School Council

 

St Michael’s School Council – Giving Pupils a Voice

At St Michael’s, we believe every child should have a say in shaping school life. Our School Council provides a meaningful way for pupils to share their ideas and influence decisions that affect them. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for children to develop leadership skills and learn about democracy in action.

 

“We all have a say in what happens at St Michael's. Together, we will make a difference.”

 

What is the School Council?

 

The School Council is a group of pupils elected by their classmates to represent their views and help make our school even better. Our council includes representatives from KS1 and KS2, ensuring every voice is heard.

 

At the start of each school year, every class elects one representative. These councillors meet fortnightly to discuss ideas and plan projects.

 

Learning Roles and Responsibilities

 

Before starting their work, councillors learn what it means to be a School Council member. They explore their responsibilities, such as:

• Representing the views of their classmates.
• Attending regular meetings and sharing ideas.
• Helping to organise charity events.
• Promoting respect and care for our school environment.

They also learn the qualities needed to succeed – being reliable, enthusiastic, respectful, and committed to making our school the best it can be.

 

How Does It Work?

 

• Each class keeps a School Council book to record suggestions and issues.
• Representatives bring these ideas to the council meetings.
• After meetings, councillors feedback to their class and encourage discussion and voting on actions.
• Meeting minutes are displayed on the School Council board and published on the school website.

 

Why Is This Important?

 

Through their work, councillors help organise charity events, improve school life, and encourage pupils to respect and care for our environment.

 

This also supports the fundamental British Values:

 

• Democracy – Pupils vote and share ideas.
• Individual Liberty – Children express their opinions freely.
• Mutual Respect & Tolerance – Listening to different viewpoints during discussions.
• Rule of Law – Understanding why rules matter and how decisions are made.

 

  

Meet our School Council:

Our school council is formed of KS1 and KS2 pupils, who were elected by their class members, to represent the views of all pupils and to improve our school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

🌟 Our School Council Song 🌟

We’ve chosen “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars as our School Council song because it shows what we believe in – helping each other, being kind, and working as a team. Just like the song says, you can always count on us to listen, share your ideas, and make our school the best it can be!

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