School Council

PUPIL VOICE

What is the School Council?

The School Council is a group of children elected by their classmates who represent their views and make a positive contribution towards school life.  Our representatives meet regularly to discuss issues about school and any matters their class would like to raise; They plan and carry out fundraising activities and events and then present back to their own classes the outcomes of these and any updates on school business. 

What qualities does a School Council Representative need?

Pupils at St Michaels Primary School went to the Polling Station on Friday 8^th September to elect their representative. Pupils put themselves forward for election and made a presentation to their peers on why they should be elected, based on their qualities and their pledges. 

Our school council visited Stormont today and met local MLA Matthew O’Toole. They got to see where acts are passed and took part in a debate themselves in the main chamber. Our councillors learned all about power sharing and how our government works.

Our school councillors met with our new principal Mrs McCann to discuss their views on St. Michael’s. 

School councillors visited Ulster Rugby grounds to promote and celebrate the ‘Santa Mile’. Our school actively encourages our daily mile and signed a petition to encourage others to participate. 

Rights Respecting Schools Article - "We have the right to play and relax" 😀🏉 

Our school council visited Stormont Parliament Buildings to learn how our politicians are elected and see where they debate. They thoroughly enjoyed their visit with many leaving with aspirations to become future law makers.

School councillors achieved their mini first aid accreditation. They have been trained in CPR and the use of our School defibrillator.