What is School Council?
Our School Council is a dedicated group of pupils who represent the voice of our students. They work together to share ideas, discuss important school matters, and help make positive changes. Through regular meetings, they collaborate with staff and peers to improve school life, organise events, and contribute to decision-making. Being part of the School Council helps our students develop leadership skills, confidence, and a sense of responsibility.
Why have a School Council?
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 which impact upon them.
Having an effective school council, which involves the whole school, is beneficial to the whole community and also individuals as it gives children a say in matters that affect their school and wider lives. It helps our school develop into a caring community where pupils, teachers and parents/carers work in partnership towards shared goals.
Our School Council
Our School Council meet every other Wednesday, in Merlins, with Mr Jones.
Each Class has a representative, who is elected by their peers. They are the voice for their class and report to school council on any points raised by their classmates. They are also responsible for ensuring their class stays up to date with the news from school council.
Our school council develops active learning of important life skills. Members are given opportunities to:
- Play an active role as citizens and develop responsible attitudes
- Develop good relationships and respect the differences between people
- Have a “voice” and to share their opinions and ideas with others
- Build teamwork, mediation, debating and negotiation skills
- Develop problem-solving skills, self-esteem and self-confidence
- Help create a safe, happy and fair learning environment
- Create a forum to voice their concerns and act upon them
- Experience a democratic process
- Plan, organise and monitor small projects (including basic budgeting and managing money)