Student Council

Representing the student voice is a big responsibility that is held by our Student Leadership team. Chosen after a rigorous interview process, each member of the Student Leadership has been placed in the role as we know they are up for the task and can effectively represent their fellow pupils.

The Student Leadership is lead by the Student Council and is split into 5 sub-teams:

• Eco Leaders
• Sports Leaders
• Safeguarding Ambassadors
• Reading Leaders
• Year 7 Buddies

Each of these teams will meet with the school's leadership team on a regular basis to help bring about positive changes to the school, directly from the Student Voice.

The Student Leadership and Student Council will be led by our new Head Boy and Head Girl: Kazim and Fatima.

Student Council

To represent the voice of all students in decision-making and school improvement.

Led by Ms J Pather & Mr A Stewart

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect views and feedback from classmates regularly
• Present ideas and issues at council meetings
• Work with staff to plan events, fundraising, and improvements
• Share council decisions and outcomes with peers

Skills/Qualities:

• Fair
• Approachable
• Good communicator
• Respectful of others’ views

Eco Leaders

To promote sustainability and positive environmental action across the school.

Led by Ms S Lewis

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead recycling, energy-saving, and litter-reduction campaigns
• Carry out environmental audits and suggest improvements
• Promote awareness of global and local environmental issues
• Help organise themed events such as Earth Day or Eco Weeks

Skills/Qualities:

• Passion for the environment
• Creative problem solver
• Persuasive communicator

Sports Leaders

To inspire and support others to enjoy sport, fitness, and physical activity. 

Led by Ms M Nabarro

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead playground and lunchtime activities to encourage participation
• Help organise and run form competitions and Sports Day
• Act as role models for teamwork, resilience, and fair play
• Support PE staff in clubs, warm-ups, and sporting events

Skills/Qualities:

• Enthusiastic
• Active
• Reliable
• Team player
• Confident communicator

Safeguarding Ambassadors

To champion safety, wellbeing, and respect among all students.

Led by Mr K Rouse 

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as approachable peers for advice or signposting support
• Help promote awareness of online safety, anti-bullying, and wellbeing
• Contribute to assemblies, campaigns, and focus groups on safeguarding themes
• Provide feedback to staff about student concerns

Skills/Qualities:

• Trustworthy
• Empathetic
• Good listener
• Discreet
• Responsible

Reading Leaders

To encourage reading for pleasure and help with promoting reading confidence.

Led by Ms K Jablonska

Key Responsibilities:

• Support student reading confidence across the school
• Create reading displays and recommend books to peers
• Promote literacy events such as World Book Day and reading challenges
• Help staff with library clubs, quizzes, and competitions

Skills/Qualities:

• Passionate about reading
• Organised
• Creative
• Reliable

Year 7 Buddies

To support new students in feeling safe, confident, and settled at school.

Led by Mr A Smith 

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome and mentor new students, especially Year 6 into Year 7
• Lead tours, answer questions, and provide reassurance
• Run buddy activities and social events
• Share feedback with staff on how transition could be improved

Skills/Qualities:

• Friendly
• Patient
• Supportive
• Positive role model

So far, avenues for student voice have been set up, plans for collaboration with local schools are in place and the students have helped lead and support whole school Christmas events.

In the Spring Term, the Student Council will be working with Sarah Owen, our local MP, on community funding, as well as acting on issues identified through collecting student opinions. There will also be involvement in the Model United Nations Programme aimed at developing student oracy skills.