Autumn 1 Pupil Parliament meeting

All members of the PP were present and all stated that they had previously led Class Parliament sessions and had brought their notes with them.

Ideas shared by the PP:

More clubs, class pets, more time spent outside, more forest schools (with s'mores), mindfulness sessions, raise money for charity, non-uniform days

You said, we did:

Many clubs are run every half term with the year groups invited to attend changing on a regular basis.

Staff decided that each class will be given a plant to nurture.

Children were reminded that, in their role as Curriculum Champions, they can share their ideas for more time outside with their subject lead teachers (VH to check for an update in the next meeting).

All children have taken part in Wellbeing sessions this half term and are taking part in regular mindfulness sessions in class.

We have raised money this half term for MacMillan, Children in Need, The Poppy Appeal and took part in a danceathon to raise money to pay for the schooling, clothing and accommodation of 3 children in Uganda.

Autumn 2 

The Pupil Parliament representatives met to discuss an end of term reward event.  Several suggestions were made such as a Christmas fayre, a movie afternoon or a non-uniform day.  The suggestions with the most votes was to have an additional forest session with s'mores around the camp fire.  It was a great day  and a way to celebrate the end of term with all children enjoying time with their friends in our wonderful outdoor areas.

Spring 1

The Pupil Parliament met to discuss was to raise money for a local charity, called The Cancer Bank, which collects necessary items to help those who are going through cancer treatment.

The children decided that the best way to raise money would be to hold a non-uniform day and after many suggestions, such as odd socks day, messy hair day and colour day, it was decided that we would have a simple non-uniform day allowing the children to wear what they chose to be able to express their own individuality.

As a school we raised over £250 and collected many items to share with the charity.  Dan Theobalds, the charity's leader came into school to lead an assembly and to collect the items.  He was extremely thankful for the generosity shown by our school family.

Spring 2

The Pupil Parliament members met to discuss an end of term reward event.  Classes had held a class parliament session to discuss with their peers which activities they would like to do as part of the end of term event.  Most classes had voted on a 'Golden Time' type of afternoon, choosing from a range of activities.  Some children had shown a preference for another forest session with s'mores as we did in the Autumn Term.  However, when the Pupil Parliament voted, it was decided that the reward event would be 2 X activity sessions with those children with the most signatures on their shine card choosing their activities first.

See below for the timetable of activities.

The children also voted that we should hold a non-uniform day as an additional reward, which would allow children to come dressed appropriately for their chosen activities, especially those taking part in sporting or forest events.