School Council

'' I love being in the School Council because I can help people.''- Layan, Year 6

On this page we will be keeping you up to date with the school council projects. Our school council members are made up of 16 children, from years 3 – 6 who will be supported by Miss Crowther.

Meet the Team

At Clapgate Primary School, we believe in the importance of Pupil Voice.

The School Council Team role gives children the opportunity to express their views and make their opinions count. The team is an elected body of students who work with the Senior Leadership Team to improve the school.

Children who were interested in the role put themselves forward for election by presenting a speech to the rest of the children in their class to let them know why they would be an ideal candidate. The rest of the children, in class, then voted for their preferred candidate. 

The team meet regularly with the Headteacher or the most relevant member of the Senior Leadership Team to discuss new initiatives and to give feedback from their peers on specific projects and topics.

Our Aims

At Clapgate, our primary purpose is for the School Council to be the pupils’ voice. It provides the children a platform to express their views, concerns, and ideas to help influence school policies and decision-making and effectively impact a positive school life.

The children are always very proud of being on the School Council. The children have all been voted for by their peers based on their responses to questions about how they can help the school. The ideas were anonymised, and the best ideas won over the set children.

The children are given opportunities to develop their leadership and communication skills.

This is how Clapgate School Council is effective:

• They are the voice of the children.

• They are positive role models.

•They listen to your ideas to make the school a better place.

• If you have a worry or concern about something in school, tell them.

• They want to problem solve and help you.

• They share your ideas or concerns and work with teachers to make the school a better place.

Knowledge: The councillors often seek new knowledge in order to be successful in their role. Therefore opportunities for research and training are created. The councillors also recognise and value the strengths of the individuals in the team.

Spark: The councillors use their creativity and imagination to take on any changes and projects that their peers address. They also encourage their peers to share ideas and encourage the ethos that ‘no idea is a bad idea’. 

Team: Regular meetings take place in school. Good communication and collaboration happens between representatives and their class. At times the councillors work in smaller groups (subcommittees) on specific events or issues

Grit: The councillors often face barriers when working on projects. They will need to rely of their resilience and support to see it through to the end. 

Humanity: The councillors understand that they are representative of the whole school. They are always respectful of their peers. 

Introducing ourselves to KS1 and KS2 in assemblies:

Our Introduction AssemblyDownload

Our Pupils’ Voice

  • “I love being outside in the allotment because we can grow our own plants and think about healthy recipes to cook with our produce.” – Year 5 Pupil.
  • “Now we have an outdoor classroom and campfire area, we have exciting places to listen to stories or create our own. Being outside makes me feel happy and it helps me use my imagination with freedom.” – Year 4 pupil.
  • “I love the goats, I have four pets altogether – my 2 dogs at home and Pablo and Pedro! They behave for me because I talk to them, feed them and look after them. When I sat on their step last year, Pablo came over and sat on my lap!” – Year 6 pupil.

Our Pupils’ Voice

This is what our pupils say about our outdoor learning at Clapgate:

  • “I love being outside in the allotment because we can grow our own plants and think about healthy recipes to cook with our produce.” – Year 5 Pupil.
  • “Now we have an outdoor classroom and campfire area, we have exciting places to listen to stories or create our own. Being outside makes me feel happy and it helps me use my imagination with freedom.” – Year 4 pupil.
  • “I love the goats, I have four pets altogether – my 2 dogs at home and Pablo and Pedro! They behave for me because I talk to them, feed them and look after them. When I sat on their step last year, Pablo came over and sat on my lap!” – Year 6 pupil.

Our Pupils’ Voice

This is what our pupils say about our outdoor learning at Clapgate:

  • “I love being outside in the allotment because we can grow our own plants and think about healthy recipes to cook with our produce.” – Year 5 Pupil.
  • “Now we have an outdoor classroom and campfire area, we have exciting places to listen to stories or create our own. Being outside makes me feel happy and it helps me use my imagination with freedom.” – Year 4 pupil.
  • “I love the goats, I have four pets altogether – my 2 dogs at home and Pablo and Pedro! They behave for me because I talk to them, feed them and look after them. When I sat on their step last year, Pablo came over and sat on my lap!” – Year 6 pupil.

School Address:

Clapgate Primary School
10 Cranmore Drive
Belle Isle
Leeds
LS10 4AW

School Contacts:

Headteacher: Mrs Singleton
Deputy Headteacher: Miss Taylor
SENDCO: Mrs Lawton
Office: Mrs Austin, Miss Johnson, Mrs Belt and Miss Stamp
Chair of Governors: Mr Bache

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Tel: 0113 271 6700
Email: clapgate@clapgateprimaryschool.org

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