Article 12 (respect for the views of the child) Every child has the right to say what they think in all matters affecting them, and to have their views taken seriously.
Ardrossan Academy respects the opinions of the young people in our school.
In Early November interviews took place for Junior House Ambassadors in S1-S3. The applicants were asked
What qualities do you have that would make you a good House Ambassador?
Why do you think it is important to have houses in school?
What would you do in your role to promote your house and the school?
The house ambassadors will work with House Captains at school events and as representatives of their peers. Each Ambassador will ensure that opinions, suggestions and news from their class group are shared within the wider school community.
In our library pupil feedback and suggestions are used routinely. The Manga and comic book club asked for suggestions to add to stock and as a result added around 20 new titles based on suggestions. There is a Suggestions box in the library and new titles are ordered based on these suggestions (if suitable).There is also a Library Development Group who are working on the Library Improvement Plan,one suggestion that has already taken place is better signage,which was implemented over the summer. A survey of pupils before the summer holidays 2016 suggested some improvements pupils would like to see in the library. High on the list was more past papers, which have been ordered, and new PC’s. This suggestion has been passed to our HT to investigate funding.
Our pupils take part in regular focus groups to discuss different aspects of the school and how it can be improved to benefit the pupils. An example of one of our focus groups is attached.
The science department uses pupil feedback to help them refine and develop coursework to ensure that pupils have the best experience and that teaching and learning helps them develop their skills for the future.
