Our School Council consists of two elected pupil representatives from each class (one boy and one girl). They meet every half term to discuss how to make the school a better place and how to support others through charities.

In previous years they have chosen the following areas for them and the rest of the pupils to concentrate on:

• How to make the school greener
• Keeping the school buildings and grounds tidy
• Trying to save energy by closing doors and reminding the adults to switch off lights
• Collecting old balls, dog’s toys, old blankets and pet food which were taken to the RSPCA
• Supporting the Addlestone Foodbank by collecting food to be donated to needy families
•  “Doing something funny to raise lots of money” for Comic Relief
•  Doing something sporty to raise money for Sports Relief

At a recent  meeting the School Council looked at our school anti-bullying policy and talked about what was important to make our school a friendly safe place. This resulted in them making their very own version which they called ‘Our Kindness List’.

Our Kindness List

• We will always use kind words
• We will use gentle, helpful hands and share nicely
• We will always include everyone and ask them to join us if they are on their own
• We will always respect and look after school property
• We will listen and respect our teachers and friends
• We will always use kind words when we send messages
• We will support and help our friends in their learning
• We will help our friends if they have been hurt
• We will tell the teachers if our friends need help
• We support everyone’s differences and beliefs
• We will always be polite and use our manners