Pupil responsibilities
At St Peter's, our pupils have asked for roles and responsibilities as part of their school life. They see it as part of belonging to the school and being able to contribute. We have developed roles with them to enables them to take the lead in shaping their school community, supporting decision making and upholding the school and British values.
School Council
School councillors nominate themselves and are voted for by their peers. They develop and share an understanding of democracy, justice and take their roles seriously. This year to date they have:
- held a whole school charity vote
- organised a non uniform day to raise money for said charity
- welcomed Charlie Maynard MP and other visitors to school
- written in our school newsletter
- in process of organising a whole school charity walk with FOSPs.
- given tours of school
- attended Future generations event at County hall Oxford
- attended meetings
- taken comments and suggestions from peers
Eco council
Our eco-council are passionate about the environment and looking after it. This year they have:
- completed regular litter picking in and around school
- supported gardening with volunteers around school
- building homes for wildlife
- planting plants to encourage biodiversity
- welcoming and thanking climate change child author
- encouraging energy saving in classrooms
Wellbeing Buddies
Our wellbeing buddies proactively seek opportunities to connect with peers and the wider community for the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of all. This year their activities include:
- notifying adults if they notice someone is lonely or sad at playtimes
- monitoring the worry jar
- inviting local community members to events
- looking after the vegetable/herb plot in the quiet garden
- attending community 'Nosh and Natter lunches including making table decorations for them
Worship Warriors
Our worship warriors are keen to support themselves and others to explore religion and spirituality as well as promote the Christian values of school. This year they have:
- written and lead prayers in Collective Worship
- helped create reflective displays
- helped design and maintain St Peter's new quiet garden
- led service in family Church services
- supported our St Peter's themed art gallery in Church
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Reading Ambassadors
Our reading ambassadors promote a love of reading throughout school including:
- advertising book recommendations
- keeping our reading shed looking smart and tidy
- teaching younger pupils to respect books
- reading to peers and modelling reading anywhere and everywhere!
- adding new books to our schools Birthday book amazon wishlist
Digital ambassadors
Our digital ambassadors have completed a range of tasks including:
- leading e-safety assembly
- surveying pupil views
- recording video clips for peers and the website
- making digital safety posters
Health and Safety reps
This new role will be able to volunteer for in September 2025.