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THE KENTON AWARD

WELCOME TO KENTONCOLLEGE Preparatoty School

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Vision

 

The Kenton Award aims to bring together all aspects of the co-curriculum under one umbrella and, at the same time, reward pupils for their efforts and engagement across a range of different areas. Pupils will be challenged to work both individually and as part of a team, and to show enthusiasm, initiative and resilience. They will be instilled with the confidence to try new things and not be afraid of failing; the goal being to mould and develop well-rounded and empathetic young people who have the potential to be successful in whatever they choose to do in the future.

 

Objectives

 

Participating in the Kenton Award will:

  • Allow pupils to take ownership of their co-curricular profile within a framework of encouraging involvement in a wide breadth of activities

  • Promote resilience through challenge, where pupils are allowed to fail in a safe environment and learn from their mistakes in order to grow

  • Encourage individuality whilst also promoting leadership skills and the importance of teamwork and effective communication

  • Raise pupils’ self-esteem and awareness of their mental health so that they are able to cope with life’s challenges

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Structure and Awards

 

All pupils in Years 2 to 7 will participate in the Kenton Award. The culmination of the award at the end of Year 7 will assist in the appointment of Head Boy, Head Girl and Prefects. It also allows Year 8 pupils more time to focus on their Common Entrance examinations. Year 8 pupils will follow a separate Life Skills programme in preparation for beginning at their senior schools.

 

The programme is split into five key areas - The Big Five (see opposite).

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Pupils will work towards the following awards:

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(The orchid is the national flower of Kenya and the rooster and the lion appear on Kenya’s Coat of Arms)

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Every year, one pupil in each year group who has demonstrated excellence in all areas of the programme will be given the year group Buffalo Award.

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