School and Eco Council
Our School Council and Eco Committee represent all pupils and help make our school a positive, caring place to learn. They listen to the ideas of others, work with staff and lead projects that improve school life.
Elections
Each class holds elections every year so new representatives can share their ideas and take on leadership roles. One pupil is elected from each class from Year 1 to Year 6.
How We Work:
A link teacher to support the group
An agenda for every meeting
Minutes recorded by the children
What We Look For:
Great councillors are:
Good listeners
Reliable and helpful
Positive role models
Team players
Confident in sharing ideas
Respectful and calm in discussions
Our Responsibilities:
School Councillors:
Share views from their class
Communicate ideas to staff
Attend meetings and help with projects
Work to make positive changes
Learn about citizenship, teamwork and problem-solving
Help make school a safe, fair and friendly place
Alison McGovern (MP) visits our school
Recycle 4 School – Helping to tackle textile waste
Eco Schools
As part of the Eco Schools programme, our Eco Committee helps the whole school learn about caring for our environment. Children take real action to make our school greener and more eco-friendly.
The programme helps pupils to:
Understand environmental issues and link them to their learning
Make environmental responsibility part of everyday school life
Build decision-making and leadership skills
Explore projects and events that support sustainability
Connect with other schools
Raise the school’s profile locally and nationally
Discover ways to save resources and reduce waste
Together, our School Council and Eco Committee help our pupils grow as confident, responsible and active members of our school community.