Character Compass
Character Compass: Our Values in Action
At Windmill Primary School, our Character Compass guides everything we do. It points us toward the qualities that shape confident learners and responsible citizens:
- Respect – We treat everyone with kindness and fairness, valuing differences and caring for our shared environment.
- Curiosity – We ask questions, explore new ideas, and embrace learning as a lifelong journey.
- Ambition – We aim high, persevere through challenges, and believe in our ability to achieve great things—academically and personally.
- Community – We work together, support one another, and make a positive difference—locally and globally.
These values are not just words on a page—they are lived experiences for our pupils, every day.
The Badge Challenge: Bringing Our Values to Life
To make our Character Compass tangible and motivating, pupils take part in the Badge Challenge. Each of the four values has a corresponding badge with five meaningful tasks that can be completed in school or at home. Pupils collect evidence (photos, notes, observations) and use a Badge Tracker for teacher sign-off as they make steady progress over time.
- The challenge is purposefully rigorous: children are encouraged to plan, persevere, and reflect, rather than rush to finish.
- Evidence can be shared with class teachers, including via Class DoJo, and tasks require sustained effort and thoughtful reflection.
Character Compass Challenge- Badge Brochure
How It Works
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Choose a Badge
Pupils select one of the four Character Compass badges to work on. Each badge has five tasks. -
Plan & Participate
Tasks are designed to be completed gradually over time—children plan, take action, and reflect on what they learn from each experience. -
Collect Evidence
Pupils record photos, notes, or observations from adults/peers in their Badge Tracker and ask a teacher to sign off each task. Evidence can also be shared via Class DoJo. -
Celebrate Achievement
When all five tasks are completed and signed off, pupils receive their badge in a celebration assembly and can move on to the next value.
Parents & Carers: How You Can Help
- Talk with your child about which badge they are working on and help them plan when/how to complete tasks.
- Encourage steady effort—these challenges are meant to take time and thoughtful commitment.
- Share Evidence with teachers (photos, short notes) and, if helpful, upload via Class DoJo.
