Working in Solidarity for the Common Good

 

"Serve one another with the gifts you have received."

Peter 4:8-11

"Love one another, contribute to the needs of others, live peaceably with all."       

 Romans 12: 9-18

What is the school council?

Our school council is a group of pupils who represent the views of all children across the school, and give them the opportunity to make their voices heard and feel part of our school community.

We help to make changes and improvements, to make the school a nicer place for everyone.

Our School Council has representatives from each year group. We listen and make decisions to improve our school. We can ask questions of our school leaders and help to fill in the gaps that they don’t see.

We act as role models and help the children in our school to keep our school values and develop into good citizens.

We organise fundraising events for charities and find ways to support our local community and protect the environment.

What makes a good school councillor?

A School Councillor needs to be able to:                                                    

• speak out
• take their role seriously
• put across good ideas
• care for others
• be a good role model who can be trusted
• be reliable
• keep to the subject
• show enthusiasm

Our children have the opportunity to apply for the special role as a member of our Prayer Council. Our Prayer Council play a hugely important role in the Catholic life and collective worship at Holy Family School. They are presented with a certificate and special badge at the beginning of the school year. 

The Prayer Council meet with Mrs O'Neil regularly to share ideas for spreading God’s Word and celebrating His love for us. They support the in the delivery of weekly whole school assemblies as well as preparing and organising class worship and prayer services. Throughout the year, they help to organise and deliver further worship and celebration events. They are involved in planning and preparing whole school masses. They also help to organise and facilitate local and global charity fund-raising projects and events.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Organising and leading class liturgies and prayer services.
• Helping to plan, prepare and lead school Mass
• Maintaining class prayer corners & displays.
• Supporting with school assemblies and special events
• Creating displays/choosing appropriate religious artefacts for the main school altar and prayer gardens.
• Supporting charities and raising funds in our parish and local community
• Encouraging, enthusing and supporting their peers in their journey of faith
• Organise weekly prayer sessions in the Prayer Garden.
• Maintain the "Better Together" prayer space in the library.

On Tuesday 9th September our Prayer Council were appointed to their new role.

During our Gospel Assembly they were given a certificate to acknowledge their appointment and a gold cross to wear each day showing their commitment to developing the prayer and liturgy across our school. We look forward to making positive changes around our school.

Our Wellbeing Ambassadors are trained learners who support mental health and wellbeing in our school by promoting positive strategies, reducing stigma, and offering one-to-one peer support. They act as a friendly, approachable point of contact, encouraging others to talk openly about their feelings and access help when needed.

As part of their role they will:

• Promote wellbeing strategies: Share techniques for managing stress and building resilience. 
• Reduce stigma: Encourage open conversations about mental health challenges. 
• Offer peer support: Provide informal, confidential one-to-one support. 
• Signpost to resources: Help others find professional support when needed. 
• Organise activities: Lead initiatives like campaigns, drop-in sessions, or awareness days. 
• Lead "Feelings Friday": Organise and lead an activity for each class on a Friday morning.

Our Eco Committee is a group of learners who meet each term to discuss eco-friendly and environmental issues within school. This helps ensure our school is eco-friendly and prepares pupils to live with reflection of the environment. Democratically this ensures each class has a platform to voice their opinions.