Our Student Council

We believe our students’ voices should be heard and therefore we give them the opportunity to voice their opinions across a number of key areas.

Members of our Student Council are elected to cover the key areas below:

Anti-Bullying Diversity

Behaviour

Careers

Environmental Academic Extra-Curricular Rewards

SEND.

Running for Student Council

Students that want to be part of the Student Council are asked to complete an application form specific to the role they are hoping to be elected for.

They can apply for multiple positions but can only be successful in one area. Staff then shortlist candidates and a wholeschool election will take place. To be elected, students must produce a slide stating why they are right for the role they have applied for. These are displayed in form time so everyone has the opportunity to see who is standing for election.

Student Council Meets

The Student Council meet every half-term and each person provides information on what they have been doing within their roles. The time is also used to discuss the agenda items that appear throughout the school year.

School Meals

School meals are produced by Vive, the catering brand of Vertas. The menu is ever evolving to replicate food innovation and trends. Wholesome health food is produced by our chef who works hard to create a bespoke menu which benefits our pupil’s wellbeing and ability to study.

We often host themed events and special taster menus throughout the year. Our school is cashless and all canteen purchases require students to use the biometric or PIN system.

The school day at Wayland Academy runs from 8:40am until 2.45pm on Monday and Friday, and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday school finishes an hour later at 3:45pm. Our pupils receive three extra hours of learning per week compared to most other schools.