School Council

St. Andrew's School Council

Our school council is made up of two representatives from each class. These members have to give election speeches to their class before formal voting takes place each September, just like a real election.

The elected members then have the job of representing the views of their classes at our weekly meetings as well as all helping with the smooth running of the council. This year our elected chairman is George. George's job is to run the meetings and make sure everyone has a say from reception to year six children. During the meetings the council discuss, amongst other things, any issues which have been placed in the Suggestion Box or the “Worry Box”.

The council members are also involved in supporting the annual School Summer Spectacular and Christmas Fair, and have representatives on the Healthy School Committee.

The school council is helped by Mrs Carter, our School Administrator and Mrs Ruddock, one of our class teachers. They attend the meetings and help the council with advice, budget issues and liaising back to the staff.

If you have any questions about the school council please contact a council member or come and see our notice board in school.

School Council Visit to Lincolnshire County Council Chambers

On Monday 20^the October members from the school council visited Lincolnshire County Council Chambers in Lincoln.

Democratic support manager, Nigel West told the children all about the role of councillors and the County Council in general and then Deputy Councillor Barry Singleton spoke about his role. The children then had the chance to ask questions to both Councillor Singleton and Councillor Chris Underwood-Frost.

The children also conducted their own debate about school uniform in the council chamber. The debate was very interesting and as with real debates in council chambers some members changed the side they were supporting as the debate went on! The children were given a DVD copy of their debate which they will watch at their next meeting back at school.

Following the debate and talks, school council members had lunch with the Councillors and met Impy the Lincolnshire County Council mascot.

All the children had a wonderful visit and learnt a great deal from the experience.

Visit from Mr Leyland, District Councillor

On Tuesday Mr Leyland, our District Councillor came to talk to us. He spoke to the council about his role and the council he works for. Mr Leyland explained the issues he has to deal with and the types of decisions he helps to make and how they affect the area where we live and go to school.

Members from our school Council asked Mr Leyland about planning permission, green energy and recycling.

It was really interesting to hear about our local council and the similarities and differences between their role and ours.

Thank you to Mr Leyland for coming to talk to us.

Red Nose Day - Comic Relief

On Friday 13 March 2009 the School Council organised a 'Wear Something Funny Day' and a talent show. The day was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. We raised a magnificent Ł263.40 that will help children in Africa to receive a better education.