Empowering Our School: Meet the Pupil Groups Shaping Our Future!

We are thrilled to announce the incredible pupil groups for the new school year! At St. Joseph’s R.C. Primary School, our pupils are stepping up to take on exciting roles that help make our school the best it can be. This year, every pupil from the school had the chance to choose two groups they were most passionate about joining: the Pupil Council, the Eco Committee, and the Enterprise Group.

But that was just the beginning! Next, they completed applications, telling us all about their fantastic qualities and skills. Some even went through interviews! After all their hard work, we were delighted to reveal the new members of each group during our assembly last week. So, without further ado, here are the pupils who will be leading the way this year:

🌿 Pupil Council – Our Steering Group 🌿

The Pupil Council is our school’s steering group. They represent the voice of all pupils, helping make important decisions that affect our school community. They’ll be discussing ideas, sharing feedback, and working to make St. Joseph’s the best place to learn and grow!

Members:

• Ry
• Joanna
• Ava W.
• Ross
• Ava G.
• Katie
• Kamran
• Liana
• Kianna-Leigh

🌍 Eco Committee – Champions of Our Environment 🌍

Our Eco Committee is dedicated to protecting our planet! These pupils will focus on ways to make our school more eco-friendly, reduce waste, save energy, and encourage all of us to be mindful of the environment. They will lead projects that make a real difference in our community and beyond!

Members:

• Brooke
• Rubie
• Kamil
• Gregor
• Nanci-Rose
• Rhiannon
• Karlton
• Aazaria
• Rebecca

💼 Enterprise Group – Fundraising Stars 💼

The Enterprise Group is all about creativity, teamwork, and making a positive impact! This group will organise fundraising events for our school and charitable causes. From bake sales to fun runs, they will bring fresh ideas to support our community!

Members:

• Maya
• Thorin
• Myra
• Danielle
• Robin
• Danna
• Ebony
• Aria-Lydia
• Matthew
• Noah

We are so excited to see what our incredible pupils will achieve in these roles. Their visions, ideas, and actions will shape the future of our school in amazing ways!

💻 Digital Leaders and STEM Leaders – Tech and Science Enthusiasts 💡

We also have some wonderful news about our special posts! This year, we have chosen three Digital Leaders and three STEM Leaders to help us explore technology and science more deeply.

Digital Leaders – Danielle, Kamil, and Ross will be our tech wizards, helping their classmates learn new digital skills and keeping us up-to-date with the latest technology trends.

STEM Leaders – Thorin, Myra, and Ava W. will lead the way in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths! They will inspire others with exciting experiments, activities, and challenges, fostering a love for STEM in everyone.

📋 Special Classroom Roles – Keeping Things Running Smoothly! 📋

We are also excited to introduce the special roles in our Primary 5-7 class:

• Classroom Manager: Ry will help keep our classroom organised and running smoothly every day.
• Library Managers: Joanna and Maya will manage our library, making sure everyone has access to wonderful books and resources.
• Store Cupboard Managers: Brooke and Rubie will keep our supplies in order, so we always have what we need for learning and fun!
• Recycling Co-ordinator: Gregor will lead our recycling efforts, ensuring we stay green and waste-free.
• School Monitors: Ava G., Nanci-Rose, and Robin will help maintain a positive, safe, and friendly environment for everyone.

Meet Our Rights Respecting School Champions!

We’re excited to announce that Ry and Joanna, our dedicated pupil council members, have been appointed as Rights Respecting School Champions. Their hard work was instrumental in us achieving the Silver Rights Respecting Award, and they will now play a key role in guiding us towards even greater progress. Congratulations, Ry and Joanna!

🌟We are incredibly proud of all our pupils for stepping up to these important roles. We can’t wait to see their leadership, creativity, and teamwork in action throughout the school year!

Stay tuned for more updates as our amazing pupils take on these responsibilities and help shape the future of St. Joseph’s R.C. Primary School! 🌟

See below for how these groups contribute to the UNCRC Rights, the World’s SDG Goals, and the Health and Wellbeing and Work Skills of our pupils. Don’t miss the photos of our fantastic groups!

• UNCRC Rights:
  • Article 12: Right to express views and be heard (Pupil Council).
  • Article 15: Right to meet with others and join groups (Eco Committee, Enterprise Group).
  • Article 29: Right to education that develops personality, talents, and abilities (STEM Leaders, Digital Leaders).
  • Article 31: Right to relax, play, and participate in cultural and artistic activities (Enterprise Group, Eco Committee).

• SDG Goals:
  • Goal 4: Quality Education (Pupil Council, Digital and STEM Leaders).
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production (Eco Committee, Recycling Co-ordinator).
  • Goal 13: Climate Action (Eco Committee).
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals (All roles promote collaboration and community involvement).

• SHANARRI Indicators:
  • Safe: School Monitors ensuring a secure environment.
  • Healthy: Eco Committee promoting sustainable practices.
  • Achieving: All roles encourage goal-setting and skill development.
  • Nurtured: Roles like Classroom and Library Managers foster a supportive environment.
  • Active: STEM and Digital Leaders encourage engagement in activities.
  • Respected: Pupil Council and special roles ensure pupils’ voices are valued.
  • Responsible: Enterprise Group and Recycling Co-ordinator encourage accountability.
  • Included: All groups promote inclusion and participation.

• Meta-Skills Used:
  • Leading: Pupil Council, STEM Leaders, Digital Leaders.
  • Feeling: Collaboration in groups, empathy in roles.
  • Integrity: Responsible roles (Classroom Managers, School Monitors).
  • Collaborating: All group roles require teamwork.
  • Communicating: Presentations, discussions within groups.
  • Sense-Making: Understanding complex topics (Eco Committee, STEM Leaders).
  • Critical Thinking: Planning and decision-making (Enterprise Group).
  • Creativity: Designing events (Enterprise Group), innovative ideas (STEM Leaders).
  • Curiosity: Research and inquiry in all roles.
  • Initiative: Pupils applying for roles and taking responsibility.
  • Focusing: Task management (Classroom Manager, Library Manager, Store Cupboard Manager).
  • Adapting: Flexibility in roles and activities.