House Teams & Rewards

At Fairmead School, the house team system - featuring Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, plays a vital role in building a strong, supportive school community. More than just a tradition, these teams encourage teamwork, healthy competition, and a sense of belonging among young people.

 

Each house team represents shared values such as respect, resilience, determination, and kindness. By participating in house activities, from sports events to academic challenges, young people develop confidence, leadership skills, and positive relationships with peers across different year groups.

 

The house teams create an inclusive environment where every young person has a chance to shine, contribute, and feel proud of their team. Whether it’s cheering each other on or working together towards a common goal, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn reflect the spirit of Fairmead - where every effort counts and every voice matters.

 

Young people in Year 10 and Year 11 can stand for the positions of house captain and vice-captain. The entire school participates in the election by voting for their representatives, who will lead and support their house teams.

 

At Fairmead, all staff and young people are assigned to one of the four house teams.

 

Fairmead Points

 

Fairmead Points are used to recognise and celebrate positive behaviour and the values demonstrated by our young people.

 

Each member of staff is allocated a set number of points:

• Support staff: 15 Fairmead Points each

• Teachers: 30 Fairmead Points each

 

Whenever a Fairmead Point is awarded, it is recorded on Bromcom as a Positive Incident Report. This record will include:

• The Fairmead value the young person has demonstrated

• A brief explanation of how they demonstrated that value

 

Rewards

 

Weekly Recognition 

Each week, one young person per class will receive a Special Mention Certificate. This recognises positive choices and achievements demonstrated during that week. 

 

Monthly Recognition 

A Wall of Fame will be displayed in the lunch hall. The young person with the highest number of points each month will have their photo added. 

 

Termly Rewards 

At the end of each term the young people with the highest number of Fairmead points will be entered into a Golden Ticket Raffle for the chance to win a gift voucher. 

 

Annual Rewards 

At the end of the school year the top 10 young people in secondary and top 10 young people in primary with the most Fairmead points will be rewarded with a trip (e.g. beach, park). 

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House Reward 

At the end of the summer term the house with the highest total Fairmead points will receive a movie afternoon.

 

Headteacher award

A Headteacher's Award is a form of recognition given by the headteacher to young people for their outstanding achievements or positive behaviours. This award can be given for various reasons, such as academic excellence, exceptional effort, or demonstrating positive values and behaviours. The award is sent home in the post to celebrate the young person’s accomplishments and encourage others to strive for similar achievements. Young people who receive this award will have their names displayed in the lunch hall.

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