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The School Council began in 2002/2003. It meets to discuss issues about school raised by Staff and pupils. Pupils vote for members of their form to serve on the School Council - usually two per class. Pupils can pass their ideas to these people or place requests in a 'suggestion' box. A member of Year 8 is Chairperson: a member of Staff attends the meetings to give guidance. Minutes are taken: form representatives discuss these with their forms and listen to feedback.

Some issues discussed in 2004/2005: Charity Work Use of the yard Improvements in the toilets Extra-curricular activities A bell in the canteen Christmas and summer activities

A small amount of money is allocated to the School Council each year.

Minutes of School Council - July 11th 2006.

Present: R. Hinde, H. Mace, H. Pickles, C. Smethurst, P. Atkinson. P. Morphet, M. Banks-Crossley,
A. Cockerton, H. Clay, M. Thistlethwaite, P. Stephenson, E. Halsall. Absent: J. Whitaker, I. Dennis

From the minutes of the last meeting:
People were playing yu-gi-oh cards, not swapping or gambling. Mr Butcher to be approached in September re - locker labels for next year. CD player now set up again in the canteen.
There will be a non-uniform day in the last week - not on the Friday. JS has found a company which deals with 'healthy eating vending machines'. More news later.

From the suggestions box.
REMINDER ABOUT THIS PLEASE - MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON THE REQUEST. IF WE DON'T UNDERSTAND THE REQUEST THEN WE CAN COME AND ASK.

H. Pickles took the Chair for this section.

Can we have a vending machine with chocolate bars? JS - no, it does not fit with the Healthy School policy.

Would it be possible to have a school pet? JS to consult appropriate staff.

Is it possible to have more school trips in the year? Perhaps, but these will have to fit in with the curriculum. To be considered.

Canteen :-
Is it possible to have white bread for the toast as well as brown? Could the cost of toast be checked?
Some trays feeling 'greasy'.
JS to raise these issues with canteen staff.

Request for bigger cloakroom and new toilets - this is a little unrealistic considering our building and the cost of the work.

There is some problem with the flow of water from the taps and water fountains - JS to discuss with Mr Facer.

Minutes of School Council - April 5th 2006.

Present: I.Dennis, H. Clay, C. Smethurst, M. Banks-Crossley, P. Morphet, R. Hinde, H. Pickles,
P. Stephenson, A. Cockerton, J. Whittaker, C. Hall, M. Thistlethwaite, P. Atkinson, E. Halsall.

Matters arising from previous minutes:
Mirrors in toilets just old - not to be replaced yet.
Possibility of a film club.
Nintendo DS club - only 6 people in school wanted this. If this takes place what about use of mobile phones and games, PS 2 etc - there are several issues to raise and consider.

From pupils / council:
Would it be possible to have time when year groups can mix and talk? JS to consult staff.
Why do we go outside - fresh air and good exercise.
Can we have an all years rugby club? JS to ask GA
Could the last Friday in each half - term be a non-uniform day? Pay perhaps 50p. JS to check.
Could pupils play yu-gi-oh - JS to check - play but NOT swapping or gambling on cards.
In other classrooms: - on wet days - own classroom only - if Staff say no to other groups in room that is their decision.
Is it possible to have locker labels - Mr Butcher to be approached.
Some pupils would like a farming club - JS to ask Mr Facer.

Other ideas:
JS raised the idea of buying a plot of land in the rainforest - this would protect it from being destroyed. Council to discuss with classes.
Suggestion of activities within a week to raise money for this - to be considered.
Artwork in the canteen - would it be possible for year 8 to paint murals on the end walls in the canteen? Can the sound system be available again? Why not have photos, certificates etc on the walls in the canteen?
Could there be a TV in the corridor showing timetable? Josh W to talk to Mr Butcher
Questions for Mr Butcher - is there still a science / ICT clinic? Could the ICT room be made available sometime for homework and research?

Next meeting: Thursday May 25th 2.45pm

Minutes of School Council - October 18th 2005.

Present: JS, Frau Persch, P. Stephenson, E. Halsall, J. Whittaker, M. Thistlethwaite, P. Atkinson, H.Mace, R. Hinde, C.Smethurst, P. Morphet, M. Banks - Crossley, I. Dennis, A. Cockerton, C. Hall, H Clay.

JS welcomed everyone to the new council.
There will be regular meetings and extras as required.
A year 8 pupil will be Chairperson.

Agenda
JS spoke about the role of the council - pupils can give ideas to their representatives or can place ideas [ on paper, with name ] in the suggestions box by Mr Leeming's room. Council will receive a list of future dates of meeting.
M. Thistlethwaite will be secretary; M. Banks-Crossley will be treasurer.

Council will have badges - pupils to be asked to design a logo.

The pictures in the canteen need replacing - a competition is to be set up for pupils to design and produce new ones.
The themes are: cartoon fruit, healthy food, school dinners, something related to section in the canteen eg cutlery, music, 'Healthy body, Healthy mind, Healthy world.'
There will be a limit of one picture per person, completed by Christmas. Mr Lackey, Mrs Guy, Mrs Briggs will be asked to judge; there will be winners from each year group.

The school is raising money for an electricity generator in Uganda. J.Whittaker has offered to give 25% of the profit from a table top sale.
JS raised the idea of 'lending ' pupils a £1 and asking them to create an initiative to raise money. At least £1 must be returned at the end of the challenge. Pupils will need to seek permission from adults at home. It will be a voluntary challenge.

Mrs Best had raised the idea of re-cycling items - eg sweatshirts, PE equipment etc - all in good condition for people to buy - perhaps the money could go to Uganda.

R. Hinde, M.Banks-Crossley, M. Thistlethwaite, E.Halsall will help with Health and Safety issues.

The homework raffle will run again after half - term.