24 Oct 2016
Trims – named after Matthew Flinders' cat, these tickets are distributed on a free and frequent basis once appropriate behaviours are displayed inside and outside the classroom setting. Teachers use these tickets as they see fit to reward effort, behaviour, excellence or persistence. In some settings, Trims may be achieved quite rarely, whilst in other situations they may be given out widely.
Trim tickets are not directly linked to the School Merit System, which means they cannot be traded for a merit certificate. However, it is hoped that by acting in an appropriate manner to receive a Trim ticket, a student will be more likely to display positive behaviour traits worthy of earning a school merit certificate.
All Trim tickets earned by students during a school week will be placed in a box for a weekly draw at our Friday assemblies. Five Trim tickets will be drawn at the Year 3-6 assembly and five more at the K-2 assembly. Winners of the weekly draw will receive a treat such as an ice-block, chocolate, lollypop or similar.
Some students save their Trims to increase their chances of being rewarded on Friday. This is entirely the student's choice. Some teachers use Trims as part of other class reward systems. This is entirely up to the teacher.
Trims have proven to be a truly effective form of reward at Flinders Public School.