PUPIL AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Student Parliament

At The Calder Learning Trust we aim to help young people have a greater say over matters that affect their school, local community and wider lives.

Our Student Parliament promotes leadership opportunities that enable pupils and students to develop valuable communication, organisation and debating skills through key roles of responsibility.

The Student Parliament benefits the whole school; it provides opportunities for pupils to communicate their opinions as well as influence the decisions that are made on their behalf. Furthermore, it also provides pupils with the chance to be a leading figure within the school community, giving them a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction in shaping the future direction of the school.

Our Parliament is a fundamental part of our delivery of British Values across the Trust. It gives our students a voice to shape their school and contribute to the school culture we believe in.

Pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2 have the opportunity to be apply to be a member of the Primary Council. They are elected by their class to represent their year groups from Years 1-6. 

Students in Key Stages 3 and 4 have the opportunity to apply to become a Member of Parliament. Students need to apply in writing and are elected by their form to represent their form.

Our Cabinet is made up of representatives from Key Stages 1-4. 

Our members work collaboratively with leaders to improve our school. They understand the importance of their position and how they can help to provide new systems, facilities, opportunities and a voice for everyone.

Active Leaders

In Calder Primary we have Active Leaders who work with Miss Smith to champion activity in every area of school life from active lessons, active playtimes, half-term challenges, walking to school and more!

Librarians

Our Key Stage 2 Librarians work with Mrs Kennedy to develop our library offer, update our books, offer guidance to others for their book choices and champion a love of reading! They are currently planning how to spend some funding from the PTA to enhance the library space with new artwork and new diverse books.

Forest School Leaders

In Year R-6 we have Forest School Leaders who are working towards the Woodland Trust Green Tree Awards. They support Mrs Holland in leading assemblies each fortnight, help with demonstrating at Forest School sessions and hold events such as their natural art competition.

Sports Council

In Key Stages 3 and 4, students have the opportunity to apply to be on the Sports Council with Miss Robinson. They work towards an acredited qualification and support with umpiring and coaching our primary cluster sports fixtures on our MUGA. 

Lunchtime Mentors

Students in Key Stage 3 and 4 have the opportunity to volunteer in Calder Primary at lunchtimes for example supporting with reading. They can also support at clubs as part of the Duke of Edinburgh volunteering.

Mental Health Ambassadors

These are students in Key Stages 3 and 4 who work with Mrs Archbold and Mr Horby to champion and support initiatives for Mental Health and Wellbeing. They receive training in their role from the Mental Health Schools Team and lead events such as Children's Mental Health Week and drop-in sessions in the LRC.