School Council Web page

By Roni (Year 6)

Members of Council (January 2009):

Jasmin and James from Year 1

Isabel and Annabelle from Year 2

Kasey and Amelia from Year 3

Bobby and Laura from Year 4

Joshua and Niamh from Year 5

Karl and Roni from Year 6

Mr. Taylor (Head Teacher)

Mrs. Robinson (Governor)

Web page writer: Roni (Year 6)

(Miss Rainbow couldn't come this time)

What has happened since the last meeting?

• Book corners: We talked in class how we could improve our book corners to make them nice looking and to make them more comfy. Every class was given up to £50 to spend on the book corners. Year 4 said for home-learning they are taking a photo of themselves reading a book in a weird place. Year 5 said they have evidence that having new books will make children read. Year 1 said they have a big white tent over the book corner.Year 6 said they are doing the 2009 reading challenge and also that they have very comfy pillows to sit on. Year 3 said they have a new trolley which keeps the books much more tidy.

• Squirty soap: We asked Mrs Mellors (the Bursar) if she got our message about having squirty soap instead of bars of soap? She hadn't, but she said she will find out about it.

What did we talk about at this meeting?

• Karl (the Chairman) asked a question. He said, "What do you think a school councillor is?" We said it was someone who would make the school better. He also said, "What have you done to make the school better?" Niamh said that she had done a survey to see if our lunch boxes were healthy or not. Laura said she had taken the suggestions box round all the classrooms to see if they had any suggestions. Karl also said, "Do you do any things when we are not in school council meetings?" We said we would talk to our classes and say, "If you've got a bright idea to make the school please TELL SOMEONE!"

• Healthy lunch boxes: Niamh and Mr Taylor wanted to see how healthy our lunch boxes are so they did a survey. Soon Niamh wants to do another survey to see if the boxes are getting more healthy. But before then she and Harry will be showing a powerpoint in Assembly and giving everyone a leaflet.

• School Travel Plan: Mrs Robinson started a discussion about travelling to school. Do you cycle or walk to school? We want to know! a hands-up vote is coming. We need to keep fit! Send the message out to everyone! Do you deserve a badge? 42% drive in a car, 2% cycle to school ,3% come on a bus and 53% walk to school. On Sunday May the 17th there is a family bike ride! Also we might have sponsored walking in church fields. Get that 53% higher now! WALK TO SCHOOL!

• Mrs. Robinson said do we report back to our classes, and the answer was yes, we do.

To read the minutes of previous meetings, please click here.

To read an article by one of our School Councillors, please click here.