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Earth House Structure
The house structure allows students to unlock their potential through opportunity, support and guidance. The vertical system allows students to work with peers from across the Academy, not just in their own age range. Each tutor group has two tutors to ensure all students have access to the help and support they need.
We understand the importance of listening and acting upon student voice. It is a vital part in ensuring the needs of all students are met. House Captains and their Vice Captains meet weekly to discuss their roles and how they can support students in their house and bring any issues to the House Leader. The student council is created with a representative from each form; elected by their peers.
Tutor Time is held in set bases every morning between 8.50 and 9.00am. Within this time valuable learning takes place through a variety of activities within a supportive environment. The vertical tutoring allows older students to help mentor and work with younger students and develop teamwork and social skills. Earth house holds an assembly every Tuesday morning within this time to celebrate achievements and success.
Students are rewarded in a variety of ways at Parkwood Academy.
1. Stamps.
Students earn stamps by meeting expectations and making good or outstanding progress within lessons. These stamps are collected in the student planner and convert to credits, once a student has collected enough credits they can be cashed in for a variety of rewards.
2. Golden Time
If a student has 100% punctuality, 100% attendance, all homework and coursework handed in on time and no behaviour points students are rewarded with Golden Time on a termly basis. Attendance to all 3 Golden Time sessions automatically places you on the end of year trip.
3. Attendance rewards.
Each week students with 100% attendance are entered into a weekly draw to win a Voucher. This draw is held in Tuesdays Assembly.
Throughout the year, students work cooperatively to raise money for our House Charity; St. Luke’s Hospice. For 40 years St Luke's has cared for the Sheffield people of all ages with who have life-limiting illnesses. More than 80 per cent of income raised goes on direct patient care, every year helping 1,400 patients and supporting their families and carers. Earth House is committed to help St. Luke’s Hospice achieve their aim to raise £4 million to carry on doing what they do best
Earth House Structure
