Leadership

School and Eco Councils

We truly value the positive impact our children have in the running of our successful school. To this end, we provide active opportunities for our pupils to be involved during their time at Friars. The leadership roles they hold, set them in good stead for school and later life.

 

Each class democratically elects representatives to sit on both the School Council and the Eco Council. These are positions of responsibility which require commitment and dedication. The children are required to participate in regular meetings, during which they discuss and have input into key decisions on the direction of the school. They then have the responsibility of feeding back details of the meetings to their classes to ensure that the entire school population are involved in the process. 

 

The School Council and Eco Council are always involved in big school decisions and we regularly look to the groups for ideas to make our school the best it can be. Over the past years, the School Council has really shaped what our school looks like, making many key decisions. We talk together about everything from the playground, the curriculum and learning to school meals. Every year, we even get to choose some of the school meal options. Yum!

 

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Prefects

Our prefects fulfil a huge variety of roles within the school. Prefects are expected to do jobs such as supporting the school office, helping other children during ‘wet play’ and at other times and ensuring the smooth running of the lunch hall. Prefects are chosen from Year 6 applicants and change each term.

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Principal for The Day

In the summer term this year, there will be an election to select a Year 6 child to be Principal for the day. Candidates will run off against each other by developing their manifesto and delivering speeches to the school. The successful candidate will then spend the day implementing the changes which they envisioned and carrying out the duties of the Principal. This includes interacting with parents, carers and trustees and supervising the school throughout the day.

 

Play Rangers

As an OPAL school we fully believe in the value of play. Essential to our OPAL provision are the school’s OPAL Play Rangers. Every autumn, a new team of rangers is formed of successful applicants. Mrs. Halls is our school’s OPAL Leader and she works closely with Miss Stuart, our Play Lead, and of course… our Play Rangers. Play Rangers are reliable and responsible, helping to support and lead play outside. They ensure resources are organised and used well and that other children are engaged in valuable, safe play.

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Digital Leaders

Digital Leaders work closely with our school’s computing teacher to ensure high quality computing provision. Leaders might prepare things for lessons, organise equipment or even support in class – whether it be their classmates or other pupils. Digital Leaders apply for the role by completing a written application form.