Arunside’s Student Council aims to inspire our children to:
- Represent the whole school by living our values and acting as positive role models – Responsibility
- Show perseverance, independence and a willingness to challenge themselves – Excellence
- Set goals, strive to achieve them and believe in their own potential – Ambition
- Play an active and constructive role in school life while valuing their own and others’ individuality – Positive Contribution
- Share their ideas thoughtfully, listen to others and reflect on different viewpoints – Building Learning Powers
Arunside’s Student Council organisation:
- Two delegates from each class in Years 2-6
- Regular meetings throughout the year
- Coordinated by Mrs Flower
Our Student Council is built to encourage pupils to develop and experience:
- Speaking and listening
- Debating and working collaboratively
- Planning, organising, budgeting and monitoring small projects
Two representatives from each class in Years 2-6 are chosen each year so different pupils have a chance to take on leadership roles.
Delegates bring ideas from their classes, discuss a range of topics including school improvements, fundraising, environmental priorities and initiatives with the PTA and make decisions by democratic vote when necessary.
Since 2022, our Student Council has:
- discussed class views and school issues in regular meetings
- supported fundraising and awareness campaigns including the PTA stalls and Cancer Research
- contributed to environmental initiatives including Eco Days and wildflower seed distribution
- monitored lost property daily, donating unclaimed and unnamed items to charity or for resale by the PTA
- created a child-friendly version of our Arunside Values
- revitalised our Playtime Charter
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