Bridge Builders
Bridge Builders
A Graduate Award Programme for Marus Bridge Children
In addition to our curriculum, we also run our ‘graduate award programme’ in school known as “Bridge Builders”. This programme is all about building bridges between us, our peers and the wider community whilst also focusing on fostering independence skills.
Why do we have the Bridge Builders scheme?
- To reward and encourage pupils and their families for supporting our ethos and values.
- To make our school an even better place to learn.
- To help pupils make a contribution to our school, family, local community, country and the world.
- To foster independence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Develop personal skills, health and wellbeing to make a contribution to ourselves, our families, our school community and wider cultures.
- Every year, pupils will enjoy new challenges and develop skills in exciting ways. It could be cooking meals for the family, writing a letter to the elderly in our community, or learning how to play an instrument.
Rich experiences, learning, giving and having fun
Every year, pupils will enjoy new challenges and develop skills in exciting ways. It could be cooking meals for an invitation evening for the elderly in our community, going on an outdoor adventure with friends or taking part in a creative project.
In each year group, there is one objective for each of our five values. Here is an example from Y3:
How do children achieve their Bridge Builders’ badges?
Each year, children are expected to complete all 5 of their yearly objectives to complete their Bridge Builders for that year group. They should upload evidence (such as pictures, videos or posters) to their Seesaw account. Children who do this will be awarded a badge at the end of each academic year. There are 7 to collect as the children progress through school. Badges are given out in a special assembly at the end of the year. It truly is a real celebration of the children's drive, commitment and community spirit!
