In 2021 we introduced the SPIRIT Card initiative which aims to build and foster positive relationships, positive emotions, positive health, positive engagement, positive accomplishment and positive purpose within students’ learning. These cards were introduced to support our students to build their capability in demonstrating the SPIRIT Values and to celebrate those students who demonstrate Foxwell SPIRIT.

Providing students with positive reinforcement for expected behaviours is one of the quickest and easiest ways to improve classroom and playground behaviour and to develop a positive culture of learning. By engaging in the SPIRIT card positive behaviour initiative, students will receive feedback in order to learn and maintain the behaviours and skills we value here at Foxwell State Secondary College.

The process for students is simple and easy to be acknowledged for the great work they are already doing and continuing:  

1. Students are provided with a SPIRIT card to have on their person during the school day. Students are encouraged to have this out on their desk, or kept safe within their iPad case. 
2. When teachers acknowledge the embodiment of a SPIRIT value in the classroom, playground or community, they will celebrate a student’s effort and initial a single box on the student card – just like a café loyalty card. 
3. When a student receives 6 initials from teachers, they can exchange the card for a reward with their year level, Head of Students.
4. Students are acknowledged, celebrated and rewarded for their efforts. Submitted cards will also go in the running for a weekly draw for a larger reward as further incentive!

We are very sure that 2022 will be a fantastic year and our students will be regulary presenting their completed SPIRIT Cards to their Head of Year to collect their acknowledgment.