Student council were so overwhelmed by the generosity of our school as we received so many delicious, home made goods to help us to raise money for our compost bins.  We raised an amazing £130 to buy our compost bins and heap and can't wait for them to arrive. The recycled competition was fantastic and you all did an amazing job using recycled items to make interesting models.  Well done everyone and thank you from student council. 

School Council 2024-25

Easter Basket Competition Results.  

Well done to everyone who entered Student Council's Easter basket competition. Student council have voted and I've got to say, they are very impressed with everybody's efforts.  We will be rewarding everybody with an Easter basket certificate and small prize, when we return to school.  The votes were very scattered but there is an overall winner and 4 runners up for the main prizes. We will have a celebration on our return to school.  

1st:  Francesca Franklin

2nd: Lilly Herrington

Shared 3rd: Arthur Chambers,  Bailey Green,  James Podd.  

Well done everyone and happy Easter. 

Student Council and Miss Matthews.  

Tickhill St Mary’s School Council

Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) states that children and young people should have a say in decisions affecting their lives. At Tickhill St Mary’s CofE Primary School, our School Council plays a vital role in promoting the voice of the child, providing leadership and development opportunities, and involving pupils in decision-making.

Each year, every class elects two representatives through a confidential voting process. Candidates deliver speeches linking their campaign to our school learning behaviours and explain the qualities that make them suitable for the role. Peers then vote for their chosen representatives.

A good school councillor is a good listener, trustworthy, honest, helpful, committed, reliable, a sensitive speaker, a good role model, able to work in a team, and willing to share ideas.

New councillors are announced during Celebration Assembly and receive badges matching their house teams. The council elects officers such as chair, secretary, and treasurer. Meetings, usually held with a teacher present, provide a forum to discuss ideas and address issues like school lunches, behaviour, and fundraising.

The School Council has successfully organised events such as bake sales to raise funds for school improvements and assemblies for National Poetry Day, which enhanced pupils’ public speaking and presentation skills. Being part of the School Council helps members and their peers feel confident that their views are valued and have a real impact on school life.