School Council

2023 – 24 School Council Meeting 1

Wednesday 4^th October 2023

Agenda:

• Introductions (game)

*Staff and school council reps introduced

*PTA representative- Mrs Hampson present

*SC explained that Chair and Vice Chair (Alice and Sean) will take a lead role on setting the agenda and writing meeting minutes

• Introduce motto ‘Your voice matters’

*SC outlined and discussed the role school council and the importance of their voice in improving the school

• Snack of choice for meetings

*Mini Maryland

*Haribo’s

*Ginger biscuits

*Cake- cupcakes

*Grapes

*Strawberries

*Blueberries

*Oranges

*Bananas

• Badges

*School Council badges handed out by Callen

*LH explained that children are to wear it on their uniform as a public

• School Council Board – speech bubble introductions

*School Council Reps recorded the following-

-Their name

-Their class

-Their likes/interests

-Their hopes and ideas for improving the school and raising standards

• This half term’s focus: Playtimes

*Mrs Hampson outlined the PTA’s intention to use some of the funds raised from the next Donut Disco to buy some new playground equipment.

• Quick decision on Children in Need

*Spotty/colourful/Pudsey themed clothes

*£1 donation

• 50 things list

*Mollie outlined the ’50 things’ list

*Assembly already been delivered

*PTA have sent a letter and are buying passports.

*PTA may provide a contribution to one of the events

• Any Other Business

Preparation Required:

• Photos of school council from KF  (LH)
• Source Badges (LH)
• Speech Bubbles –botanical theme (SC)
• Buy squash and party rings

2023 – 24 School Council Meeting 2

Thursday 1^st February 2024

Agenda:

• Re-introduce this year’s focus for School Council- Improving Playtimes

• Snack of choice and drink provided-

*Mini Maryland cookies and party rings

• Provide School Council Reps with slips to take back to class where children can record their ideas about playtimes –

    *What do you enjoy about playtimes?

    *What worries/upsets/frustrates/annoys you about playtimes?

    *How could playtimes be improved?

Discuss as a group.

• Based on the children’s responses it was agreed that the following areas would be further explored as a council-

*Playground Rules

*Playground Leaders

*Playground Buddies

*Playground Equipment

• Agree on next School Council date to meet.

Preparation Required:

*Pupil Voice Sheets

*Snack and drink

After meeting-

Email Staff

Collect pupil voice sheets

Update display