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Oreston Community Academy

Oreston Community Academy

School Council

The School Council is designed to give children ownership of the issues that matter most to them in school. Through regular meetings and collaborative projects, our councillors help shape school life, represent pupil voice and support whole-school events.

News and Updates

September 2025 – School Council Elections

At the start of the autumn term, each class elected two School Council representatives to share pupil voice for the new academic year.

September 2025 – Welcome to Our New Representatives

A warm welcome to our democratically elected School Council members from Years 1–6.

This year, our councillors aim to help make the school environment even more positive—whether in classrooms, outdoor spaces or shared areas across the school. They will also support decision-making around mufti days, fundraising events, visitors to school and wider community projects.

🎄 Autumn Term Update

Our School Council have been busy this autumn term, taking the lead on two fantastic school-wide projects that showcased kindness, teamwork and community spirit.

🎁 Operation Christmas Child – Thank You!

  • Promoted the Appeal: Councillors encouraged every class to take part in the Samaritan’s Operation Christmas Child project.
  • Supported Class Contributions: They helped organise donated items, ensuring each box was thoughtfully prepared.
  • 14 Shoeboxes Packed and Sent: With the generosity of our children and families, we sent 14 shoeboxes filled with gifts, letters and festive cheer for children worldwide.
  • Kindness in Action: This project beautifully highlighted our school value of kindness as our community came together to help others.
  • A Wonderful Effort: Thank you to everyone who contributed, your kindness will brighten a child’s Christmas.

🧸 Children in Need Day 2025 – Mufti and Coin Pudsey Fundraiser

  • Fundraising in Mufti: On Friday, 14th November 2025, pupils came to school in mufti and donated coins for BBC Children in Need.
  • Coin Collection: School councillors collected donations from each class throughout the morning.
  • Created a Giant Pudsey: Using all the coins, councillors created a large Pudsey Bear image in the hall, showing how many small contributions can come together to make a big difference.
  • Leadership and Organisation: Thank you to our reps for organising this inspiring activity with such enthusiasm.
  • Supporting Children Across the UK: Your kindness and generosity help make a real impact on children and young people nationwide.

⭐ A Proud Community

We are incredibly proud of our School Council and our whole school community for their hard work, generosity and commitment to helping others throughout the autumn term.

Mrs Greenway 

 

🌼 Spring Term Update

Our School Council have had a productive and exciting spring term, working together on projects that will help shape the future of our outdoor spaces.

🛝 Playground Planning with the PTA

  • Meeting the PTA: School councillors met with PTA representatives to share ideas and discuss early plans for improving the playground.

  • Thoughtful Contributions: They listened carefully, offered suggestions and showed brilliant teamwork throughout the discussion.

🎨 Design‑a‑Playground Competition

  • Launching the Competition: The School Council helped introduce a whole‑school challenge inviting children to design a brand‑new playground.

  • Creative Brief: Pupils were asked to think about how to use the allotment, playground and trim‑trail areas in imaginative and practical ways.

  • Encouraging Participation: School councillors promoted the competition in their classes and inspired lots of children to get involved. 

    🪙 Supporting the PTA Coin Challenge

  • Helping Collect Coins: School Councillors supported the PTA by helping to collect and organise coins brought in for the fundraising coin challenge.

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