School Council Process:
-Formal application process takes place for pupils in Year 1 to 6 during October.
-Shortlisting between Head Teacher and Chair of Governors begins. Children are notified if they have been selected for interview.
-Formal interviews take place and School Councillors, including Head Pupil/s are appointed during the month of October. Feedback is provided.
By November, School Council discussions ensue throughout the year:
-Discussions take place during PSHE every fortnight about a topic selected by councillors & Head Teacher; councillors take notes; meet with Head Teacher the following week and feedback whole-school views at class-level. Decisions are made and any further reflections are fed back as appropriate via whole-class materials (Rolling PowerPoint). This process ensures pupil voice is regularly captured and acted upon by school Leadership.
Summary of Impact: School Council 2024/2025
-Whole-School trip to Hunstanton beach (following regular communication)
-Christmas enrichment activities based on popularity
-Lunchtime provision rota adjusted to reflect popularity of options (EYFS, Scooter, Cube)
- Boxercise After School Club voted in
-School ‘omelette vs frittata’ Day
Summary of Impact: School Council 2023/2024
-Genres & authors of books to purchase
-Feedback on what we like being praised for (ultimately shaping House & House Point system)
-Feedback on new, draft lunchtime provision offer, including new resource purchases
-Views to influence/shape school Buddy System
-Co-constructing rules for EYFS Outdoor Area: lunchtime
-Shaping activities for Transition Week 2024