We are extremely excited to be welcoming our new council members.
Here at Oaks, we actively promote pupil voice and involvement and our School Council plays a key role in helping us to make improvements to the Academy. Our Council meets regularly to discuss key items and these are then shared with classes. Pupils can also talk to their Class School Council members about any matters which can then be taken back to the School Council meetings.
This academic year, pupils who were interested in becoming part of the Pupil Leadership team presented to their class as to why their peers should vote for them. Candidates focused on the Learner Profile Attributes which they would bring to the role and the difference that they will make to pupils and the school. All children spoke passionately and well done to all pupils who put themselves forward for this – they were all great communicators and risk-takers!
Voting was different this year compared to previous: rather than just choosing a name, children who voted had to give a reason on their voting card, focusing on the attributes they thought the candidate would bring to the role. This addition added much positivity to the process as well as ensured children were thinking about the best candidate for the job.
We are incredibly impressed with the language used by our pupils in this process and were pleased to see so many meaningful votes being cast.
Pupil Leadership Team 2024/2025:
Year 1: Finley and Rosa
Year 2: Emily C and Grace C
Year 3: Jackson and Elsie
Year 4: Courtney and Jack
Year 5: Yuliana and Tijesubomi
Year 6: Bloom and Catalaiya
The Pupil Leadership team have met to discuss improvements to the school site in terms of making it a more eco-friendly and colourful place.
They are also supporting us with spending the Nature Park Grant which we received in Module 5.
We look forward to the work they continue to do to improve our school for all in our community.
