School Council
We are very proud of our School Council at Willingdon Primary School and the important role they play in helping our school community thrive.
We believe that every child's voice matters. Our School Council provides pupils with the opportunity to share ideas, represent their classmates and contribute to making our school an even better place to learn and grow. School Councillors are ambassadors for The Willingdon Way, demonstrating our values of kindness, respect and responsibility in everything they do.
At the beginning of each academic year, every class elects School Councillors who will represent the views of their peers. Councillors meet regularly to discuss ways to improve school life, explore new ideas, plan events and contribute to decisions that affect our school community. An important part of their role is to listen carefully to their classmates, gather opinions and feedback, and share these during meetings so that all pupils have a voice.
At Willingdon Primary School, we believe in making a positive difference to those around us. Our School Councillors help to strengthen links with the local community by supporting charities, promoting community initiatives and encouraging pupils to think about how they can help others. Whether raising funds for a good cause, collecting donations, or taking part in community events, our councillors demonstrate kindness, respect and responsibility while learning the importance of being active and caring citizens. Through these experiences, they help foster a strong sense of community and belonging both within and beyond our school.
School Council meetings are led by Mrs Hadley, who supports the children in developing their leadership skills and ensure that key discussions and decisions are shared with classes through meeting minutes and pupil feedback.
Through their work on the School Council, pupils develop valuable life skills including leadership, teamwork, communication, responsibility and democracy. Most importantly, they learn that their ideas can make a positive difference within our school and beyond.
Our School Councillors are proud to:
- Demonstrate The Willingdon Way by being kind, respectful and responsible.
- Listen carefully to the views and ideas of others.
- Speak confidently on behalf of their classmates.
- Take their role seriously and fulfil their responsibilities.
- Be trustworthy, reliable and honest.
- Lead by example and be positive role models for others.
- Show enthusiasm and commitment to improving our school.
- Help to make Willingdon Primary School a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for everyone.
- Encourage all children to feel valued, heard and respected.
Together, our School Council helps ensure that Willingdon Primary School remains a place where every child feels safe, happy, respected and proud to belong.
So far this year...
Supporting our local community is an important part of the School Council's role. During our Harvest celebrations, School Council representatives proudly led the Harvest Assembly and worked alongside staff to promote a food collection for the Eastbourne Foodbank. Through speaking in assembly, raising awareness and encouraging donations, they helped our school community come together to support local families. These experiences help children develop confidence, leadership skills and a strong sense of social responsibility, while demonstrating the values of kindness, respect and compassion that are at the heart of The Willingdon Way.
Celebrating and promoting The Willingdon Way is an important part of the School Council's role. During meetings, councillors regularly share examples of pupils who have demonstrated our school values through acts of kindness, respect, responsibility and perseverance. These examples are gathered from classes and celebrated within School Council discussions, allowing children to recognise and learn from the positive contributions of their peers. By highlighting those who consistently follow The Willingdon Way, our councillors help to inspire others, strengthen our school culture and ensure that our values remain at the heart of everything we do. Through these discussions, pupils are encouraged to reflect on how their actions can positively impact others and contribute to a happy, safe and inclusive school community.
To further celebrate and encourage The Willingdon Way, the School Council has introduced a new class reward system. Throughout the week, classes have the opportunity to earn recognition for consistently demonstrating our school values of kindness, respect, responsibility and perseverance. School Councillors play an active role in discussing and sharing examples of classes that have gone above and beyond in living out these values. The winning class is celebrated for their positive contribution to our school community and receives a special reward. This initiative helps to promote positive behaviour, teamwork and a sense of pride, while encouraging all pupils to make choices that reflect The Willingdon Way every day.
Donating to Eastbourne Foodbank
Our Harvest Festival supported our local Foodbank and helped our community.
Thank you for your support,
Willingdon School Council
Our School Council Anti-Bullying Policy...........