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School Council

Our School Council is made up of representatives from each of the classes. These representatives are chosen through an election every couple of years. The current members are:

Class
RainbowNoahLily
MoonlightDarcyIsaac
StarlightRudiImogen
GalaxyLeahRory
ArmstrongFlynnHugo
ApolloMadeleineToby
LunarLucieEli
NASAIslaJaxon
DiscoveryEmmaArchie
MissionErinEleanor

The School Council regularly meets to discuss issues that have been brought up during ‘Class Council’ meetings. Things that we have discussed over the years have included:

  • Summer Fair.
  • Charity Fund Raising.
    • Awareness of Downs’ Syndrome.
    • St Cuthbert’s Hospice.
    • MacMillan Coffee morning.
    • Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Appeal.
    • Poppy Appeal.
    • Supported Red Nose Day.
    • Supported Children in Need.
  • Changing the school logo.
  • Introducing and developing the Golden Table – to reward good behaviour during lunchtime.
  • Comic Relief Talent Show.
  • World book day, including a character fashion show.
  • Purchased posts for use as goals on the field.
  • Designed and distributed Christmas Cards to elderly residents in our local care homes.
  • Introduced clear guidance for playing football at break and lunch time.
  • Set up an outside Reading Shed as requested during class meetings.
  • Met with MP Kevan Jones to discuss concerns about traffic outside school and on the A167.

    The current things that we are discussing are:

    • Assigning roles to our new school council members after a recent election.
    • Holding a school vote to name our new Forest School Classroom.
    • WOW The walk to school challenge – to reduce the number of cars outside of our school for pupil safety whilst also reducing pollution in our environment. 
    • Keeping lost property to a minimum in school.
    • Looking to support Rota-kids.
    • On-going discussions to improve our school and address any concerns from class council meetings.