Our School Council has a very important role within school, representing the view and voice of each class. They will help vote on important issues and discuss these with our senior leadership team. We are dedicated to making improvements within our school and local community. Here at Our Lady & St, Joseph Catholic Primary School, we are incredibly proud of our Pupil Parliament team. Representatives are elected annually from each class across the school. Candidates for Pupil Parliament present a speech to their peers on why they believe that their attributes best fit the role of a Pupil Parliament representative. Over the year, children across the school will be thinking and discussing about how they would make our school a better place and how this contributes to being ‘an architect of a better world’.

We understand the role of a Pupil Parliament Representative involves:

• Setting a good example to others in and around OLSJ

• Being an incredible role model to others

• Attending regular meetings

• Encouraging other pupils to use their voice and share their ideas

• Listening to our peers and ensuring everyone is heard

• Being brave and using our voice in a large group setting

• Explaining why school council have made decisions and what the impact of these decisions are

• Continuously reflecting and refining on how we hold discussions to ensure everyone is heard and feels valued

• Ensuring we consider all pros and cons when making decisions; so that decisions are fair and have a positive impact on many