At Brakenhale School, we have been celebrating excellent attendance this December through our 15 Days of Positivity initiative, designed to reward students and highlight the vital link between attendance and success.

The 15 Days of Positivity Initiative

The initiative ran throughout the first three weeks of December, beginning on Monday 1 December, and focused on encouraging punctuality, readiness to learn, and positive daily habits.

Each day, students received motivating messages reminding them of the importance of attendance, such as:

• Arriving before 8:40am to ensure a positive start to the day
• Making the most of every lesson and every moment in school

The initiative reinforced the message that every day in school counts.

Student Recognition and Prizes

Students who maintained excellent attendance were rewarded throughout the programme with daily prizes and celebrations.

Highlights included:

• Daily rewards from the Headteacher’s Prize Box
• A JD Sports voucher, won by one lucky student in Year 10
• A range of fun prizes that brought smiles to students each day

This was a true whole-school effort, with staff members across the school taking part in recognising and celebrating students’ achievements.

School Celebrations

The festive celebrations began on a joyful note in the Attendance Office, where we also celebrated Mrs Coker’s 50th birthday, helping to kick-start a month of positivity, recognition and community spirit across the school.