Application

Written applications are welcome from students in Key Stage 4 for a school tie.

Applications should include full details of how the criteria have been met and should be submitted to the head of art and design, dance, drama, music or PE.

Applications which are approved by the relevant head of department will be sent to the moderating committee.

The moderating committee will review the evidence and also check that applicants have consistently exemplified the school’s PRIDE values.

Criteria

An Emerald Tie may be awarded to a student who has consistently exemplified the school’s PRIDE values and meets at least one of the criteria below

• is a member of a regional Youth Orchestra or Choir
• has for three consecutive years shown commitment and consistently attended rehearsals and taken part in performances for three different performing arts groups in the school

A Gold Tie may be awarded to a student who has consistently exemplified the school’s PRIDE values and meets at least two of the criteria in the attachment below.

A Scarlet Tie may be awarded to a student who has consistently exemplified the school’s PRIDE values and meets at least one of the criteria below

• has competed at a national level or represented the county at under 14 level or above in an activity which is included in the National Curriculum or the OCR exam board list of approved sports or is recognised by the International Olympic Committee
• has for three consecutive years played in, shown commitment and consistently represented the school in three sports

Headteacher’s Tie

For exceptional performance, the school may consider the award of the Headteacher’s Tie, this tie is awarded and may not be applied for.