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15/07/24

Our sixth formers attended a day at Stubbers Adventure Centre, where they demonstrated excellent teamwork, kindness, and encouragement towards one another. They participated in a variety of activities, including kayaking, rifle shooting, axe throwing, wall climbing, raft building pic.twitter.com/QgkOiB2wY3

12/07/24

Their placements included solicitors, NHS hospitals, engineering companies, roles within the education sector, dentist practices, pharmacies, insurance brokers, Network Rail, banks, tech companies, and many more.

12/07/24

Year 12 students have successfully completed their work experience week, demonstrating commendable effort in securing placements in highly competitive areas. Students have acquired valuable lifelong skills that will significantly enhance their competitive profiles. pic.twitter.com/7Uf4YISO3n

08/07/24

A huge thanks goes to Prisca for organising the cultural food stall and to all the students who cooked and baked to make the event so special.Thank you to those who wore clothes representing their cultural heritage.It was a pleasure to celebrate the diversity we have at HSRF. pic.twitter.com/ul0MRr3uuZ

08/07/24

Culture Day at HRSF was a wonderful celebration of culture, diversity, and inclusion. It was fantastic to see so many of our students wearing their cultural attire and educating others through talks in assembly. pic.twitter.com/e5hth8sqb8

08/07/24

Students have been eagerly preparing for our HSRF Culture Day, a celebration of culture, diversity, and inclusion.This is organised by our Diversity and Inclusion lead, Alicia, with valuable assistance from our student president, Sarah, along with the student leadership team. pic.twitter.com/nPg5o8YJj4

08/07/24

This experience sparked many interesting conversations throughout the day, particularly about the abstract ideas behind some of the works. I am excited to see how this exposure will influence the students' personal investigations and the creative work they produce.

08/07/24

This week, our A Level art students visited two prominent London galleries: The National Gallery and The Tate Modern. They had the opportunity to see a vast range of artworks, from the very traditional to the ultra-modern. pic.twitter.com/pGYmnkQfCE

06/06/24

Students were given a tour of the grand library and an academic referencing workshop by the university’s librarians. Followed by an undergraduate style lecture by Dr Nicola Abbott, in her specialism, on social psychology and bystanders.

06/06/24

HRSF psychology and sociology students were treated to an academic outreach programme put on by the Institute of Education at University College London. pic.twitter.com/DhC2KZjuGh

04/06/24

This week a group of our sixth formers attended an English Literature event at Royal Holloway, University of London.They received keynote lectures on key texts such as Shakespeare’s Othello and were given a tour around the beautiful campus. pic.twitter.com/UAC8SQZix9

04/06/24

Mrs Ward shared her career in politics, including her time working as part of the Foreign Office, and her current work representing local residents in her ward. Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed Mrs Ward's visit and found it insightful to see how local government operates.

04/06/24

On Tuesday 22nd May, Politics students at Harris Rainham Sixth Form received a visit from Mrs Lee Ward, a member of Thurrock Council. Mrs Ward is the councillor for the West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and represents the Labour Party. pic.twitter.com/nsYCMfU4aR

04/06/24

HRSF has a Chess Society!Chess is a game of objectivity, concentration and commitment. It has been associated with better educational outcomes, helping students to improve their memory and deepen their focus.If you are interested in joining: Music Room- Thursday Lunch. pic.twitter.com/XbfeYKPZ1S

04/06/24

Enoch has successfully achieved a place on the In2STEM pathway. This programme offers a blend of online and in-person activities, equipping sixth formers with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in STEM.

04/06/24

We wanted to acknowledge more fantastic achievements this week. Enoch and Harrison have both been accepted onto different STEM programmes which will support them on their journey towards university and STEM focused careers. pic.twitter.com/XvyqpWbJ3e

03/05/24

Congratulations to Aliyah who has been accepted onto the Target Bath programme!Target Bath supports students of Black African and Caribbean heritage to gain places at the University of Bath. pic.twitter.com/uuPGanRVqC

03/05/24

Congratulations to Jomi who has been accepted onto the Bright Ideas Medicine Pathway. Jomi has already benefitted from Saturday sessions and will soon be attending a medical summer school at Anglia Ruskin University. What a fantastic opportunity! pic.twitter.com/auietyIn8K

29/04/24

We wanted to congratulate Oden who has been invited to attend an Insight Day with Macquarie, a large asset management group. Oden will then have the opportunity to apply for a work placement and a possible financial scholarship for university through the company. Well done! pic.twitter.com/r42EW8PNTL

29/04/24

We wanted to highlight a fantastic achievement from Nimrut, who has been selected to take part in the Sutton Trust US Programme following an application process. Nimrut is one of 100 students who were selected nationally, and we are very proud as a sixth form team. pic.twitter.com/IZaMvueaX9

Celebration of Success and Rewards

Harris Rainham Sixth Form acknowledges that a vital aspect of cultivating exemplary conduct among its student body involves establishing a set of standards that align with our institutional values.

The act of acknowledging commendable behaviour reinforces positive actions, reinforces the expectations and values of our academic community, and instils a sense of shared responsibility among all pupils. Students tend to respond favourably to structured systems that acknowledge their strengths and challenges and incentivise good conduct.

Our use of Curiosity, Compassion, Commitment aims:

  • To raise pupil participation and achievement through recognising the positive
  • To promote self-motivation
  • To recognise and celebrate pupils’ academic, social and extra-curricular achievement
  • To provide a systematic, coherent, agreed and understood system
  • To encourage staff and pupils to set achievable, tangible targets and contribute to the development of achieving goals
  • To promote good attendance and punctuality
  • To contribute to the monitoring of pupil achievement
  • To enable all pupils to receive recognition of their achievements

Rewards should be used to encourage exemplary behaviour as well as academic effort and success.

Curiosity, Compassion, Commitment Standards

The Curiosity, Compassion, Commitment standards may be awarded by any member of staff at any time.

The standards are to be awarded for good effort or achievement in individual pieces of classwork, homework or any other individual school activity.

The Curiosity, Compassion, Commitment standards are recorded on Bromcom and a total for each student is included in school reports. 

Value

Standards

Curiosity 1

We believe knowledge is powerful
  • Demonstrating academic success
  • Showing commitment to learning during independent study.
  • Exceeding subject target in a formal assessment
  • Demonstrating a hunger for knowledge in lessons

Curiosity 2

We believe education opens doors.
  • Contributing to/attending a university taster day
  • Achieving 100% attendance in one term
  • Attending and engaging with an elective

Curiosity 3

We believe curiosity is important.
  • Learning from observing others – good virtues and manners
  • Attending extra-curricular activities/lectures
  • Writing a book report and sharing it with the school
  • Learn a new instrument/sport/craft

 

Compassion 1

We believe in compassion and kindness.
  • Supporting each other - an act of kindness
  • Being involved in a fundraising project
  • Being a buddy to a new pupil

Compassion 2

We believe in the power of belonging.
  • Representing your year / school in sport
  • Participating in Peer mentoring
  • Being in a school production
  • Speaking in/preparing year group assemblies

Compassion 3

We believe that students should respect and serve their community.

  • Being part of an out of school organisation
  • Supporting others, in or out of class, with their learning
  • Building links with other schools
  • Helping at school events (e.g. Progress Evenings)
  • Volunteering for a school duty
  • Embracing outreach work by completing 30 hours within the community

Commitment 1

We believe it is important for students to build positive and productive habits.
  • Taking part in mindfulness activities (trips, workshops)
  • Making healthy lifestyle choices
  • Showing sustained improvement across all subjects
  • Demonstrating thorough and consistent preparation for lessons
  • Being punctual to all lessons and events for a term

Commitment 2

We believe in aspiring to the highest of standards.

  • Attending revision and intervention sessions
  • Participating in Maths Challenge/chemistry Olympiad
  • Succeeding in work experience
  • Securing a place on our competitive guilds

Commitment 3

We believe in personal responsibility.
  • Representing the form in the School Council
  • Participating in a student leadership team
  • Being a role model to others
  • Reporting bullying/actively challenging discrimination.
  • Recognising equality for all (eg LGBTQ)
  • Promoting equality around the school (pupil interaction with other pupils/adults)
  • Being involved in peer mediation
  • Being a role model as form captain

Awards

Students achieve a Value each time they achieve two standards for that value. These can be accrued to produce awards according to the following:

Award

Values

Bronze

Curiosity 1 +2 + 3

Or

Compassion 1 + 2 + 3

Or

Commitment 1 + 2 + 3

Silver

Curiosity 1 + 2 + 3 and Compassion 1 + 2 + 3

Or

Compassion 1 + 2 + 3 and Commitment 1 + 2 + 3

Or

Commitment 1 + 2 + 3 and Curiosity 1 + 2 + 3

Gold

Curiosity 1 + 2 + 3

Or

Compassion 1 + 2 + 3

Or

Commitment 1 + 2 + 3

Celebration of Success Evening

The Celebration of Success event is held during the summer term and serves as a platform for acknowledging academic excellence among pupils. Each department is tasked with identifying and nominating students who have made remarkable progress or attained exceptional achievements throughout the year. This event is a formal occasion, attended by parents and guardians of the awardees, and officiated by a designated member of the department. Awardees receive certificates and prizes for their exceptional performance, both in the CCC system and in other disciplines. The Celebration of Success event is an opportunity to recognise the dedication and hard work of our students, foster a culture of excellence, and promote a sense of community among all stakeholders.

End of year reward trip

In acknowledgement of the outstanding contributions and achievements of our students, Harris Rainham Sixth Form hosts an end-of-year reward trip during the summer term. The selection process involves the nomination of pupils by staff members, based on a range of criteria that includes exemplary conduct, exceptional teacher assessment grades, and a consistent display of improvement in attitude and attendance. The school covers the expenses of this trip as a token of appreciation for students who embody the values and spirit of our academic community.

We also recognise and celebrate the achievement and success of our students throughout the year through social media posts, head of year breakfasts, applause moments, certificates, and post cards home.