Our Aims
Our PRIDE Council aims to encourage our children to…
- Develop confidence and responsibility and make the most of their abilities
- Prepare them to play an active role as citizens
- Develop healthy, safer lifestyles
- Develop good relationships and respect the differences between people
- To have a “voice” and to share their opinions and ideas with others
Our PRIDE Council aims to ensure our children have…
- A safe, happy and fair learning environment
- A forum to voice their concerns and act upon them
- A structured opportunity to learn problem-solving skills
- An opportunity to take an active role in the organisation of the school
- An opportunity to experience a democratic process
Our PRIDE Council should encourage pupils to develop…
- A sense of ownership over policy and practice
- A consensus over school issues such as behaviour
- A responsibility towards the school community and environment
Our PRIDE Council should give pupils the experience of…
- Planning, organising and monitoring small projects
- Speaking and listening skills
- Debating skills
- Mediation and negotiating skills
- Basic budgeting and managing money
Why?
We value the benefits of operating a PRIDE Council. The PRIDE Council represents the whole school. We feel they benefit the whole community and as a school we operate as a community.
Through our PRIDE Council and class council work it is hoped that we can develop a balance and wholeness, helping to make our community more harmonious to live in. Our PRIDE Council work will enable pupils with positive attitudes to exert a positive influence. Everyone will benefit from the work of the Council.
Our PRIDE Council aims to prepare our pupils for citizenship by teaching them about roles, rights and responsibilities within the school system.
Elections
Class elections will be held every year so that different representatives can put forward their election speeches as well as developing the full potential of the School Council to complete tasks. Two candidates will be elected from each class in KS1 and KS2 and one candidate from EYFS in January.
Organisation
- Two representatives from each KS1 and KS2 class
- One representative from EYFS
- Link Teacher
- An agenda is to be organised by the link teacher
- Minutes will be recorded by the children
The PRIDE Council can bid for funding from Friends of Willow or the Headteacher. They will need to prepare a proposal, manage any delegated funds, and report on the impact.
It is a very responsible job, and PRIDE Council Members will share information with their class and get ideas and views from pupils by talking.
Link between the PRIDE and Class Councils
Each class will operate a class council in which issues are discussed associated with their class. If, however, an issue does occur which they feel needs to be forwarded to the PRIDE Council, then the issue will be presented to the PRIDE Council through the class representative.
Feedback will be provided from each PRIDE Council Meeting through minutes from the meetings and feedback from the link teacher.
Running the PRIDE Council Meetings
The Council will vote for a chair. This is the person who makes sure everyone gets a turn to speak and encourages all members to contribute. In addition the Council will ensure someone takes notes during the meeting and the notes should assist the feedback classes receive after the meeting.
At the end of the PRIDE Council’s meeting, everyone needs to know what they have to do next. The chair needs to make sure members know what to do and what they have to say to their class.
Giving Feedback to Pupils
Following the PRIDE Council Meeting, Council Members speak to their class to let them know what is going on and tell the class about the issues being discussed and what is happening next. This will encourage more children to contribute to further meetings, share worries and let members know the things which could be done to improve the school. The school will record PRIDE Council Achievements on the school newsletter as and when appropriate.
Willow PRIDE Councillors
Oak Class Representative
Angel
Oak Class Representative
Angel
My name is Angel and I’m 11. I am in Year 6 and my favourite hobby is swimming and doing loom bands. I came on the council because I want to help make our school a community and a place where children can talk about their worries if they have problems. I like to go on my phone at home. My favourite subjects are English, DT, Science and Art.
Oak Class Representative
Kingsley
Oak Class Representative
Kingsley
My name is Kingsley and I’m in Year 6. I came on the council because I wanted to make sure everybody was satisfied and happy. I like playing football and I am interested in Space.
Piper Centre Representative
Fuad
Piper Centre Representative
Fuad
My name is Fuad. I like to learn at school, riding my bike and playing with my friends. I wanted to be on school council because I wanted to make a change to this school and I wanted to set an example for the future school councilors.
Elm Class Representative
Holly
Elm Class Representative
Holly
I’m Holly. I’m ten years old, turning 11 in December. I like rabbits. I chose to come into the school council to help others and make changes like adding things to the school so students are happier. I like Computing, Art and English (although it depends on what writing we are doing)!
Elm Class Representative
Liberty
Elm Class Representative
Liberty
My name is Liberty and I am in Year 5. I was chosen for school council because I an fair, sensible and kind. I love swimming.
Chestnut Class Representative
Lily
Chestnut Class Representative
Lily
My name is Lily and I’m in Year 4. My favourite subject at school is PE. I like to make things better for school and I like helping people. At home I relax with my family and I love them lots.
Chestnut Class Representative
Logan
Chestnut Class Representative
Logan
My name is Logan. I like sports and running and I also like Maths tests. I wanted to come to school council because it sounded interesting. I really like school but my favourite subjects are Art, RE and DT. At home I like to play on my iPad.
Birch Class Representative
Izobel
Birch Class Representative
Izobel
My name is Izobel and I am 7 years old. I am very gentle and kind. At school council I like getting better ideas for the school. My favourite lessons are Maths and RE.
Ash Class Representative
Avie
Ash Class Representative
Avie
My name is Avie and I am 6. I like to do Maths and English. At home I like to play on my iPad. I came to school council to talk about good stuff for the school and make things better.
Ash Class Representative
Frankie
Ash Class Representative
Frankie
My name is Frankie and I am 6 years old. I like computers and I love Maths. At home I like to play on my iPad. I came onto school council because it’s fun.