grantedthe Character Quality Award
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College Achieves School of Character Quality Mark Award
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College made history in September 2023 by becoming the first sixth form college in the UK to receive the School of Character Quality Mark Award. The prestigious accolade recognises the college's exceptional commitment to character education.
The award was given in recognition of Notre Dame's high-quality teaching, mutually respectful relationships, and value-driven personal development programme. The college's Stella Maris programme, in particular, was commended for its emphasis on promoting positive values and attributes among students.
The Stella Maris programme, as described by the Association for Character Education (ACE), is a central vehicle to the development of character within the college. It actively promotes character traits such as kindness, pride in work, and consistent good attendance. The programme's structured rewards system celebrates and encourages these qualities among students.
Attributes like trustworthiness, responsibility, and caring are reinforced through merit badges, student of the lesson awards, attendance rewards, and engagement in school culture. These elements work together to foster both character and academic excellence.
Catherine Herring, a member of the college's staff, was singled out for special recognition in the report. She highlighted the college's commitment to character education, particularly through the Stella Maris Leadership Award. The dedication and gratitude shown by the student executive team were also noted.
Principal of Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Justine Barlow, expressed pride in receiving the Quality Mark for character education. She reaffirmed the college's dedication to fostering virtues and values within its community.
The full report on Notre Dame's award can be viewed online, providing a detailed insight into the college's character education initiatives and their impact on students and staff. The award is a testament to Notre Dame's ongoing efforts in this area and a significant milestone in its journey towards academic and personal development excellence.
[1] Source: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
[1] The School of Character Quality Mark Award, awarded to Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, highlights their commitment to both education-and-self-development and learning, as exhibited by their high-quality teaching, Stella Maris programme, and focus on character development.
[2] Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, having received the School of Character Quality Mark Award, continues to demonstrate its dedication to character education, aiming not only for academic excellence but also nurturing virtues and attributes in its students through various learning opportunities.
