Sunday, 31 May 2015

Trackathon Success!

School council would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the children and their sponsors for the amazing response to our challenge to raise money for Nepal.
So far we have raised over a thousand pounds, which has gone straight to the disaster fund, and there is still money coming in!
                           



 
                                    Well done everyone!

Thursday, 30 April 2015

Minutes of meeting 30.4.15

Working together to make a difference.

An emergency meeting was called today to discuss the earthquake crisis in Nepal.

Jodie chaired the meeting in the absence of Henry.

Most children had heard of the earthquake and the terrible conditions that the people in Nepal are living in at the moment. We, the school council, felt strongly that we would like to raise money to help provide emergency care for these people.
Several fund raising strategies were discussed but we decided on a sponsored run around the running track. After some discussion, we decided YR should try for 2 laps, KS1, 4 laps, and KS2,  6 laps.
The organisation of this event was discussed and a letter to parents and carers, drafted.
We also designed a sponsor sheet for children to take home and collect sponsors.
It was agreed that each class would organise their own event during the week beginning 14.5.15.
Mrs. Rees thanked everyone for their enthusiasm and quick thinking.

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Minutes of the meeting 10.3.15

PresentHenry, Jodie, Quinn, Amelie, Lois, Nathaniel, Dominic, Emily, Ellie, Neve, Ruben.Ruby and Callum.

Henry led the school prayer.

Agenda
Spending the enterprise fair money!

We achieved an amazing profit of £333.00 at the enterprise fair! This gives us about £165 for each key stage.
We broused the catalogues for trikes and scooters first. Unfortunately, the trikes cost £199 each and so were too expensive. Then we spotted a special offer of four scooters for the price of three, at a total of £149.97. This looked like a good buy!
The goal posts requested by Key Stage 2 were a bit trickier. Altrhough Henry found some at £88.95 we decided we would take expert advice on this before we go any further.

AOB
No issues arising

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Minutes of the meeting 27.1.15.

Present
Henry, Jodie, Quinn, Amelie, Lois, Nathaniel, Dominic, Emily,  Ellie, Neve, Ruben.Ruby and Callum.

Henry led the school prayer.
Agenda
Welcome to our new members from Reception class.
Request for consideration of trikes from Mrs. Harris.

We discussed if we felt the school should pay out for new bikes and trikes.
A vote was held with a clear divide. KS1 felt yes KS2 said no!
Chair Henry suggested that if we could raise some money that half could be spent replacing bikes and trikes and half could be spent on new balls and goals for KS2. This was agreed.
We discussed possible ways of making money.
  • cake sale
  • unwanted toy sale
  • Enterprise week profits.
Any other business.
Mrs.Rees reported back that teachers agreed an outside activity for golden time would be arranged for the summer term.
Year 3 reps had been asked if it would be possible for the summer house to have a coat of paint.....also one for the Spring, we think.

Henry closed the meeting and thanked everyone for coming.

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Minutes of the meeting 2.12.14

Present
Henry, Jodie, Quinn, Amelie, Lois, Nathaniel, Dominic, Emily, Lloyd, Ellie, Neve, Ruben.

Henry led the Scool Council Prayer.

Agenda
Guest speaker
Ideas for Academy activities.


Mrs. Cooper asked to approach School Council. She explained the role of ELSA at school and asked if school council would agree to requesting some extra funding from Friends of School. When asked what exactly was needed, Mrs Cooper explained that the children attending ELSA would really benefit from some new games and some cuddly blankets.
Action
School Council voted unanimously to support Mrs.Cooper's request and decided to request a sum of £40.00. Jodie and Amelie volunteered to compose a letter to F.O.S.

Ideas for Academy activities.
  • Joint year 5 camp
  • Joining for Leeson and Y6 adventure camp.
  • KS2 rugby/sport festivals
  • KS1 picnic
  • Talent shows
  • Christmas Carol concert
  • Choir
Action
Suggestions to be passed on to Mrs.Brown.

AOB.
Mrs. Rees was reminded about the request for an outside activity for Golden Time.

Henry closed the meeting and thanked everyone for coming.

Wednesday, 19 November 2014

Minutes of our meeting 18.11.14

Council Present,
Henry, Jodie, Lois, Nathaniel, Dominic, Emily, Ruben, Neve.
Yr5 and Y2 at Streetwise.

Henry led the School Council prayer.

Agenda
Finding time.
Fundraising updates
New projects.

Mrs. Rees and Scool council have been concerned that we have not been able to meet regularaly due to other commitments. After discussion with Mrs. Brown it was decided that we will make sure we have our fortnightly meetings at 2.30 on Tuesdays. Mrs. Brown kindly agreed to take Y4 library session so we can meet. Thank you Mrs. Brown!

We reviewed the progress we have made, as a school, with our fundraising for charity this term.
Macmillan Cancer- £86.00
Jeans for Genes - An amazing £239.00!
A large collecxtion for Children in Need.
The Poppy Appeal. Thankyou Peter for all your hard work and the amazing wreath.
Shoe boxes. This has been very successful with the new approach. A huge variety of items were brought in and a group of very kind parents spent the morning of November 10th sorting and wrapping. Thank you all....The boxes look amazing!

New projects. Now we are part of the B.E.T. Academy we will be exploring ways we can link up with Spetisbury and ArchBishop Wake Schools to develop our bond and move forward together.
Action. School Council will collect ideas from classes about activities they would enjoy sharing with the other schools.

Matters Arising
Dominic has been asked by Year 3 to request an outside activity in golden time.
Maybe we could talk nicely to Mr.Thomas!
KS 2 Girls have concerns that one of the toilets has not been locking properly leaving three classes of girls with only one toilet!
There was also a request for more soap!   Mrs. Rees will pass this on to Mrs. Milner.

Mrs Rees thanked everyone for coming.
Date of next meeting 2.12.14.

Tuesday, 9 September 2014

NEW SCHOOL COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2014

Last week each class elected their representatives to sit on this year's School Council.
We held our first meeting today.

Agenda
Role of school council
Election of posts of responsibility.
Organisation of Jeans for Genes Fundraising
Photographs.

We are proud to present,
 Y6    Henry Roberts       Chairperson
 Y6    Jodie Kirkham       Vice Chair
 Y5    Quinn Peters          Technical Support
 Y5    Amelie Thornewill  Promotions
 Y4    Lois Wood             Secretary
 Y4    Nathaniel Bennets
 Y3    Dominic Wise
 Y3    Emily Keep
 Y2    Lloyd Cork
 Y2   Ellie Penhollow
 Y1   Neve Reglar
 Y1   Reuben Gates.

Action.
A letter was drafted for parents explaining the plans for J4G day.
Photographs taken for display boards to introduce new School Council Reps.