Student Voice

You said, We did: What student voice changed in 2021/22

Boarders contribute to the boarding family in many ways. Central to the boarders’ ownership of boarding is Student Voice.

Each year group and gender group in each house is represented by a Student Representative on each of the following committees;

Boarding Council Remit: whole boarding issues, protocols, procedures, expectations, student initiatives. From September 2022, this committee will meet termly.

Chaplaincy Committee Remit: maintain the high profile of chaplaincy activity and co-ordinate ways in which to make Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural issues relevant to boarders. From September 2002, this committee will meet half termly.

Equalities Committee Remit: students and staff representatives discuss and organise events to celebrate diversity in all its forms. From September 2022, this committee will meet half termly.

Food Committee Remit: presenting boarders’ views and written comments to the catering manager, discussing and coordinating initiatives to improve the boarders’ dining experience. From September 2022, this committee will meet half termly.

Sunday Evening 18.15 - 19.30 Directed time on a Sunday evening is intended to be student led and addresses the Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural issues relevant to our boarding family. This time includes;

• House Meetings • Houseparenting Time • House Assemblies • Boarding Services • Boarding Assemblies

Student Leaders The Head Girl, Head Boy and their Deputies will meet with the Director of Boarding fortnightly to discuss various issues and matters arising from the student body.

• Removed vehicles from Bennett Playground as an additional play space at all times. • Consulted widely with students about WiFi to understand the specific connectivity issues across the houses -15 Wireless Access Points installed. • Increased academic subject support clinics: Art,

Maths and Science for KS4 and KS5. • Continual upgrades to mattresses to memory foam mattresses. • Use of QR code forms for maintenance issue reporting and speedy actions. • Reinstated a much broader enrichment programme since Easter 2022. • Introduced a daily food feedback form to spot trends and act upon immediate concerns about food. • May Half term study week in response to student and parent voice. • Redecorated Bennett Common room to reinforce homely feel - students choose colour scheme and soft furnishings. • Reinstated weekly house menu choices. • Reinstated the Boarding Camp for induction. • More self catering options for Sixth Formers Updated: during study leave.

Other Student Voice Channels We encourage students to talk to other students and any member of staff with key issues they want to raise. The Director of Boarding will offer an open ‘drop in’ session from 20.00-22.00 on Wednesday evenings for any student. Students also have access to our Boarding Counsellor for further support. If you wish to speak to her then please contact Mrs Miller. The SGS Boarding Helplines are published on every noticeboard with phone numbers for specific advice students may need. Boarders can also contact our Independent Person, Peter Butchers (07557 901147), if they want to speak to someone who is totally independent to Boarding.

Who can I talk to?