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The Petals Award

What is the PETALs Award?

The PETALS Award recognises students for:

· Helping their Community
· Showing kindness and respect
· Developing leadership, resilience and responsibility
· Living out the British Values

It encourages students to try new things, step outside their comfort zone, and make a positive difference.

The Five PETALS
The award is made up of five “petals”, completed across Key Stage 3:

Year 7:
· Community
· Leadership

Year 8:
· Skill
· Experience

Year 9:
· Aspire

How Students Earn PETALS

Each term, students choose challenges to complete, with one petal awarded per set of challenges. The aim is to achieve two petals per year, with opportunities to catch up if needed. By the end of Key Stage 3, students should have completed all five petals and be awarded the full Saddleworth flower, displayed on their blazer and recognised by the school community.

How Students Go Above & Beyond
The‘Above & Beyond’ challenge is available to students who demonstrate exceptionally high standards and complete all of the required challenges. It is recognised as an additional award and celebrates outstanding personal qualities as well as the significant contribution made to the school and the wider community.

“There can be no greater gift than giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” —Nelson Mandela.

At Saddleworth School, every student, parent, carer, and member of staff is a vital part of both the school and the wider community. We strive to ensure that everyone feels welcomed, valued, and a true sense of belonging. At the heart of this is our commitment to ‘Stand Up for Saddleworth’, offering support and encouragement whenever a member of our community needs it.

Through the PETALS Award, our school motto ‘Aim High’ comes to life, encouraging students to develop the skills and personal qualities necessary for leading positive, healthy, and successful lives. Students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of events and activities, meet new people with diverse experiences, and discover more about themselves and the world around them.

All of these experiences are guided by our core values: Ambition, Excellence, and Community. The PETALS Award acts as a springboard for students to take responsibility, make a meaningful difference, and contribute positively to both their school and wider community.