 and Action Plan 2019/2020
      • Early Catch Up 2017/2018 and Action Plan 2018/19
      • Early catch-up review and action plan 2017-18
    • Job Vacancies
  • News
    • Tallis Newsletters
    • Tallis Photography
    • Tallis Video
    • Tallis Sounds
  • Calendar
    • The School Day
    • Term Dates 2021-22
    • Term Dates 2022-23
  • Curriculum
    • Curriculum Areas >
      • Business & ICT
      • Computing
      • English & Philosophy
      • Design & Technology
      • Humanities & Social Sciences
      • Languages
      • Mathematics
      • Performing Arts
      • Physical Education
      • Science
      • Visual & Media Arts
    • Pastoral Care
    • Guidance >
      • Tallis Futures
      • PSHCE Bulletins 2020
    • Key Stage 3 >
      • KS3 Assessment guidance
      • Year 8 Arts Choices
      • Tallis Choices
    • Key Stage 4
    • Tallis Post 16
    • Exceptionally Able Learners
    • Special Educational Needs & Disabilities >
      • Learning Support Unit
      • Support Centre for Autism and Language Impairment
      • Deaf Support Centre
      • English as an Additional Language
    • Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Community
    • Letters Home
    • Bromcom Guide for Parents
    • PTFA
    • Governing Board
    • The Tallis Agreement
    • Admissions
    • Attendance & Punctuality >
      • Apply for Exceptional Circumstances Absence in Term Time
    • School Uniform
    • Policies & Guidelines >
      • Data Protection
      • Making Complaints
    • Support Your Teen
    • Online Safety
    • Tallis Post 16
  • Students
    • Year 11 Support & Guidance
    • Bromcom Guide for Students
    • Remote Learning
    • Tallis Clubs
    • Tallis Mentoring
    • JCQ Information for Candidates 2020-21
    • Virtual Assemblies
    • Independent Learning
    • Exam Revision
    • Stay Safe
    • Duke of Edinburgh Award
    • Rewards
    • Reading
    • The Library
    • School Council
    • Cycling at Tallis
    • Alumni
  • Staff
  • Links
  • Contact
    • School Map
    • How to find us
  • Search