This week, the school councillors met with Miss Crean to discuss Topic. Students discussed what they like and dislike about how the subject is taught in our school, with many sharing their wish to have more topic lessons in a week, as they are fun and interesting. Olek felt that students should be given more Topic homework, like mini half term projects, something that has already been implemented in Upper KS2. Students also spoke about how much they enjoy their school trips, as they always interlink with their topic lessons.

Last Friday, the school council discussed writing at the School Council Meeting with Mr. Everden, the writing lead. The general consensus was that writing is fun, especially handwriting. The children shared what they enjoyed the most and came up with some ideas:

 

Laurie said he’d like to come up with his own stories. David felt we should give out more pen licenses.  Alice felt there should be a limit to the amount you write.  Rachel thinks we should have more handwriting practice.  From the class suggestion boxes people think we should have debates. Some like story maps, some didn’t like that you’re rushed to do it. Olek felt there was no time to think.

 

This was a very helpful discussion to have with school councillors. Mr. Everden will be looking into whether we can put some of these thoughts into place.