St Richard's School Council

The school council have one of the most important leadership roles in school as they represent the ‘voice’ of their class. They meet fortnightly with Mrs Vernon and have a very jam-packed agenda! During this meeting, they have the opportunity to put forward the views and ideas of their peers for discussion. They organise school events such as Children in Need day and Odd Socks day. As well as finding ways to support national charities, such as selling poppies for the British Legion, this entrepreneurial group also think of dynamic ways to raise money for the school.

In September of every year, the new class councillors are voted in through a democratic process. First those who wish to be candidates must prepare a small speech outlining the reasons why they should be nominated. Then on ‘election day’ the votes are cast secretly and posted into the ballot boxes. Finally, after all of the votes have been counted and ratified, the new councillors are announced in a special assembly.

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