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.
“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
“In school I like the writing because you get to write about your favourite things. I love all the language you can use.”
“The school has
put in place a range of strategies and interventions to support pupils with their emotional health and well-being and behaviour.”
“Leaders are passionate about ensuring that all pupils receive the education they deserve.”
“My child has settled really well here, she feels happy and her hard work is recognised. Very pleased.”
“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
“Pupils speak
enthusiastically about the range of after-school activities on offer.”
“Would recommend this school 100%. My child is very happy.”
“Leaders provide a range of opportunities to develop pupils’ interests.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
“My child loves this school.”
“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
“‘There is something for everyone.’ Clubs range from golfing, cheerleading, football and rugby to mindfulness, yoga and knitting.”
“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”
“My daughter is very happy at school and is doing well. I am pleased with her progress.”
“Leaders encourage good mental health through nurture sessions and a
‘nature’ programme.”
“My kids love it at Burlington Junior School.”
“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”
“Leaders create a positive environment where pupils flourish.”
“Pupils are happy to
attend school. Parents say their children are ‘well cared for, feel safe and can be
themselves’.”
“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”
“In English and mathematics, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember what they have learned over time.”
“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“Leaders strive to develop a curriculum that engages and inspires pupils.”
“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition. Good to see the topics for this half-term.”
“Leaders continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that raises pupils’ aspirations.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Pupils take home books that match their phonics ability. This helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”
“I like Burlington Junior School because we get to go on trips.”
“I like learning because I think learning is fun and it allows me to push myself and learn new things every day.”
“Good transition from Year 4- 5. My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths. Nurtured and settled.”
“The thing I like about Burlington Junior school is that the teachers are very nice and it’s easy to make new friends.”
“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.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
“I like this school because we get to learn new things every day”
“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.”
“My child has settled well into Year 3. She enjoys Maths especially.”
“This is my third child to go all the way through Burlington and I would recommend this school every time.”
“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”
“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.”
“Staff, including those at the early stages of their careers, say they feel supported to fulfil their roles.”
“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
