The Ermysted’s Award
To qualify for an award, pupils must show evidence of substantial and sustained contributions under six different headings; Academic, Service in School, Cultural, Skill, Physical, and Community.
Pupils are expected to submit a portfolio of evidence for consideration by a panel including staff, senior pupils, and governors.
Successful pupils receive a certificate and a pin badge at the school’s annual Speech Day event.
Bronze and Silver Award
Academic
Awarded a Form tutor prize on Speech Day
Awarded 200 positive points on Class Charts (previous 12 months)
Nominated for an achievement-related reward at Speech Day
Five forecast GCSE Grade 7s or more
Participated in the Maths / Science Olympiad
Service in School
Membership of Year Group Council for at least one term
Volunteered in a position such as ‘Library helper’
Provided mentoring support for two terms
Written an article for The Chronicles, The Reason or School Newsletter
Volunteered to support at least one after school event/club (e.g. Open Day)
Cultural
Performed in a School production or provided technical assistance
Received Colours for Music or Drama
Received an Art prize
Winner or commendation in literary competition
Band or Music Group membership for two terms
Awarded at least Grade 3 (Bronze) or Grade 4 (Silver) for a musical instrument
Commendation from non-sport event; e.g. gun-dog trials
To have read and reviewed at least five books (Bronze) or six books (Silver) from the School long list of recommended books
Skill
Written an article for The Chronicles, The Reason or School Newsletter
Performed a speaking role at a School function
Performed a significant speaking role at a year group assembly
Participated in Kids’ Lit Team
Participated in UK Maths Challenge
Participated in a STEM club for at least one term
Achieved promotion of rank in Scouts, Air Cadets, martial art
Completed the Carnegie Book Challenge
Physical
Regular participation in School sports team or club
Received School Colours for a sport
Represented House team in four competitions
County/Regional/National honours for sport
Come 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a School Sports Day event or set new record
Community Aspect
Volunteered for an external agency for at least six months
Regular service at a religious centre
Winner/commendation of a recognised national competition
Volunteer role in external group; e.g. Tennis club, Air Cadets, Scouts
Complete a sponsored event to raise money for a good cause
A regular carer to someone at home/neighbour
Gold Award
Academic
Three forecast Grade Bs or higher at A-Level
Submitted an approved draft of EPQ
Successful Arkwright Scholarship
Participated in the Maths Challenge / Science Olympiad
Service in School
Membership of Year Group Council for at least one term
Volunteered in a position such as ‘Library helper’
Volunteered for an external agency for at least six months
Provided mentoring support for two terms
Written an article for The Chronicles, The Reason or School Newsletter
Volunteered to support at least one after school event/club (e.g. Open Day)
Cultural
Performed in a School production or provided technical assistance
Received Colours for Music or Drama
Received an Art prize
Winner or commendation in literary competition
Band or Music Group membership for two terms
Awarded at least Grade 5 for a musical instrument
Commendation from non-sport event; e.g. gun-dog trials
To have read and reviewed at least seven books from the School long list of recommended books
Skill
Written an article for The Chronicles, The Reason or School Newsletter
Performed a speaking role at a School function
Performed a significant speaking role at a year group assembly
Participated in a STEM club for at least one term
Participated in UK Maths Challenge
Participated in a STEM club for at least one term
Achieved promotion of rank in Scouts, Air Cadets, martial art
Passed the Theory Exam whilst Learning to Drive
Physical
Regular participation in School sports team or club
Regular participation in external sports team or club
Received School Colours for a sport
Represented House team in four competitions
Area/County/Regional/National honours for sport
Community Aspect
Volunteered for an external agency for at least six months
Regular service at a religious centre
Winner/commendation of a recognised national competition
Volunteer role in external group; e.g. Tennis club, Air Cadets, Scout
Complete a sponsored event to raise money for a good cause
A regular carer to someone at home/neighbour
At Ermysted’s
532
years
Established circa 1492
825
pupils
on roll
59
weekly
enrichment activities
