In English & supported throughout all subjects, we aim to empower & enrich our children’s vocabulary & so prepare them for the next stage in their educational journey (& beyond) so that no child is hindered or held back by a deficit of language as a result of deprivation. We want them to be able to articulate themselves & their learning through a wide bank of subject specific terminology as well as being creative & innovative in their speech & writing. We aim to inspire our children to become fluent, confident life-long readers who can discuss the joy of literature as well as develop their own style & expression through wide opportunities for writing.
Junior Leadership Team
The Junior Leadership Team (JLT) is a group of children who were demoncratically elelcted in the Autumn term to represent their classmates views and opinions. They meet every week with Mrs Richards, where they discuss and suggest how we can improve the school and benefit everyone.
How were the JLT elected?
All children were given the opportunity to think about the qualities a class representative should have, and consider whether they would like to be elected themselves. Children wanting to represent their class were invited to present their election promises, before a secret ballot was held. At St Mary's we used ballot booths, where each child put a cross on the ballot paper beside the name of the person they wanted to represent their class. The secret ballot papers were then counted and the results announced in assembly. The class representative with the most votes were invited to join our Junior Leadership Team.
Who are our Junior Leadership Team representatives in 2020-2021?
Year 6- Ayub and Cleo
Year 5- Mia and Paradise
Year 4- Eric-John and Yohana
Year 3- Isiah and Shiloh
Year 2- Elsie and Aadyah
What did we achieved last year?
We organised a ’Spotacular’ School Disco in aid of Children In Need, which was popular with all children. Mr 'Pudsey' Webb was the DJ. We sold merchandise and buns provided by our generous parents and carers and we raised a massive £510.20 for Children in Need.
We have presented a 'Be Bright, Be Seen' assembly and have presented certificates and awards at two Children's University Celebration Assemblies. We have also tried to improve the congestion around school by organising 'The 10 day active challenge' in each class and monitoring if it reduces the number of children who arrive to school by car.