School Council

At Mudeford Junior School, we have a strong pupil voice which is represented by our elected school councillors.

We are proud to be a Level 2 gold 'Rights Respecting School' which promotes the rights of every Child. Article 12 states, 'children have the right give their opinion and for adults to listen and take it seriously.' The School Council gives all the children at Mudeford Junior School a voice.

Every year two councillors are elected by their peers to represent their class. They wear their badges with pride and stand out as role models in the school. 

For more information on RRS click here
To view the UNCRC (The United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child) click here

In progress...

These are a few things that the School Council members say about their time in role....

"My favourite part as a school councillor was when we represented our school at Waitrose in Christchurch and helped lots of people choose Fairtrade."

"I wanted to be a school councillor because I wanted to help everyone have a say in all matter affecting them. Also, to make the school a better place and help everyone to have a better education."

"I wanted to be a school councillor because I wanted to be kind and listen to others."

"I like being a school councillor because I can help people and see a big smile on their faces."

"I wanted to be a school councillor because I wanted to let you have your say in the things we do as we are a rights respecting school. I wanted to make the school a better place."

Current Projects and Achievements (2023-2024)

* Preparing the School for Gold Re-accreditation in 23rd May 2024.

* Lead assemblies to share Unicef Outright Project.

* Launch a competition for the new merit certificate design.

* Meet lunchtime supervisors to devise the Lunchtime Agreement. 

* Organise Odd Socks Day to celebrate Mental Health Week.

Previous Projects and Achievements 

Over the years, the school councillors have been involved in helping make lots of positive changes to our school including: 

* Lockers for all year groups

* Defibrillator

* Refurbished toilets

* Outdoor playtime equipment

* Books for the school library

* Water fountains 

* Outdoor gym equipment 

* MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area)

* New iPads  

- The councillors have decided on the equipment and rope colour to be used in the fitness circuit.

- The school council designed a 'mile running track' for our school to use and enjoy. Previous School Councillors have already been involved in important meetings to make decisions about what equipment to choose. 

- The School Councillors meet with the hot school meal provider to taste test the new menu and make suggestions.

The councillors are also involved in larger matters concerning the school including interviewing new staff, welcoming new parents at Parents' Evening, choosing and tasting the food for the hot school meals. 

Raising Money For Charity

Every year in the summer term, the School Council help to organise a 'Fun Day' where children take part in various, fun activities to raise money for the sponsorship of Agness at the Tongabezi Trust School in Zambia. We also donate to another charity, chosen by the children through class council.

The children put forward a charity they would like to fund and the councillors vote. Over the years, we have funded many charities including: 

* Save The Children

* Great Ormand Street Children's Hospital

* Help For Heroes

* The Isabel Baker Foundation 

* Surfers Against Sewage

* MacMillan Caring Locally in Christchurch