Aims
 

• To make the school a better place for pupils and teachers
   
• Help to make school more enjoyable and fun, so that all pupils are happy
   
• Bring ideas to the Council from all children in school
   
• Help ensure the school runs smoothly/works well
   
• Make decisions about what to do, and what to buy, to make the school better
   
• Give children the opportunity to get involved, be good role models and take on a responsibility
   
• Help make rules

Ground Rules

• Be on time
   
• Bring your folder, pencil and anything else that you have been asked to bring
   
• Don’t get upset if your ideas are not accepted
   
• Be democratic
   
• Listen to all ideas and be selective about what you bring to the school council
   
• Listen to others ideas and children in class
   
• Involve everyone in class
   
• Respect each other’s ideas
   
• Maintain confidentiality
   
• Be sensible
   
• Represent the class and bring their ideas even if you don’t agree
   
• Support every even if you don’t agree
   
• Be honest and trustworthy
   
• Follow-up meetings as instructed
   
• It’s ok to change your mind
   
• Take turns to talk

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