The school year is drawing to an end and soon enough, families will be filling school halls and gymnasiums for the end-of-year prizegiving. 

For the star students or athletes, it's a moment of pride to walk across the stage and receive a well-earned award. For others, the whole thing can feel demoralising. 

Never mind the awards themselves - there are clear differences between some, like the dean's award and the most improved. 

But on the other hand, do we really want to be handing out participation awards? Are they inclusive or are they encouraging mediocrity? 

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The school year is drawing to an end and soon enough, families will be filling school halls and gymnasiums for the end-of-year prizegiving.&nbsp;
For the star students or athletes, it's a moment of pride to walk across the stage and receive a well-earned award. For others, the whole thing can feel demoralising.&nbsp;
Never mind the awards themselves - there are clear differences between some, like the dean's award and the most improved.&nbsp;
But on the other hand, do we really want to be handing out participation awards? Are they inclusive or are they encouraging mediocrity?&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

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Kathryn Berkett: Do we need to change the way we do prize givings?

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