With many applicants, and even more great ideas, the roles have been assigned to these students as our ‘Pupils as Leaders’. They will ensure that all pupils have a say in the decisions which affect them, and will work alongside different members of staff, volunteers and charities to see how we can implement these ideas throughout the school.
Our first meetings have taken place, and we look forward to seeing their ideas in action!
Pupil Governors
The children have been brainstorming and have gathered ideas to improve the local park – we have contacted the local parish council with our suggestions and are awaiting to hear updates. The Pupil Governors have proposed wild flowers, upgraded play equipment, compost bins and better maintenance of the parks surrounding areas. Stay tuned!
They have also taken a strong approach to some charities we are looking to support this year, where they will work alongside the Eco Team.
Eco Warriors
Alongside their Pupil Governors, we have been busy organising ways to combat fast fashion in the local area. We have arranged a ‘jumble sale’ alongside the PFCS to encourage sustainable fashion, especially during the Christmas period. The group were very passionate to support the idea of donating and reselling old toys, clothes, teddies (and so on), to enhance our ‘reuse’ of things we no longer need. Please join us at the Chiddingly Christmas Bonanza to sustainably shop! More information to follow soon!
Play Leaders
The play leaders have taken their responsibilities in their stride and have organised endless fun on the playground. They have created a timetable of activities to lead and monitor at play times, including tennis table matches, skipping competitions, dancing and obstacle courses! We have also added a ‘Buddy Bench’ to the playground, to support those who are looking for help or new friends on the playground.
Librarians
Librarians have been busy organising and maintaining our two library areas, keeping these easily accessible. They have been supporting Oak class to choose their reading for pleasure books, to promote an early love for reading. Additionally, we are considering some different literacy based activities to promote reading for pleasure, starting with a Monday lunch time ‘story club’. We will create story maps, write our own stories, create imaginary characters and settings, and even create some puppet shows.
