Team Points

The team system is an effective way of promoting team spirit and encouraging children to aim high and take pride in achieving Team Points. As children from every class are in every Team, the system is an effective way to mix year groups and encourage older children to take care of younger ones and set an example for them.

The team names were chosen in consultation with staff and children. The children researched people who they believe to be inspirational and represent and live out the school values. We then held a democratic election to vote for our team names. The winners were: David Attenborough, Simone Biles, Ian Wright and Benjamin Zephaniah.

Team Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough is a natural historian and broadcaster. Sir David has visited every continent on earth. He’s had many different species named after him, from lizards and butterflies to plants and flowers. He works to raise awareness of the climate crisis and animal welfare.

Team Biles

Simone Biles was adopted as a child. She is known as the G.O.A.T gymnast of all time as she has won 23 world championship gold medals and 4 Olympic gold medals. She is an advocate for girls being safe in sport.

Team Wright

Ian Wright played for Arsenal, Crystal Palace and England. He found himself in prison as he was too poor to pay for his car insurance and vowed to make it as a footballer. He became a professional footballer at 22 years old, which is quite late. He had a turbulent childhood but overcame adversity. He has scored 287 goals in his career.

Team Zephaniah

Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham. He was expelled from school when he was 13 and couldn’t read or write. He was inspired to become a writer when he got a typewriter. He wrote about the life of black people, immigrants and working-class people in Britain. He has worked with anti-racism and animal rights charities.

Team Points System

Team Points are awarded one at a time. Any member of staff can award Team Points to any child, at any time and for any reason, for their effort or attainment in learning, following the school rules, or showing the Marvellous Manners, WOW walking and STAR behaviour expectations.

The Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher can hand out Golden Team Points to any pupil for special achievements, being especially helpful, going above and beyond or for exemplary positive behaviour. Golden Team Points are worth 10 Team Points.

The captains will collate the Team Points on Thursday lunchtimes ready to announce the results during Friday’s Celebration Worship. Every team has a display area in the hall where captains can display team achievements and points won.

Rewards will be given when the Team reaches the following number of points during a term:

More than 3000 points – All children in the team will receive a team sticker.
More than 6000 points – All the children will receive a pencil in their Team colour.
More than 9000 points – An extra playtime on the first dry day of the next week.
Termly Awards: The team who has earned the most points over a term will be given the choice of a reward.