School Council

What do the school council do?

• Listen to the views and concerns of other pupils
• Think of ideas that will help to improve aspects of the school and make decisions
• Think about how we can contribute locally and globally
• Fundraise for the school and local community
• Make sure the school is a happy and safe place
• Encourage all children to make suggestions and act upon them where appropriate

What are the qualities of a school council representative?

• Responsible
• Reliable
• Willing to give up their free time
• Confident
• Fair

School Council Elections

The School Council representatives are voted for by their class. 

Each class from Year 2 – 6 has two representatives.

A Chair person and Vice Chair will also be voted for.

Meet Our School Council Representatives:

Year 2: 

Year 3: 

Year 4: 

Year 5: 

Year 6: 

What makes the school council effective?

• Attendance of all representatives at each meeting

• Good communication between representatives and the class

• Smaller groups within the school council working on particular projects, issues and events

• Regular class meetings-children are able to voice their ideas and concerns each week to school council members