Are student awards a good idea?

Update: 2024-12-11

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Student awards are meant to recognise and celebrate student achievements, but are they always a good thing?

Is there a risk we end up rewarding children for the wrong reasons? And, for those who miss out on an award, can it leave them feeling inferior to their peers?

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