Meet Our School Council 2026–27

We are very proud to introduce our elected School Councillors:

 

Giving Every Child a Voice

At Kirkham & Wesham Primary School, we believe it is really important that our children have a voice and know that their ideas and opinions matter. Our School Council gives pupils the opportunity to represent their classmates, share their views and play an active part in making our school the best it can be.

This links closely to Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which tells us that every child has the right to express their views on matters that affect them and for those views to be listened to and taken seriously.

Our School Council is one of the ways we make sure this happens at KWPS.

Democracy in Action

Our 2026–27 School Council was launched with Adam Brierley- our local councillor, who spoke to the children about having a voice, representing others and the importance of taking an active role in our school and wider community.

Following the launch, children who wanted to become a School Councillor had a week to prepare and deliver speeches to their classmates. They shared why they would like the role, why they felt they would be a good representative and some of the ideas they would like to bring to the council.

Then it was time to vote!

Every child had the opportunity to make their own choice and vote for the pupils they wanted to represent their class. This was a great opportunity for our children to put the British Value of Democracy into action – listening to different viewpoints, making an informed choice, voting fairly and respecting the final result.

It also helped our pupils to understand Article 13 – Freedom of Expression, as children were encouraged to share their ideas and opinions respectfully while also listening to the views of others.

What Will Our School Council Do?

Being a School Councillor is an important responsibility. Our councillors are not just there to share their own ideas – they are there to listen to and represent the children in their class.

Throughout the year, they will:

  • listen to the views, ideas and suggestions of their classmates;

  • bring these ideas to School Council meetings;

  • discuss ways we can improve our school;

  • contribute to projects and decisions that affect our pupils;

  • share information from meetings back with their classes;

  • listen respectfully when people have different opinions;

  • help make a positive difference to our school and wider community.

Through this, our children learn that having a right to be heard also means learning how to listen to others, discuss different ideas respectfully and work together.

Our councillors will also have opportunities to develop their confidence, communication, teamwork and leadership skills as the year progresses.

Pupil Voice at KWPS

Our School Council is an important part of pupil voice at KWPS, but pupil voice does not stop with our ten elected councillors. Every child has the right to be heard.

Our councillors are there to help make sure the voices of their classmates are represented and that children know there are ways they can contribute to school life.

Through our School Council, we bring together Children's Rights, British Values and our own school values of Equity, Kindness, Pride, Responsibility, Honesty and Resilience. Children learn what democracy looks like in practice and begin to understand that their voice can make a positive difference.

We are really looking forward to seeing what our 2026–27 School Council achieves this year!

Belong. Believe. Be the Best You Can Be.