Pupils are being given vouchers to buy CDs, trips to tourist attractions and tickets to Premiership football matches as rewards for attending classes, exercising and not eating fast food.The controversial￡250,000 'points mean prizes' scheme is intended to cut truancy. If successful, it could be extended nationwide.

　　At Langdon secondary school in east London, each of the 2,000 pupils aged 11-16 starts using their personal smart card to collect points as soon as they arrive. Every time pupils swipe their card - when they register, attend a lesson or have lunch in the school's canteen - they are awarded points. Choosing low-fat dishes, attending revision classes and joining in after-hours sports activities all earn bonus points. (舒蛰)