Aspire

'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. 

A S P I R E
Achievement Service Progress Inauro

Ready, Respect, Safe

(Conduct)

Endeavour

Certificates

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. 

Housepoint Total Staff Member
50 Housepoints

Head of Year

 

100 Housepoints

Head of Key Stage

 

150 Housepoints

Miss Hood

Head of Conduct

200 Housepoints

Mr Breedon 

Deputy Headteacher

250 Housepoints

Mrs Fletcher

Deputy Headteacher

300 Housepoints

Mrs Dengate

Headteacher

Postcards

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.

 

Awards

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. 

Award Member of Staff
Outstanding Achievement Award

Mrs Fletcher

Deputy Headteacher

Outstanding Service Award

Mrs Dengate

Headteacher

Outstanding Progress Award

Mr Cox

Assistant Headteacher

Inauro Engagement Award

Mr Breedon

Deputy Headteacher

Outstanding Conduct Award

Miss Hood

Head of Conduct

Endeavour Award for Attitude and Engagement

Miss McKay

Designated Safeguarding Lead

100% Attendance

Every half term, pupils who have gained 100% attendance for that half term will receive a congratulatory attendance postcard. 

 

Celebration

At the end of each half term, pupils can trade in their awards, certificates and postcards for a treat in the dining room.