Burlington Junior School Council
Our School Council members are a group of pupils who meet regularly to discuss the current matters within the school. Each class has one School Council representative who has been democratically elected in an anonymous vote. They sit on the council for one academic year and involve themselves in different events such as Comic Relief and Sports Relief, as well as helping staff to organise and run stalls at the different school fairs. Our council members are also responsible for listening to comments from their peers to help improve things around school. They relay feedback from their peers to staff members to ensure that the pupil voice is strong throughout the school.
Please find below your new school council representatives. They are responsible for listening to your comments to improve things around school. Please give them any suggestions you may have to make our school a better place. Many thanks!
School Council Representatives:
Class 1: Freddie
Class 2: Poppy
Class 3: Ciaran
Class 4: Frankie
Class 5: Peyton
Class 6: Daina
Class 7: Alexa
Class 8: Georgia
Class 9: Charlie A
Class 10: Sophie
Class 11: Louisa
Class 12: Cody
Class 13: James
We have a board in school that we display minutes from the meetings and photographs, so that everyone can see all the good work the school council are doing on behalf of pupils.
“Leaders strive to develop a curriculum that engages and inspires pupils.”
“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”
“Pupils speak
enthusiastically about the range of after-school activities on offer.”
“I like learning because I think learning is fun and it allows me to push myself and learn new things every day.”
“Leaders encourage good mental health through nurture sessions and a
‘nature’ programme.”
“Leaders provide a range of opportunities to develop pupils’ interests.”
“What I like about Burlington Junior School is learning because if you listen carefully you will get smart and you will have a good education and you will get a good job.”
“My daughter is very happy at school and is doing well. I am pleased with her progress.”
“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
“Pupils take home books that match their phonics ability. This helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”
“The school has
put in place a range of strategies and interventions to support pupils with their emotional health and well-being and behaviour.”
“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
“Staff, including those at the early stages of their careers, say they feel supported to fulfil their roles.”
“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition. Good to see the topics for this half-term.”
“My child has settled well into Year 3. She enjoys Maths especially.”
“Leaders continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that raises pupils’ aspirations.”
“Both children have attended this school. Both have enjoyed it and have reached their potential.”
“Burlington Junior School is a wonderful school with great staff. They have helped me to become really independent whilst supporting me. I am really happy at this school.”
“The thing I like about Burlington Junior school is that the teachers are very nice and it’s easy to make new friends.”
“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”
“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“I like Burlington Junior School because we get to go on trips.”
“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
“Good transition from Year 4- 5. My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths. Nurtured and settled.”
“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”
“In school I like the writing because you get to write about your favourite things. I love all the language you can use.”
“‘There is something for everyone.’ Clubs range from golfing, cheerleading, football and rugby to mindfulness, yoga and knitting.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
“I like this school because we get to learn new things every day”
“My child loves this school.”
“My kids love it at Burlington Junior School.”
“Leaders create a positive environment where pupils flourish.”
“Leaders are passionate about ensuring that all pupils receive the education they deserve.”
“All 3 of my children are very happy at this school”.
“The best thing about Burlington Junior School is the lessons are fun and interesting and we always learn something new.”
“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”
“This is my third child to go all the way through Burlington and I would recommend this school every time.”
“Would recommend this school 100%. My child is very happy.”
“My child has settled really well here, she feels happy and her hard work is recognised. Very pleased.”
“Since implementation of Class Dojo we are much more aware of the things that happen whilst at school. Also the Dojo Points System is a great way to monitor progress.”
“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
“Pupils are happy to
attend school. Parents say their children are ‘well cared for, feel safe and can be
themselves’.”
“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
“My most favourite thing in Burlington Juniors is that we all help each other and that if someone is upset other people go and talk and play with them.”
“In English and mathematics, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember what they have learned over time.”
