I know I really shouldn't care about this, but.... at the end of each term the Headteacher hands out certificates for each class, some for academic achievement, some for kindness etc etc. My daughter (Y4) has never had one despite always receiving glowing reports at parents' evenings. She works really hard, and achieves at a very high standard (won't bore you with the details). The teachers all talk of her great attitude, huge enthusiasm, kindness to others etc etc. Sorry if this sounds like showing off, but just trying to set the scene! In contrast, another girl in her class who has been in loads of trouble all term for rudeness (telling teachers to F* off, spitting at other children etc) and is generally very disruptive, received one for her "lovely writing".
I know the important thing is that my daughter is doing well and enjoying school, and I am really proud of her but it still pisses me off! I do wonder what the point of these certificates really is. If there are any teachers out there I would love to get their view. Presumably they are meant to motivate children, but how motivating is it to work your hardest and never get one, and even worse, see children who behave atrociously receive one?
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End of term certificates - bah!
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thedevilworeboden · 28/03/2013 17:38
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