Welcome to SBPS Pupil Parliament
SBPS Pupil Parliament is a group of pupils, from Year 2 to Year 6, who are elected by their peers in a true democratic vote, to represent their views and raise issues with the senior leaders of the school. SBPS Pupil Parliament is made up of four committees which take forward initiatives and projects on behalf of their peers. They initiate fundraising ideas and share plans for charity days by presenting in assembly and by taking an active role in coordinating activities in which the whole school partake.
SBPS Pupil Parliament helps children to:
- Enjoy and feel empowered by their education;
- Feel that their school responds to their needs;
- Have the opportunity to let adults know their feelings and opinions about things that affect them;
- Have a say about decisions, and play an active role in making their school a better place;
- Develop active life skills through participating.
We believe in democracy and that our children should play a part in making decisions concerning matters that affect our school and our wider lives. While our Pupil Members of Parliament (PMPs) are elected, we ensure that all children can make suggestions and do so during class meetings. SBPS Pupil Parliament committee groups meet at least once every half term to discuss matters arising from class meetings. Ideas are then shared with the Headteacher to discuss them.
SBPS Pupil Parliament Committees
- Eco Committee – Committed to supporting our sustainability plan and making strategic eco-friendly changes and initiatives.
- Make a Difference Committee (MAD) – Plan fundraising days, improve community links and develop ways in which our school can make a difference within our local community and beyond.
- Shape our School Committee (SOS) – Gather and share ideas and feedback for senior leaders to support the direction and changes within our school, this includes curriculum, enrichment and OPAL.
- Team Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (TEDI) – Ensuring our inclusive values are always upheld within school and our ethos is shared by our whole school community.