School Council

At Leamington primary school all students in years 3,4,5 and 6 are given the opportunity to vote for their choice of class representatives. Both a boy and girl from each class are then elected. This results in 4 students from each year group.

This year we have also introduced years 1 and 2 to the school council, and offered a place to each class. In total we have 20 students attending each council meeting. Council meetings then take place every two weeks. Their role lasts for a whole academic year.

At the first meeting a Chair and Vice Chair are elected within the school council and in time their role is to have the responsibility in running each council meeting. Minutes are taken and distributed to all classes to inform all students what issues have been addressed.

Over the last year, the School Council has been involved in lots of exciting activities which have improved student’s facilities around the school and in the local community. Students have been involved in an “Anti-dog fouling” campaign, highlighting the responsibility of owners and the health risks to children. We have participated in litter picks organised by Cobalt housing. The council also take a leadership role each year in the “Anti-Bullying” week each November, which includes presenting a whole school assembly.

All students who are involved in the school council have continued to work very hard throughout the year. They are committed to positive change of the school environment. They are advocates for all students within their own classes, bringing relevant concerns to the meetings.

The school council, again had the opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament in London in March, and are now in the process of planning this again later in this academic year. We are also looking at attending Schools Parliament at Liverpool Town Hall, working with other schools across the Liverpool city Borough.

Being a part of the school council, allows the young people to gain knowledge and learn new skills. They will have the opportunity to develop their Inter-personal skills, communication skills, working as a team, problem solving and negotiation skills, and have an introduction into politics.