School Council  

Article 12 on the rights of the child say that:

‘All children have the right to a voice and to be heard’.

At the start of every school year we hold pupil voice elections. Our school council is comprised of two elected pupils from each year group as well as our Head Boy and Head Girl who are chosen through a school ballot.

At Stranton Primary School, the purpose of our School Council is to encourage pupils to get involved in issues that concern them, in and around school to make their school better and improve school life and our school community.

We see our School Councillors as holding very responsible positions. Their job is to:

• Attend meetings regularly
• Communicate with the Head teacher and governor
• Talk to people and feed their views back to the council.
• Make suggestions for change and improvement
• Decide which charities to support as a school
• be Rights Respecting Ambassadors for the school and promote children’s rights

The School Council meet every fortnight with Miss Metcalfe and Miss McGee. Following meetings, the councillors are given time to report back and share anything discussed to their class.

Head Boy and Head Girl for 2025-2026

During the week of 9^th September, our weekly assembly theme was Democracy and classes voted for their school councillors and Head Boy and Head Girl. This year our Head Boy is Faisal Okoya and our Head Girl is Scarlett Mcleod.

                                                            Head Boy                                                             

Head Girl 

 

Working alongside Thomas and Elizabeth will be our Deputy Head Boy and Head Girl, Freddie Porritt and Ellie Davies - what a team!              

School Council Class Representatives

Class 3 – Archie Hart

Class 4 – Alfie Stamper

Class 5 – Harvey Bartle

Class 6 – Ethan Piper

Class 7 – Riley Jay Pattison

Class 8 – Teigan Bell

Class 9 – Will Angus & Jasmine Smith

Class 10 – Brooke Marks

Class 11 – Harrison Richardson and Ali Baldeh

Class 12 – Sophia Stamper & Ollie Weldrake

Class 13 – Luna Swingell & Liam Fisk

Class 14 – Calvin Vaughan & Penelopa Kalwarska 

School Council Events/Activities 

March 2026

Over the past couple of weeks, the School Council introduced the Big Walk and Wheel Challenge. Pupils across the school were encouraged to walk, scoot, or cycle to school as a way of supporting the environment while also promoting healthy lifestyles. Each day, children recorded how they travelled to school, allowing us to take part in a friendly competition with other classes and schools across the country.

On Friday 20th March, Stranton Primary School proudly supported Red Nose Day by encouraging pupils to come into school wearing something red in exchange for a small donation. School Council also created and displayed eye-catching posters around the school to raise awareness and promote the importance of the day.

The School Council introduced British Science Week during assembly. They explained that this year’s theme is Curiosity and encouraged everyone to start thinking like scientists by asking questions and exploring the world around them.

Following the assembly, each class carried out their own experiments and investigations to help answer a range of scientific questions. It was wonderful to see the children demonstrating curiosity, making predictions, and discovering new ideas through hands-on learning. 🔬✨

February 2026

In February, our School Council have been working hard alongside our Reading Ambassadors to help plan an exciting World Book Day celebration. They have met together to share ideas, discuss activities, and decide how to make the day enjoyable for everyone across the school. The School Council also designed colourful posters to advertise World Book Day and build excitement across the school. They have taken responsibility for sharing key information with their classes, ensuring everyone knows the plans for the day and how they can take part in the celebrations.

 

 

November 2025

 

On Friday 14th November, the school council delivered an assembly to share with the whole school the important work carried out by Children in Need. They explained how the charity supports children and families across the UK, and highlighted the difference our donations can make. We are extremely grateful for the generosity shown by everyone and very proud of the enthusiasm and confidence the school council shown while speaking about this amazing charity. 

Article 27: All children have the right to a proper home. food and clothing. 

November 2025

 

 

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, our School Council proudly took the lead in supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal by selling poppy memorabilia during playtimes. They worked hard to offer poppies, wristbands, and other items to pupils across the school, encouraging everyone to take part in remembering those who have served in the Armed Forces. The whole school community showed great generosity and respect, helping to raise money for this important cause.

Article 38: children should be protected from the effects of war and governments should work to ensure peace and safety.

 October 2025

 

 

On Friday 17^th October, our school proudly took part in 'Show Racism the Red Card' Day.

School Council led an assembly to help everyone understand why it is important to stand up against racism and treat everyone with kindness and respect. Children and staff showed their support by coming to school dressed in something red, joining thousands across the country in spreading the message of equality and inclusion. It was a powerful reminder that our school community stands together to make sure everyone feels valued and safe.

Article 2: Children have the right to protection against discrimination.

September 2025

As the school year begins, school council were voted in by each class as well as Head boy and girl.

Article 12: All children have a right to have their voice heard.