Swinemoor Primary School Council

What is the school council and what does it do?

The school council is led by Miss Saplis and is made up of two representatives from each class, who meet each half term to discuss ways to improve the way we do things at Swinemoor Primary. Each representative has a chance to speak and after everything has been discussed on the agenda, the children vote on which ideas are the best. When the best ideas have been written down, the children then start to make changes in the school. Our school council talk to the management team, the teachers, their peers and some of their work involves the school governors too!

Who are the school representatives?

At the start of every year we run a campaign and children in each class vote on who should be elected for their class representative. Each class pick two children who they think will be excellent at voicing and expressing their class ideas to the school council. The school representatives get given a special school council badge that they can wear with pride on their uniform. When the school council have their meetings, one child minutes their meeting and then the children come back to their classes and feedback the things that were discussed. They will tell the children about any events happening in the school and any new changes they are making.

School Council Projects

Crisp Packet Recycling

The school council undertook an exciting recycling project to help the homeless. School council members asked the children who were packed lunches to recycle their empty crisp packets. Every lunch time, the crisp packets were collected in special boxes and then after collecting lots of bags worth, they sent them off to a charity who turned the crisp packets into blankets for the homeless.

“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
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“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
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“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
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“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
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“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
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“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
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“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
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“Competitions that occur each half term.”
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“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
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” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
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“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
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“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
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“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
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“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
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“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
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“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
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“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
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