Our pupil’s voice and their opinion is very important to us. We are very fortunate to have an active school council which encourages responsibility, democracy and ownership. Every year the elected School Council work together to bring fresh ideas and make improvements to our school. This builds on our teaching and promotion of British Values.
At the start of every academic year, pupils from Reception through to Year 6 are invited to consider running for School Council in our official election. If a pupil decides they would like the opportunity to be their class representative, they prepare a manifesto before presenting it to their peers. Elections are taken very seriously and all pupils are asked to cast their votes for the candidate they feel is the right one for the job. Through this election process, each class selects two pupils from their class to represent them throughout the year.
Our School Council meets half-termly to discuss issues and initiatives, they are then responsible for reporting back to classes. School Councillors also take an active role in whole school events such as helping to run stalls at events, organising charitable events as well as meeting stakeholders to give a pupil perspective on whole school decisions.
School Council Update 2025 - 26 – A Fantastic Year
The School Council has had a busy and successful year, working hard to represent the views of pupils and help make our school an even better place for everyone.
One of the highlights of the year was judging the Easter Bonnet Parade. We were amazed by the variety of creative designs, from beautiful spring flowers to imaginative and colourful themes. It was a difficult task to choose the winners because every bonnet showed so much effort and creativity. Thank you to all the pupils and families who helped make the event such a joyful celebration.
Throughout the year, the elected representatives from each class have met regularly to discuss ideas and issues that matter to pupils. We have worked together to suggest ways of improving school life and making our school an even happier and more inclusive environment for everyone.
We have also been involved in planning exciting events, including International Families Day. Alongside the Language Ambassadors, we helped organise activities that celebrated the many cultures, languages, and families that make up our wonderful school community.
Some members of the School Council were fortunate enough to visit the Houses of Parliament, where we learned more about democracy and how decisions are made in our country. It was a valuable experience that helped us understand the importance of having a voice and representing others.
At playtimes, the School Council has been responsible for helping to manage the construction equipment, which has been enjoyed by many pupils throughout the year. We have loved seeing children work together, be creative, and have fun.
Looking ahead, we have been brainstorming ideas for next year and are excited to introduce a worry box in the playground. This will give pupils another way to share any concerns they may have and help ensure everyone feels listened to and supported.
We are very proud of everything we have achieved this year and would like to thank all pupils, staff, and families for their support. We look forward to continuing our work and bringing even more exciting ideas to life next year.
This term our KS2 Eco Councillors rolled up their sleeves and went hard at work to build bird boxes! As part of our efforts to encourage more wildlife around the school, these handmade homes will soon be placed around the school grounds to attract and support local birdlife. It was a fun and productive session, and we’re excited to see which feathered friends will move in soon!