The How Good Is OUR School pupil group another busy and productive meting this month, have a look at our minutes below!
(2) Fairtrade Meeting 22.09.21
Main discussion points from today:
- fairtrade day 8th October ‘Swap your snack for a fairtrade snack’
- create posters to advertise fairtrade snack swap
- plan events for terms 1, 2, 3
article 12 (respect for the views
of the child)
Every child has the right to express their
views, feelings and wishes in all matters
affecting them, and to have their views
considered and taken seriously.
Points for Action:
- share information about 8th October event
Communication Pupil Group Minutes 22.9.21
Makaton Sign of the Week
Week beginning 6th September
This weeks sign of the week is “Good Morning”

Meet the Health and Wellbeing Pupil Voice Group 2021

Makaton sign of the week

This week’s sign of the week is “Hello”
Wednesday 18th August Meeting 1

We thought about how we can promote positive health and wellbeing for all pupils.
Our next steps are:
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Have new Listen To Me Boxes for all to use
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Promote Health Days for everyone to participate in
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Introduce a new ‘Buddy Station’ in the playground
Full minutes can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
HWB meet 18th Aug 21 pdf
August Meeting – 18.08.21
Have a look at our notes from our first meeting today:
Main discussion points :
- We looked at our rights and thought about what rights lend themselves to How Good is OUR School (HGIOS). Discussed Article 12 in detail. All agree children have the right to an opinion.
- What is our Pupil Group?
–Â Looking to see why our school is good. All children have the right to an opinion and our pupil group is a safe space to discuss and make a change. It focuses on the whole school. - We looked at the How Good is OUR School booklet which shows quality indicators for us to evaluate as a group.
- We looked at the main themes of HGIOURS:
-Relationships, Learning & Teaching, School Building (What could we put in to make it even better), Health & Wellbeing, Successes and Achievements.
The group voted to focus on the Health & Wellbeing theme first this term. Decided it was important for everyone in the school to have a healthy body and mind.
| Focus Article:
Article 12: Respect for children’s’ views. Children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them. |
Action Points:
- For the next meeting – Think about how we can ensure everyone is happy and safe coming to school.
- Plan in place to develop everyone’s well being
- PMcD & MS – Exercise, Health & Wellbeing Challenge to get the whole school active.
- EB – Challenge, How many healthy snacks do each class have. Prize for the most.
Minute Taker – Miss Moore
Welcome to the How Good is OUR School pupil group
We are the How Good is OUR School pupil group. We had our very first meeting this week. Take a look at our fabulous group members below! Mrs Dunbar and Miss Moore will be working with our group too.
We already have lots of amazing ideas on how to make our school even better so watch this space!Â

(1) Fairtrade Meeting 18.8.21
Main discussion points from today:
- refresh and remind pupils about fairtrade
- share previous learning
- create ideas for fairtrade events in term 1
- link with RRS articles 12 and 27
article 12 (respect for the views
of the child)
Every child has the right to express their
views, feelings and wishes in all matters
affecting them, and to have their views
considered and taken seriously.
Article 27 (adequate standard of living)
Every child has the right to a standard of
living that is good enough to meet their
physical and social needs and support
their development. Governments must
help families who cannot afford to
provide this.
RRS Representative:
Points for Action:
- share ideas with Mrs McCann (tuck shop, Super Scottish Bake Off), Poster/Logo creation)


