What is a School Council?
A school council is a group of pupils elected to represent their classmates and help make decisions about school life. It gives children a voice and promotes teamwork and responsibility.
How are school Councillors elected?
Children are asked to write short speeches to explain why they are a great candidate for school council. They then campaign in their classes and an anonymous vote is cast. The child with the most vote becomes the representative for that school year.
What makes a good School Council?
A good School Council is one that represents the views of all children and gets things done. These are some of the things that make our School Council effective:-
Regular meetings
Good communication between Representatives and their class.
Younger children being supported by an older buddy.
What does the School Council do?
The School Council meets (with Miss Knox) to discuss and sort out problems and ideas. These may include school lunches or opportunities for fundraising events. Members of the School Council will be responsible for carrying out ideas that they have agreed, such as planning charity events, researching, costing and purchasing equipment, meeting with the head teacher, collecting and putting forward views of other children within the School.
What are the aims of Hartburn Primary School Council for ?
Our school council wants to make sure that every child in our school feels happy and safe at playtime.
Our school council wants to encourage reading for pleasure by creating outdoor quiet, calm reading areas for all to enjoy.
Miss Knox
BA (Hons)