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Star of the week — free printable certificate

A star of the week certificate. Recognise a pupil's effort, kindness or achievement with a certificate to take home — the simple recognition that means so much to a child.

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✓ Editable in any free PDF tool✓ A2 · A3 · 18×24"✓ Print-shop ready
Free · No email required Star of the week certificate printable recognise pupil effort kindness achievement take home recognition means child teacher classroom
What you get

Designed to look bought, priced at nothing

Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

Fully editable

Change the wording in any free PDF editor — no design software needed.

High-resolution

Crisp 300 DPI vector text that stays sharp at poster size.

How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

Why is 'star of the week' so effective in primary classrooms?
Recognition is a powerful motivator for children, and a tangible certificate to take home extends that recognition to parents too. The key to using it well is recognising a range of qualities — not just academic achievement, but effort, kindness, resilience, helpfulness — so that every child has a genuine chance over time, including those who don't top the class academically. Rotating the focus keeps it inclusive and meaningful, reinforcing the values you want to see rather than just rewarding the already-confident.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.