Ramsey Achievement Award

The Ramsey Achievement Award (RAA) encourages students to strive to achieve in all aspects of Academy life. It purposefully sets high aspirational targets to achieve which will not only lead to academic qualifications but the development of life skills for future employment and high self-esteem. The RAA complements and is an integral part of the year based Ramsey Learning Journey.

To achieve the RAA students have to fulfil the following criteria:

96%+ attendance
Make at least expected progress in English, Maths and six other subjects
Complete the Personal Development activities

There are four levels of the RAA:

Year 7 – Bronze
Year 8 – Silver
Year 9 – Gold
Year 10 – Platinum
Year 11 students have the opportunity to become School Captains, House Captains, Sports Captains, Prefects or Student Ambassadors

Students who achieve the Award are presented with an Academy logo badge and certificate in House Assembly in the Summer Term

RAA Personal Development activities	Learning Journey
Year 7 Regular participation in an extra-curricular club/activity in school Share achievements of participation in an extra-curricular club/activity in local community Complete a Public Speaking event e.g. Presentation in lessons, Assembly Participate in an election process e.g. Form Rep, Mock Election Visit to an historical site of significance e.g. Tower of London Take part in a residential trip e.g. Bushcraft Fulfil a Leadership role e.g. Form Rep or contribute positively to the Tutor group for a period of time Plan and participate in a charity event Participate in a House event or competition Represent the Academy in sports fixture, drama production, music performance or other extra-curricular activity Participate in a visit to a place of cultural significance e.g. The Globe Theatre, The Tate Modern Art Gallery Participate in the Reading Log Challenge and read at least 10 books Complete an agreed activity not listed above	Embrace school ethos and values Adopt a ‘Growth Mindset’ attitude Display positive Learning Behaviour characteristics Learn about careers and future pathways Aim for 100% Attendance Celebrate personal success Celebrate success of others Complete the Bronze Ramsey Achievement Award
Year 8 Regular participation in an extra-curricular club/activity in school Share achievements of participation in an extra-curricular club/activity in local community Complete a Public Speaking event e.g. Presentation in lessons, Assembly Participate in an election process e.g. Form Rep, Mock Election Fulfil a Leadership role e.g. Form Rep or contribute positively to the Tutor group for a period of time Plan and participate in a charity event Participate in a House event or competition Support another student e.g. buddy, peer mentor, literacy leader Represent the Academy in sports fixture, drama production, music performance or other extra-curricular activity Participate in the Reading Log Challenge and read at least 10 books Complete an agreed activity not listed above	Maintain your ‘growth mindset’ attitude Display positive Learning Behaviour characteristics Reflect on future pathways Aim for 100% Attendance Celebrate personal success Celebrate success of others Complete the Silver Ramsey Achievement Award
Year 9 Plan and participate in a charity event Fulfil a Leadership role e.g. Form Rep, Drama Ambassador or contribute positively to the Tutor group for a period of time Participate in an election process e.g. Form Rep, Mock Election Visit a sit of historical significance e.g. Duxford Air Museum Complete a Public Speaking event e.g. Presentation in lessons, Assembly Share achievements of participation in an extra-curricular club/activity in local community Regular participation in an extra-curricular club/activity in school Participate in a House event or competition Support another student e.g. buddy, peer mentor, literacy leader Represent the Academy in sports fixture, drama production, music performance or other extra-curricular activity Participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Visit a university Participate in the Reading Log Challenge and read at least 10 books Complete an agreed activity not listed above	Improve your ‘growth mindset’ attitude Display outstanding Learning Behaviour characteristics Chose Upper School subjects Participate in a careers event Visit a university or work place Attend Employer Drop-in workshop Celebrate personal success Celebrate success of others Aim for 100% Attendance Complete the Gold Ramsey Achievement Award
Year 10 Regular participation in an extra-curricular club/activity in school Share achievements of participation in an extra-curricular club/activity in local community Complete a Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge Participation in a residential trip abroad e.g. MFL trip, etc. Participate in an election process e.g. Form Rep, School Captain, Mock Election Fulfil a Leadership role e.g. Form Rep, Music Ambassador, Sport Leader or contribute positively to the Tutor group for a period of time Prepare for Prefect Application e.g. find expectations of the role and build a CV Plan and participate in a charity event Participate in a House event or competition Support another student e.g. buddy, peer mentor, literacy leader Represent the Academy in sports fixture, drama production, music performance or other extra-curricular activity Complete work experience Complete a mock interview with a local employer Complete in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Participate in the Reading Log Challenge and read at least 10 books Complete an agreed activity not listed above	Start GCSE/BTEC courses Sit Mock examinations Embed excellent study habits and ‘growth mindset’ attitude Aim for 100% Attendance Participate in a careers event Work experience Mock interview with a local employer Achieve Student Prefect or Student Ambassador status Complete the Year 10 Ramsey Achievement Award
Year 11	Apply ‘growth mindset’ attitude to revision techniques Develop a structured revision programme Learn relaxation skills Consider healthy lifestyle for exam success Sit GCSE/BTEC exams Aim for 100% Attendance Apply to post-16 courses Sign up for National Citizenship Service Award Attend the Annual Leavers Prom Collect GCSE/BTEC certificates