Pupil Voice
At Mount Pleasant Primary School we value all members. Pupil voice is vital in creating a shared responsibility and vision for the school. There are lots of opportunities for children to become involved in the decisions that effect them, their school and their learning. We aim to inspire children to take a leading role. We encourage debate, democracy and promote British Values.
What we think about our school:
I like painting and play dough.
I have fun with my friends and we are all positive.
Tia, Y1
If people have a worry they can get the red cushion and someone will help.
The topics and the lessons are really good
Rights Respecting Club is good - we have lunch together and talk about the articles.
Laila, Y2
Rights Respecting Club is good - we have lunch together and talk about the articles.
I feel safe in school, everyone is kind
Aaron, Y3
I enjoy coming to school as I feel safe here.
Y4
I like how people listen if you feel sad. They care about our feelings.
I like how people listen if you feel sad. They care about our feelings.
Learning is fun here.
McKenzie, Y5
Learning is fun here.
All teaching staff support me to be successful in life.
Dillon, Y6
I get a good education like Article 28.
School Council
It is our job as School Council to take other pupils' suggestions to our regular meetings, discuss them with our Head Teacher and decide if we can help. So far we have been able to use suggestions to have new playground equipment, adopt the British Heart Foundation as our chosen charity, and improve our attendance and behaviour rewards. We are currently working with the local community partnership to look after the local area and are busy organising a litter pick.
Playground Buddies
Mount Pleasant Primary School operates a Playground Buddy Scheme. Buddies consist of Year 5 and Year 6 pupils who have been trained by Mrs Shaw (Behaviour Support) in school to offer support and guidance to pupils at lunchtime. Buddies work in pairs following a weekly rota and can be identified by their 'Buddy' Jackets worn when on duty.
What is the role of a Playground Buddy?
Buddies will be on hand to help pupils who have fallen over, sort out minor playground disagreements fairly, instigate suitable age appropriate games, encourage shy children to join in or simply keep them company, information staff when there are problems and setting a good example by caring for others.
The benefits of the Playground Budddy Scheme are:
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To encourage children to take responsibility
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To actively care for and look out for others
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To try and ensure that all children are free from lonliness or isolation
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To encourage children to form a variety of friendships with both older and younger pupils
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To encourage participation in a variety of traditional and modern playtime games and activities
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To encourage high levels of self esteem and confidence in all our pupils as valued members of our school community
Librarians
We have organised a group of our children to help with tidying the library and Accelerated Reading books. Their curies include shelving books and to help other children find what they are looking for. This helps to develop a sense of responsibility, achievement and self-esteem in the children.