SCPS School Council

Our School 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 School Council should encourage pupils to develop:

• A sense of ownership over policy and practice
• A consensus over the full range of school issues, including the curriculum
• A responsibility towards the school community and environment

Our School 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

Our School 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

Why?
We value the benefits of operating a School Council.

The School Council represents the whole school.

We feel they benefit the whole community and as a school we operate as a community. Through our School Council and class feedback work, it is hoped that we can develop a proper partnership between children and adults, helping to make our community more harmonious to live in.

Our School Council work will enable pupils with positive attitudes to exert a positive influence.

Everyone will benefit from the work of the School Council.