The School Council at St Oliver Plunkett's Primary School

The School Council for 2025-26 was recently elected after what was a thoroughly inspiring and thought provoking election process.

Each and every child who put their name forward for consideration, penned a manifesto at home and then presented their ideas, aspirations and personal qualities to their class peers. The time and effort that was put into writing and presenting the manifestos by each and every child was amazing and they are all a credit to themselves, their families and their school. 

Elections were held in each of the classes and the councillors were elected by their peers. This is another of our pupil leadership teams which will ensure that the pupil voice is heard and valued within the school.

At the first meeting it was agreed that the council would work towards achieving the following aims;

1. To try making the school a happier and more fun place for ALL pupils;
2. To get ideas from their friends and peers to help make break and lunch time even more enjoyable; 
3. To come up with ideas to help promote positive behaviour and keep our school a 'Bully-Free-Zone'; 
4. To find ways to encouarge pupils to make healthy eating choices and be as active as they can; and finally
5. To not only help people inside our school, but to also fundraise, support and help causes outside of the school. 

Through the school council, we will ensure that the pupils are given a central role in having a say in how the school is run and it will enable all pupils, through their elected councillors, to have their voices heard!

We wish the 2025-26 School Council all the very best in their endeavours and look forward to sharing their successes with you throughout the year!