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'ASPIRE' are the six attributes of an outstanding St. Mary's pupil. We encourage our pupils to demonstrate these attributes frequently, and reward pupils through housepoints.
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As pupils reach certain housepoint milestones, they must seek out the following members of staff to gain their certificate. Certificates are stuck into pupil diaries.
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50 House Points |
Head of Year |
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100 House Points |
Head of Key Stage |
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150 House Points |
Head of Conduct |
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200 House Points |
Deputy Headteacher |
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250 House Points |
Deputy Headteacher |
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300 House Points |
Headteacher |
For singular outstanding pieces of work/achievements, pupils may receive a postcard. Every member of staff is issued with 20 postcards at the start of the year, so if a pupil receives one it is a very significant achievement.
Every half term, during the 'Gaudium et Spes' celebration assembly, there is a presentation of 6 awards. 6 pupils from each year group will be rewarded for gaining the highest number of housepoints per ASPIRE category for that half term.
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Deputy Headteacher |
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Headteacher |
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Assistant Headteacher |
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Deputy Headteacher |
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Head of Conduct |
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Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Every half term, pupils who have gained 100% attendance for that half term will receive a congratulatory attendance postcard.
At the end of each half term, pupils can trade in their awards, certificates and postcards for a treat in the dining room.
Students benefit from the praise system, 'Aspire': it is rooted in the Gospel teaching.csi inspection 2025