Our School Council – Children Shaping School Life
At St Christopher’s, our School Council gives children a valued voice in helping to make our school an even better place to learn and grow. The Council meets once a term with Mrs Gunn to share ideas, discuss improvements and represent the views of the children across the school.
Just as governors, the Headteacher, teachers and parents all have a say in school life, the School Council ensures that our children do too. Each class is represented by a pupil who is elected by their classmates at the start of the school year, alongside nominated chairs from Year 2, who help lead discussions. Voting is an important part of the process and teaches children about fairness, responsibility and democracy.
Making a Difference
The School Council helps decide on changes and improvements that matter to children, such as:
- Playground activities and equipment
- Morning snack options
- Lunchtime menu choices
- Whole-school initiatives and events
Class representatives bring ideas from their classmates to each meeting and then report back, allowing everyone to be involved through discussion and voting.
The Council also plays an important role in supporting the wider community. In 2021, the School Council worked alongside the whole school to raise money for Casey Children’s Ward, showing how our children can make a positive difference beyond the school gates.
Through the School Council, children develop confidence, teamwork, leadership skills and a strong sense of responsibility – while learning that their ideas truly matter at St Christopher’s.
In 2021, the School Council helped the whole school to raise money for Casey Children’s Ward