Pupil Voice

At Sheriff Hutton Primary School we value the opinions and talents of all our children. We have several active Councils, voted for by the children and they are involved in many aspects of school life.

We believe

• Pupil participation should be integral to the school’s vision and ethos.
• There must be clear structures in place to capture pupils’ views.
• Pupils should have a range of opportunities to influence decisions which affect them.
• Staff and pupils should have access to good quality training to help them develop the skills needed to make pupils’ voices heard.

School Council

From Reception to Year 6, two children are elected by their class to represent them. At regular meetings they discuss issues that concern the children.

Food Council

Elected representatives from each year group meet with our school cook to discuss the menus and options available for the children to choose a healthy diet.

Eco Council

A group of children from Year 6 who have a keen interest in our environment meet regularly, they want to encourage environmentally friendly practices throughout the school.

Sports Committee

Children from Howard Class meet to discuss how to engage more children in a range of sporting activities.  They wish to promote healthy lifestyles for all of our children and adults.

Healthy and Safety Buddies

Two members of Year 6 who support Mrs Stell with termly health and safety inspections. They ensure the first aid kit is on the playground for every playtime / lunchtime.

Anti-Bullying Ambassadors

Children from Howard class lead assemblies and provide support for their peers around the issue of bullying.

Diversity Ambassadors

They work closely with Mrs Stell and the class teachers to ensure equality for all members of our school community.

Newsletters

Our councils distribute a termly newsletter to all members of our school community.

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