SCHOOL COUNCIL 2023/2024

We have said thank you and goodbye to our School Council.

They will meet again in September however elections will take place in September for the new School Council for 24/25. 

See below for information about this. 

This years school council have overseen the new Golden Time arrangements, the introduction of Jacket Potatos and Bageuttes and many more changes to the school.

As the saying goes "an army marches on its stomach". And the School Council knows that School Meals is hugely important and therefore getting this right is an essential part of school. 

Well done to them all. And we hope to see some of them back again next year.

OUR NEW SCHOOL COUNCIL FOR 2023/2024

Our NEW SCHOOL COUNCIL members are:

• Year 1: Dolphins: Mali and Elijah / Whales: Sara and Ivi
• Year 2: Starfish: Eliis and Mia / Seahorses: Lily and Phoniex
• Year 3: Manatee:  Vivi and Milo/ Marlin: Obi and Sophie
• Year 4: Barracudas: Hector and Bea
• Year 5: Stingray: Kiara and Arto / Manta Ray: Gracia and Warren
• Year 6: Sharks: Max and Alexis/ Octopus: Romy and Jack

Congratulation on them being voted on to the School Council. 

SCHOOL COUNCIL 2024/25

WHAT DOES THE SCHOOL COUNCIL DO?

A school council is a formal group of pupils who act as representatives of their classmates in discussing school issues with the headteacher and staff.

It’s a brilliant way of representing and contributing to Pupil Voice in your school.

Students are elected to represent the views of all pupils and also to improve their school.

They help to make decisions about how the school is run and take on projects that support the children’s learning and development, such as organising charity events, representing the school at outside events or ensuring the school is environmentally friendly.

School councils are usually elected annually by the other children.

A school council does a number of things:

• A school council usually meets with the Lead Teacher present to discuss and sort out problems. These could include school lunches, behaviour or ideas for fundraising events. These are then taken to the Headteacher/ SLT or Governors.
• Members of the school council are responsible for carrying out the ideas that have been agreed upon, such as planning discos, writing newspaper articles, or meeting with catering staff.
• Each year, every class will normally elect two representatives to be members of the school council. The council will then meet to elect officers such as Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.

WHY SHOULD WE HAVE A SCHOOL COUNCIL?

There are lots of reasons to have a school council.

To begin with, Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) says that children and young people should have a say in decisions that affect their lives.

A school council can provide a meaningful way in which pupils can voice their opinions and have their views taken into account in decisions that impact upon them.

Evidence and experience from schools all over the country shows that a school council that is supported and nurtured helps to improve many aspects of school life.

It’s an important and useful way for schools to provide leadership and development opportunities for their pupils.

Student councils are a great way for students to take on leadership roles, promote the voice of the student body, problem solve and impact their community. 

A council serves as the voice for an entire student body and actively works with teachers and advisors to promote a better learning environment.

Within the school curriculum, one of the key areas making up the ‘Learning for Life and Work’ theme is active participation. The curriculum requires that young people are provided with opportunities to participate in school and society. School councils are an excellent way in which to increase participation, teaching young people about democracy, local and global citizenship and accountability.

SCHOOL COUNCIL 2024/25

YOUR SCHOOL COUNCIL NEEDS YOU

We need 2 representatives from each class to come along to the School Council meetings which will take place once a month with Miss Rodrigues (School Council Lead Teacher).

You will get a badge, book and photo on the School Council Board.

HOW DO I APPLY? 

All you have to do is write a little bit about you and put yourself forward to your Classteacher.

If your class has more than 2 people who want to be the School Council rep then your class will hold a vote.

The APPLICATION FORM can be found at the bottom of this page.

WHEN DO I NEED TO HAVE APPLIED BY?

You need to have given this application form to your Classteacher by 9am on Monday 16th September 2024

CAN I BE ON THE SCHOOL COUNCIL IF I HAVE BEEN ELECTED BEFORE?

You can stand again if you want to. 

WHAT IF THERE IS A VOTE?

You will asked to stand up and say a few words from your information about why your class should vote for you.

Any votes will take place on Thursday 19th September 2024.

WHEN WILL THE REPS BE DECIDED? 

The NEW School Council will be announced on Friday 20th September 2024.

WHEN IS THE FIRST MEETING?

The first School Council meeting will be held on Monday 30th September 2024.