What is the Pupil Voice Council?
Our Pupil Voice Council represents the views of the children from all classes in Reception, Year 1 & Year 2. It gives children the opportunity to make their voices heard and feel part of the whole-school community.
The Pupil Voice Council helps to make changes and improvements, and tries to make the school a nicer place for everyone.
Election Process
At Riverview, every class in EYFS & KS1 chooses representatives to be members of the Pupil Voice Council.
Voting for members takes place at the beginning of the school year.
Before they are voted for, nominees have to give a speech to their class explaining why they want to be a Pupil Voice Councillor.
What makes a good Pupil Voice Councillor?
A Pupil Voice Councillor needs to be able to:
· take their role seriously
· put across good ideas
· care for others
· be a good role model who can be trusted
· be reliable
· show enthusiasm
What will our Pupil Voice council do?
We will hold regular meetings to discuss ways in which we can improve our school. The Councillors will present the views of their classmates.
The Pupil Voice Council may also meet with the school governors to discuss their plans for the year ahead.
What could they change?
There are many projects and aspects of school life that the Pupil Voice Council could get involved with. Here are some examples:
· Behaviour
· Lunchtimes/Playtimes
· Areas around school e.g. cloakrooms, toilets
· Equipment for our playground
· School environment
· Raise money for charity
· Improve our classrooms
· Help to organise special events/competitions
· Help shape our curriculum