Student Council
What are Student Council are working on?
Student Council are currently working on rebuilding the old nursery into an area for students to use to hang out, possibly for teachers to use for more interactive lessons and for students to do work there. This should be completed by January 2018. We are also working on a food bank for the homeless in the festive period.
What are the aims of Student Council?
It gives students a voice
Helps students to see themselves as active members of a community
Teaches students democratic skills and about the democratic process
Improves decision making generally within the school
Provide a basis for active learning of important life skills, such as speaking and listening skills, teamwork, emotional literacy, problem-solving, moral reasoning skills, self-esteem and self confidence
What makes our student council successful?
Have clear terms of expectations
Have a written constitution (powers, elections, meetings)
Are genuinely representative
Are accountable (the whole student body is involved)
Have an adult facilitator
Are supported by SMT
Have elected officers e.g. a chair
Meet regularly- minimum of twice per half term
Use formal procedures (make minutes)
Involve all students (regularly consultation/feedback)
Are properly resourced (budget, access to IT and photocopier)
Are given training
Have a good communication system ( notice board/ school website)
Are actively promoted by SMT in school and externally (prospectus)
Every Child Matters
School councils are an excellent way to contribute to achieving the Every Child Matters aims for our school and for the individuals involved. This highlights five 'outcomes' and shows how school councils contribute towards them:
Be healthy
Stay safe
Enjoy and achieve
Make a positive contribution
Achieve economic well-being
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For questions about our Student Council or to join, please contact Miss K Lewis, Assistant Curriculum Achievement Leader with responsibility for PSHE & Citizenship.
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