Merit Award Comments Made Easy: The Clever Way to Streamline Your Student Awards

Merit awards are one of the most meaningful parts of the school week - but they can also sneak up on us each time their due to be handed out. 

Plus, how do you keep track of the comments you've used? How do you know who has or hasn't received an award?

That's where the Free Merit Certificate Comment Bank comes into play. The best bit - the tracking system allows you to come back and reuse comments for reporting purposes. Lazy? No. More like a consolidation and reinstatement of how a student is progressing and performing. 

What is the Merit Certificate Comment Bank?

This editable Microsoft Excel spreadsheet includes 200+ ready-to-use comments per sheet — and yes, it’s fully customisable.

This means, you can add to it, change it or really make it your own. Each of the comments are categorised into: 

• Mathematics
• Reading
• Writing
• Independent Learning
• Group Work
• Growth Mindset
• School Values

And because we know every student is unique, there’s space to add as many comments as you like, ensuring the resource grows with you.

5 Reasons Teachers Love This Resource

1. Saves Time: Say goodbye to last-minute scrambles. With comments ready to go, you’ll cut your prep time in half (or more!).

2. Keeps Praise Fresh and Meaningful: No more repetitive phrasing - keep your feedback genuine, varied, and aligned with classroom goals.

3. Ensures Consistency Across Awards: Maintain a high standard of recognition across the board (review your comments, be intentional with customisation and craft this document to suit the needs within your class). 

4. Supports Differentiation: Select comments that match student learning styles, behaviours, and achievements with ease.

5. It’s Digital and Editable: Use it on your laptop, smart board, or print it out (and highlight/write on it) — whatever works best for your workflow.

Ready to Make Merit Writing Easier?

Whether you’re a first-year teacher juggling all the things or a seasoned educator looking to streamline your systems, the Merit Certificate Comment Bank is your must-have teacher resource for a smoother, smarter merit award process.

Check out the free resource here and bring joy (and ease) back into your weekly award routine!