Pupil Voice Groups

At Boutcher we have a number of pupil voice groups. Through these, we actively encourage our children to develop their spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness. These different groups enable our children to participate and influence decisions that affect them and give them the opportunity to develop the British values.

 

Eco Warriors

Our Eco Warriors are a pupil voice group who care deeply about the environment and the impact we can have on it. Their aim is to help make positive changes for the people in ourschool, our local community and the wider world.

 

Children from Years 1 to 6 are invited to become Eco Warriors, with two representatives elected from each class. The group meets at least once every half term to learn about current environmental issues and raise awareness across the school.

 

Last year, the Eco Warriors came up with the idea of planting an oak tree to mark the opening of our forest school. They raised the money themselves and chose the tree to support native British wildlife and promote biodiversity. They also came up with a creative solution to help reduce food waste in the dining hall — raising funds for a gong that children can sound if they finish everything on their tray, to celebrate empty plates and encourage good habits.

 

This year, the Eco Warriors hope to continue finding practical ways to protect the planet, improve our school’s waste systems, and build lifelong habits that benefit us all.

 

Faith Leaders 

Faith is one of our three school values and our faith group play an important role. They are responsible for guiding and supporting others during Collective Worship. They are responsible for planning and leading charitable fund-raising events as well as being ambassadors for their faith. Children from Years 1-6 are invited to become Faith Leaders and 2 children from each class are elected. They meet at least once every half term to discuss faith and how to further develop collective worship and the RE provision at our school. 

 

Last year, the Faith Leaders led our Remembrance Service and prayers at the end of year thanksgiving service. They also raised funds to support the work of Save the Children through supporting the Christmas Jumper Day initiative. 

 

This year, the group have plans to improve faith in our school, to reach out to those in our immediate community and consider being faith ambassadors in our wider world. 

 

School Council 

Our School Council is a group of elected representatives from Years 1-6. They meet at least once every half term to discuss school issues and offer suggestions to improve our school. They help to guide the ways we spend any funding we receive to improve the school and will help identify, organise and deliver ways to support local and national charities and events through school based activities. 

 

We will also go on at least one trip to a place that will help the school council to understand how democracy works in our country to support their understanding of our British Values, for example a visit to the local council offices. 

 

Last year, the School Council planned a fun community afternoon focusing on our own wellbeing and to raise money to support the BBC’s Children in Need appeal.

 

Reading Ambassadors

Reading Ambassadors play an important role in promoting a love of reading across the school. They help to create an inspiring reading culture by working together to make reading enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

As part of their role, Reading Ambassadors will:

• share ideas to improve the reading experience for all children across the school.

• help choose new books for the library that reflect a wide range of interests, backgrounds and voices.

• give input into the half-termly book vote, helping to select exciting titles for everyone to enjoy.

• support the planning and organisation of special events, such as World Book Day.

• suggest and help lead fundraising initiatives to purchase new reading materials for the school.

Reading Ambassadors will meet at least once every half term with Miss Clifford and Hazel to discuss their ideas and plan activities. They also have the opportunity to take part in at least one special trip during the academic year as a reward for their commitment and enthusiasm.