School Council: Blog items
School Council- Symposium Meeting
Date: 16th Oct 2026 @ 11:18am
The Year 5 and Year 6 School Councillors visited Moor Park Primary School to take part in a School Council Symposium meeting with School Councillors from other Blackpool schools.
During the event, the children discussed the qualities and skills needed to be an effective School Councillor. They worked together through a range of fun activities, including games, discussions and role-play, which encouraged teamwork, communication and leadership.
The councillors shared their ideas and listened to the views of others, helping them to develop a better understanding of their role and responsibilities. The activities provided lots of opportunities for pupils to collaborate and come up with creative suggestions for making a positive difference in their schools.
Everyone had a fantastic time, enjoyed meeting pupils from other schools, and gained valuable experience working as part of a wider School Council network. The children are already looking forward to the next Symposium meeting in the Spring Term.
"I was a little nervous to start with but I have really enjoyed meeting everyone and taking part" Amelia
"We talked about a lot of British Values, like in our assemblies, and we need to show resilience, active listening and respect to be a school councillor" Mia
School Council- What's you favourite biscuit?
Date: 13th Oct 2026 @ 3:52pm
School Council Biscuit Symposium Discussion
The whole school took part in a fun discussion to decide our favourite biscuit. The results will be taken to the Blackpool Symposium meeting, where school councillors from other Blackpool schools will discuss and compare the findings.
Each class participated using the Smart School Council platform, with discussions led by their class school councillor. The votes were collected and fed through to a central team. Everyone enjoyed sharing their opinions and listening to the views of others. It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to experience democracy in action and have their voices heard.
The big question was: Which biscuit is best - Bourbon, Custard Cream, Hob Nob, Digestive or Jammy Dodger?
Year 3 - School Council Manifestos and Elections
Date: 28th Sep 2026 @ 2:02pm
This week, Year 3 took part in an exciting School Council election. The children worked hard to write and present their own manifestos, sharing their ideas about how they could make our school even better. They spoke confidently in front of their classmates, explaining why they would make a great School Council representative.
After listening carefully to each manifesto, the children cast their votes using our voting booths, just like in a real election! Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to take part in a democratic process and have their voice heard.
We are incredibly proud of all the children for showing confidence, respect and enthusiasm throughout the election process. Well done to our newly elected School Council members, and thank you to everyone who took part! 🎉🗳️💜❤️
Year 5 - School Council Elections
Date: 24th Sep 2026 @ 2:35pm
At Boundary Primary School, democracy is one of the key British Values that we promote, helping children understand the importance of having a voice and making fair decisions together.
Pupils who wished to become our School Council representative confidently put themselves forward as candidates. They prepared and shared their manifestos with the class, explaining why they would be a good representative and how they could help improve school life for everyone. Each candidate spoke clearly about their ideas, listened respectfully to questions, and demonstrated great confidence and responsibility.
The class listened carefully to every manifesto, showing respect for different opinions and recognising that everyone had the right to share their views. After hearing from all of the candidates, pupils took part in a vote. This allowed everyone to have an equal say in choosing their representative, just as citizens do in democratic elections.
We were incredibly proud of all the candidates for their courage and enthusiasm. The election helped us develop our understanding of democracy, respect and responsibility, while reminding us that every vote counts and every voice matters.
Date: 23rd Sep 2026 @ 1:13pm
Boundary Primary School Council Elections 2026
Today, the whole school took part in the School Council Elections. Any child who wished to run for School Councillor had the opportunity to write a manifesto, explain why they would make a good representative, and present their ideas to their class.
After listening carefully to each candidate, the children took part in a secret ballot vote. The votes were then counted, verified, and the results announced during a special results assembly.
This activity provided a wonderful opportunity for children to experience the British Value of Democracy firsthand. They learnt that everyone has a voice, that different opinions should be respected, and that decisions can be made fairly through voting. By taking part in the election process, our pupils developed a greater understanding of how democratic systems work and the importance of making informed choices.
We are incredibly proud of all the children who worked hard to write and deliver their manifestos, listened respectfully to their peers, and participated in a fair and democratic election process.
Congratulations to our newly elected School Councillors! We look forward to seeing the positive contributions they will make to our school community throughout the year.
School Council Elections Launch 2026
Date: 14th Sep 2026 @ 5:14pm
School Council Elections Are Here!
This week marks the exciting launch of our School Council Elections, giving pupils the opportunity to have their voices heard and play an important role in shaping school life.
The elections officially began today with a whole-school assembly, where children learned about the British Value of democracy, why voting is important, and what it means to be a School Councillor.
During the assembly, pupils explored the qualities and characteristics that make an effective School Councillor. They discussed the importance of leadership, responsibility, listening to others, and representing their classmates. Children also learned how they can promote themselves positively and encourage their peers to vote for them.
Being a member of the School Council is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference, share ideas, and help improve our school community. It is a role that requires commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to listen to and represent others.
Could You Be Our Next School Councillor?
Do you have great ideas? Are you a good listener? Do you want to help make our school even better?
If so, your school needs YOU!
Date: 7th May 2026 @ 9:42am
Mental Health Champions – Taking Action Together!
This week, our children took part in a special assembly focused on mental health and wellbeing, led through the One Goal Mental Health Champions programme. The assembly helped pupils understand that everyone has mental health, just like we all have physical health, and that looking after our feelings is an important part of everyday life.
The assembly linked closely with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme of “Taking Action!”.
Pupils learned that taking action can be:
For ourselves – noticing how we feel and using strategies to help us feel better
For others – being kind, listening and offering support
For all of us – helping to build a caring, positive school community
We talked about how taking action can help people feel empowered, valued and heard, and how even small actions can make a big difference to someone’s day.
Introducing Our Mental Health Champions
Our children were introduced to the role of Mental Health Champions (formally known as Wellbeing Champions). These pupils, mainly from Years 3, 4 and 5, are learning how to:
Look after their own mental health
Support others in a kind and safe way
Be positive role models throughout the school
Being a Mental Health Champion is not a one‑off role – it is about developing skills and using them every day.
Key Skills and Qualities
Through the One Goal programme, pupils learned the key skills and qualities Mental Health Champions use:
Observing with Empathy
Connect with Kindness
Uplift with Positivity
Inform with Courage
Champion with Leadership
Date: 19th Apr 2026 @ 3:32pm
Thank you to everyone who bought a cake on Friday to support Alder Hey Children’s Charity 
as it is very close to her heart 
School Council- Symposium Meeting January 2026
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 7:52pm
On Friday 30th January, the Year 5 & 6 school councillors visited Highfurlong School for the Spring meeting. Here, they met with other Blackpool schools to reflect on issues that had been raised in the previous meeting.
First, they listened to a guest speaker from Blackpool Council who chatted to the children about trading standards and the illegal selling of certain items. He talked about the selling of knives and vapes to underaged children, the illegal vapes and toys that are sold along the promenade and perfumes that have harsh chemicals in them.
They then took part in a discussion about climate change and pollution, led by Blackpool Council's Active Travel Team. They created their own 'Blackpool' by deciding what they thought should 'stop', 'start' or 'change' in Blackpool to improve the environment.
School Council- Raising money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 7:27pm
Lydia in Y6 was invited to our meeting to discuss ways of raising money for a charity close to her heart- Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
She explained how she visited there as a 4-year-old child due to a road traffic accident. She injured her leg and needed surgery, and they were a great help to her over the years. Without the hospital’s help, Lydia would not have recovered and be able to walk as she does today. She also reminded us that there are two other girls in school who also visit the hospital regularly
Everyone came up with some great ideas: cupcake sale, strawberry sale, cookies sale, cake bake sale, Easter Run, lemonade sale, chocolate strawberry sale. We then voted for our favourite way to raise money and voted for selling a selection of cupcakes and cookies.
Date: 17th Oct 2025 @ 11:51am
This week we had our first meeting. Everyone was very excited to be voted in as a School Councilor and are looking forward to an exciting year.
We will meet twice each half term to discuss issues, work on projects in school and give opinions on school decisions.
We will also need to write the minutes for each meeting (the official record of what was discussed and actioned at the meeting) and this is usually carried out by Y5 or Y6.
Finally we visited the display board so we know where it is located in school.
School Council- Symposium Meeting
Date: 10th Oct 2025 @ 3:49pm
Year 5 and 6 School Councilors met with other School Council representatives at Boundary Primary School. They had an interactive look at the evolution of democracy and how we came to have the voting system we have today. Then, they went on to identify the issues that matter to their peers and plan what we’re going to do about them.
A very successful afternoon.
Year 3 - School Council Elections
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 2:50pm
Today, our school witnessed an inspiring democratic exercise as children voted for their class school counsellor. Each candidate confidently read out their manifesto, sharing ideas to support classmates and improve the school environment. After hearing the speeches, students headed to the hall to cast their votes in the ballot box, embracing the importance of participation and responsibility. This event not only encouraged leadership skills but also taught the value of making informed choices. It’s wonderful to see young minds actively engaged in shaping their school community!
Year 5 - School Council Elections
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 10:51am
School Council Elections!
Yesterday was a very exciting day- it was Election Day for the School Councillors!
Candidates started the day by presenting their manifesto to their class and then every child completed a ballot paper to vote for their chosen representative. The voting booths had been set up in the hall and children placed their ballot paper in the ballot box. After the votes had been counted, an assembly was held to reveal the results.
The children learnt about the key British Value, democracy, what it means and if it is a good thing.
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 10:07am
Earlier this week, children who wanted to run for School Council presented their manifestos to their class. They presented with clear and confident voices. Today, was voting day! We will find out who has been elected this afternoon. Good luck to all the candidates!
Year 1- School Council Elections
Date: 24th Sep 2025 @ 7:45am
This week, the whole School have been preparing manifesto's as to why they should represent the class as a member of the school council. As part of our Reading into Writing, we carefully thought about why we would be a good councillor and presented them to the class to encourage them to vote for us. On Thursday, we went into the hall and confidentially placed our votes for who we believed would be the best person to represent us.
Well done to our newly elected councillors!
Beech- Kevin
Hazel- Myla-Gray
School Council- Democracy Week
Date: 16th Sep 2025 @ 8:33pm
This week sees the launch of the School Council Elections.
It began today with a whole school assembly and a visit from Chris Webb MP where the children learnt about the British Value, democracy , why we vote and how to become a school councillor.
The children looked at what characteristics make a good school councillor and how they can encourage their class to vote for them.
Have you got what it takes to be part of the school council? If so, your school needs YOU!
Voting day is Thursday 25th September.
Date: 23rd Jun 2025 @ 7:34pm
School Council- Opal Ideas For The Playground.
Date: 31st Mar 2025 @ 5:02pm
The School Council met with Mrs Webster to discuss the resources needed for outdoor play in KS1&2 playgrounds. They will discuss this with their class and a letter will go home to parents/ carers asking for donations.
The School Council also talked about the rules for outdoor play and decided that they will use a 'bee' logo, for example, 'bee safe'.
School Council- OPAL Primary Play ideas.
Date: 30th Jan 2025 @ 2:28pm
The School Council had an important meeting with Mrs Webster regarding new sustainable play ideas for KS1 and KS2 to improve the quality of play at playtime.
They looked at lots of ideas for messy play, physical play, construction play, ball play etc and gave their ideas of what the children would like to use on the playground during playtimes.
This will help support and develop children's physical,social and emotional wellbeing as well as their mental health. They were all very excited about the prospect of a range of new and recycled equipment to use during their playtime.
"I'd love to role play, dress up and dance- it would be fun!" Izzy.
"I'd like to build with Lego" Elliott.
"Maybe we could have bikes some days or scooters..." Lewis.
"I like playing with small world figures" Jack.
School Council-Books and Charities
Date: 9th Jan 2025 @ 5:32pm
The school council met today to discuss what type of books they would like Miss Moyes to order and what charities we will support as a school.
We then went on to discuss linking up with the Eco Warriors to do a fund raiser for the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) charity.
School Council- Congratulation Letters From The House of Commons
Date: 17th Nov 2024 @ 9:59pm
The School Council were vey lucky to receive letters from Chris Webb MP, House of Commons congratulating them on their recent success.
They opened their personlised letter with great anticipation and were thrilled to read the kind and supportive words he wrote.
"I am going to put this in my memory box- it is so special" Addison.
School Council- Our First Meeting
Date: 9th Oct 2024 @ 5:18pm
We had our very first meeting this week and were excited to be joined by Miss Moyes who set us our first tasks as school councillors.
She explained how she needed to buy new reading books for the school and would like the children to choose what they would like to read. She also asked us to find out what charities we would like to support this year. Lydia in Y5, suggested Alder Hey as she had been in hospital there and they had helped her get better.
Miss Moyes also had exciting news about Blackpool's School Symposium which aims to bring all Pupil Councils together to work collaboratively and allow young people to feed directly into the BEIB. She explained how Boundary will be hosting the first meeting with all the schools in our area.
Date: 26th Sep 2024 @ 6:27pm
Today in Year 1 we voted for our class school councillors! This week we have been learning about democracy and what it means. We learnt that in Year 1 we get to make important decisions, such as who we want to be our class representatives for the school council. Children who wanted to be considered delivered their manifestos. We are all looking forward to finding out the results!
Date: 26th Sep 2024 @ 4:45pm
Today was all about democracy in Year Three. After preparing and writing our manifestos, the hopeful candidates presented in front of the class. We then went into the hall to cast our votes for our new school council member.
