Over 130 students at Bowen State High School received a Gold Card certification for consistently demonstrating outstanding qualities reflecting the schoolwide positive behaviour for learning expectations and being responsible, respectful, safe and engaged.
For students to receive a gold card, they must have good grades for behaviour and effort in all of their subjects, they must have no major incidences recorded and have an attendance rate of 95 per cent or higher.
A Gold Card is recognised as the highest-level behaviour achievement reward at the school, making the students highly valued role models.
It is Bowen State High School’s goal to encourage all students to reach for this level.
As a reward for their diligence, Gold Card recipients are able to access discounts at participating local businesses and are presented with a front of line pass at the school tuckshop.
Bowen State High School Principle, Robert Harris, said he is proud of his students and that the students themselves should also be proud.
“The students who received a Gold Card should be very proud of their effort, behaviour and attendance,” he said.
“The focus is not on academic results and students do not need to achieve As and Bs to still display these expectations.
“As Principal, I encourage all students to try their very best in their effort and engagement in learning at school.”
Bowen State High School also express their thanks to the businesses for supporting the Gold Card Program.
Students of Bowen State High School receiving their Gold Cards. Photo supplied