We reward our students for hard work, achievement, attendance and positive behaviour in many ways.

Each day, students earn Class Charts points in lessons for various reasons including supporting others, showing respect, and producing good work. They can also earn extra points for attending lunchtime or after-school sessions, helping out at events and getting involved in fundraising activities. Points earned can then be exchanged for stationery items and sweet treats from our Rewards Store. Themed rewards events also take place each half term to recognise students who have earned the highest number of Class Charts points. Invited students are treated to luxury hot chocolate or milk shake according to the time of year, plus sweet treats themed around Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or Easter. For the summer term, students are even rewarded with a visit from the ice cream van!

Our annual Prize Evening recognises achievement and effort, with winners chosen by both Form Tutors and subject teachers. Students are presented with their award at a formal event which is attended by family, King James staff and guest speakers. This is a much anticipated event, and students are both excited and proud to receive an invitation.

Students with excellent behaviour and attendance are also invited to attend Mr Bishop’s Year Group Movie Afternoons, which take place each term in our Main Hall. We also run an extremely popular Big Prize Attendance Competition; throughout the academic year, students with 100% attendance every week receive a raffle ticket which goes into the prize draw. The more 100% weeks, the more tickets they have and the more chances to win! In the past, prizes have included a PS5 and a bike!