School Councillors
We believe School Councillors play a vital part in ongoing school improvement and within our community. They represent the views of all pupils and make decisions on their behalf.
Decisions are made about the curriculum and learning, supporting good attitudes to learning, the school environment and community events. In addition councillors have identified a range of charities that the school supports during the year. Their three sub-committees reflect these areas of involvement.
Every September children in Years 4, 5 and 6 vote for two girls and two boys in their year groups. They visit the Houses of Parliament (in addition to a class trip) to further explore democracy and representation. The roles and responsibilities of school councillors (as agreed by councillors themselves) are:
- Listen to others
- Respect different views
- Set an example using our Be the Best you can Be! values
- Help to make the school even better
- Represent the school well.
School Councillor News
Christmas Dinner
Children and Staff enjoyed a delicious Christmas Dinner thanks to our incredibly hard-working kitchen team. The Year 4 Class Reps decided that children (and adults) could wear a festive jumper or top on the day [...]
Food Tasting for our New Menu
Ahead of next term's new menu, our Class Reps from Years 4, 5 and 6 took part in a food tasting session. They were extremely complimentary about their options for incorporating even more delicious options [...]
Plans for our outside areas
Our class reps have started prioritising plans for even more stimulating outdoor facilities in our playgrounds and garden areas. The Friends of Heathbrook (PTA) have generously offered to contribute £10,000 over the next few months, [...]
Ubuntu in practice!
The Year 4 pupils have been learning about Ubuntu; the idea that you can feel happiness if you make others feel happy. The Class Reps felt that they were practising ubuntu this morning when they [...]
Flowers are Blooming – Spring is Sprung!
We are thrilled that so much of the children's hard work around our different outdoor spaces has suddenly come to life! Marsh Marigolds (sometimes called Kingcup) have lit up the raised pond in our [...]
Playground Reading Lodge
The School Council Curriculum Sub-Committee decided to create a space in our playground for children from Reception to Year 6 to relax and read during lunchtimes. Thanks to our families who donated cushions and more [...]