School Council

Working Together, Aiming High, Shining Brightly
Let your light shine before others - Matthew 5:16

The school council endeavours to give the children at Milton Ernest Primary school a 'voice'. They will be given the opportunity to share their opinions and ideas on things that matter to them. All children will be involved by contributing their suggestions. These suggestions will be discussed at regular school council meetings. The school councillors will feedback from these meetings to their class.

Why have a school council?
The idea of a school council at this age is to encourage children to develop their confidence and responsibility as a 'citizen' of the school. They will be encouraged to recognise what they like and dislike​, what is fair and unfair and what is right and wrong. They will take part in debates on issues that are of particular interest to the pupils in the school. The children will begin to gain greater insight into being part of a group, class, school, family and community. They will investigate how to make choices that improve their health and wellbeing. A very important aspect of school council meetings is being able to listen to other people and respect their views, beliefs and feelings. They will gain the skills needed to work cooperatively with others.

Who can be a school councillor? ​
Any child from Years 2 - 6 can become a school councillor.

Two children from each year group are elected by the pupils and they serve on the council for one year.

What are the school council currently working on?
​The school council are working to improve playtimes by acquiring more resources using our Sainsburys sports vouchers.