School Council

Welcome to our School Council 2024/25!

At St Edward's Catholic Primary School we respect and value the fundamental British value of democracy and ensure the views and opinions of our pupils are expressed. During September, the children elect school council members from each year group. All pupils are invited to stand as School Council representatives and are voted for fairly and democratically by their peers. 

The School Council meets every half term to discuss issues raised by the children and ideas to help improve our school even further. We believe our School Council is very effective in helping bring about positive changes in the life of our school!

If you have any ideas or suggestions to help improve our school, please see your class council reps, who will bring your suggestions to the school council meeting.

Please click on the links below to read our agendas, minutes and action points.

The results are in ....

On October 7th, the children of St. Edward's School eagerly participated in an afternoon of voting for their class councillors, showcasing their enthusiasm for leadership and involvement in their school community. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation as the children cast their votes, each hoping to see their chosen candidates elected. Then, on October 18th, during praise assembly, the results were finally announced, turning the gathering into a thrilling celebration. Clapping erupted as the names of the newly elected councillors were revealed, highlighting the children's commitment to their roles and fostering a sense of unity and school spirit among the entire school.

We are excited to embark on the journey of improving our school for everyone.

St. Edward's Catholic School Opens Lidl Store in Stirchley

On Thursday 5th December 2024 our School Councillors were invited by Lidl to join the mayor and his wife for the grand opening of their new store in Stirchley. We got the opportunity to explore the store, including a behind-the-scenes look at how the warehouse operates. Everyone was very welcoming, and we even received some gifts to take home. 

We wish our local Lidl store in Stirchley great success in the future!

In Year 2, we discussed what parliament is and how School Council help us. We created our School Council boxes and put in suggestions for our class representatives to take to their next meeting!

Year 1 Parliament debate week 

Year 1 have been learning all about parliament. We talked about the people who make decisions for our country and why laws are important. The children enjoyed learning all about debates. We talked about the importance of listening to other people and explaining our answers using because. They put their debating skills to the test over whether or not it is best to give presents or receive them and what the best superhero power is!

YEAR 3 PARLIAMENT WEEK 

Year 3 enjoyed learning all about the UK Parliament. They learnt about debates and how voting takes place to pass new laws. We talked about the importance of listening to others and what the word parliament means.  We have some very passionate Year 3 children able to give good arguments for what they believe in. Great work!

We created our School Council boxes and put in suggestions for our class representatives to take to their next meeting.

Year 6 UK Parliament Week - Debate

We learned about parliament and discussed the role of the government.  We also learned about the rules of debate and held our own. We debated the question, “Should children in primary schools have mobile phones?” 

Year 5 - UK Parliament Week

We immersed ourselves in learning about Parliament, exploring how debates and decision-making work in a democratic system. As part of this, we held an official debate on whether to participate in the daily mile or use the time for extra playtime instead. The class divided into two groups: one advocating for the benefits of the daily mile to health and fitness, and the opposition arguing for the importance of unstructured play during the school day. Both side presented compelling arguments, with each child taking a turn to speak, demonstrating excellent debating skills and persuasive techniques. After the debate, the class held a vote to determine the outcome, applying the principles of democracy they had learned.

Week 4 

Throughout the week, each child running for the school council will hand in their manifestos, design a poster and present to their class in an effort to persuade their peers to vote for them.