At Malet Lambert, we place significant value on providing pupils with a wealth of opportunities, both inside and beyond the classroom. We aim to enable all our pupils to develop into confident and compassionate young adults with a strong moral code so that they are able to take their place as responsible citizens, ready to contribute positively to their communities and the wider world around them. We encourage pupils to develop a commitment to serving others, to participate in a wide range of activities (both in and outside school), to develop the ability to lead others and of course, the skills to effectively learn.
Three Strands
The aim of the Character Development initiative is to help identify and develop these qualities but, perhaps even more importantly, to recognise and reward pupils whilst they develop into skilled, strong, kind and responsible citizens equipped for a rapidly changing world. With a range of activities to get involved in, pupils will be given the opportunity to develop and practise the skills and qualities under the ‘Three Strands’ highlighted below:
Scholarship
The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught.
Community
An act of helpful activity.
Participation
The action of taking part in something.
Pupils will be rewarded at Malet Lambert for demonstrating strong character development.
For instance, pupils may help others in an organised community event or by participating in a school concert or sporting fixture. Likewise, by demonstrating great scholarship by making strong academic progress or outstanding effort in a range of subjects. Progress will be measured against criteria contained in this booklet. These strands align with the vision and values of the school – Traditional values, (community) Contemporary aspirations (scholarship) and Creative Curiosity (participation).
Under each of the three Strands there is a menu of suggested activities that can be completed to develop a particular character trait. The range of activities is designed to allow personalisation so that each and every student can be successful in meeting the criteria to show strong character development. Activities and tasks can be completed independently, through lessons or extra-curricular activities, or beyond the classroom at home or in the holidays. There are likely to be activities that pupils consider successfully to demonstrate strong character development in one of the three Strands that are not shown in the suggested activities or tasks and, in these cases, these will be considered on their individual Merit.
Pupils will be responsible for recording and uploading evidence to demonstrate successful completion of tasks and activities related to each of the three Strands. Members of staff will then verify completion of activities and tasks. This will encourage pupils to develop their independence and give ownership of their achievements.
Successful completion of activities related to any of the three Strands will earn students a pin badge to wear proudly on their blazers along with certificates for each level. These will be awarded to successful students throughout the school year in termly celebration evenings/assemblies to which parents and carers will be invited.
A Head of School Commendation will be awarded for any pupil achieving the gold level in any Strand.
There are three levels of achievement for each of the Strands, with each one having gradually more challenging completion criteria: