Star Diploma

The three elements of the curriculum – educational excellence, character development and service to communities – are brought together in the Star Diploma, which all pupils study in addition to GCSEs.

The award recognises a young man’s commitment to his studies and to outstanding attendance and behaviour. It will also reflect how he embraces his role as a future citizen, leader and entrepreneur in the community in which he will live and to which he will contribute.

The Star Diploma is a points based award that recognises:

Academic Achievement- Progress in learning participation in enrichment/leadership activities.

Character Development- Excellent Behaviour and Excellent Attendance

Service to Communities – Volunteering activity and Charitable giving

What Data is Used to Measure Performance against the Star Diploma?

Academic Achievement – by academic data collected across EBacc subjects.

Enrichment/Leadership Activities – through hours of attendance dedicated towards a recognised extra-curricular/leadership activity.

Conduct/STAR points – total behaviour points subtracted from total achievement points (net score)

Attendance – through the statistical data provided from registration marks through SIMS.

Volunteering – through hours accumulated throughout the year.

Fundraising – by total pounds (£) raised during a recognised fundraising activity.

Achievement of the award is recognised at four levels based on the total Star Diploma points accrued at the end an academic year

To achieve any of the awards

You must have secured points from all six areas being measured

To achieve the gold award:

• you must have secured at least 7 points each from the following;
• Enrichment/leadership activity
• Volunteering
• Charity

To achieve the Platinum award:

• you must have secured at least 9 points each from the following;
• Enrichment/leadership activity
• Volunteering
• Charity

In September of the following academic year, a Star Diploma ceremony will be held to celebrate the success of the winners, including the impact they have had on their local community. Trophies and certificates will be presented by a guest to the school, and all pupils who achieve the Gold or Platinum Level Star Diploma will also attend a special, invitation only, meal with the Principal.

Star Diploma