Every September our school job center opens. Children in Key Stage 2 classes can apply for the different roles available that include School Council, STEM Leaders, Creative Arts Leaders and Sports Leaders. They complete an application form and submit it to the Leadership Team. (See below for an example of the application form) Applications are then shortlisted and children are invited for an interview. Children applying for School Council are voted in by their class mates. All successful candidates wear different coloured jumpers and meet regularly with staff.
School Council
The school council is made up of elected members from each class from Y3 – Y6 and meets once every half term.
Head Boy
Hi, I’m really proud to be your Head Boy this year. I will always try my best, even though I sometimes get a bit nervous, because I want to show that you can achieve things if you keep going. I think it’s important to be respectful, show tolerance and be kind to everyone. I will always try to be inclusive so that no one feels left out, no matter who they are. I also want to listen to your ideas and help make changes that will make our school an even better place. One thing I would really like to work on is making ball games at break time more fair and safe, so everyone can join in and no one gets hurt. I’m excited to work with the council and teachers, and I promise to do my best for all of you.
Head Girl
Hello, I’m very happy to be your Head Girl this year. I want to show that I am respectful, trustworthy and kind, and that I will always try to set a good example for others. I will listen to your ideas and share them with the rest of School Council, so your voices are heard. One thing I would like to do is to have more games for children to play outside at break times, so everyone has fun and feels included. I would also love to see more of a variety of afterschool clubs, so that more children can find something they enjoy and get involved. I’m really looking forward to helping our school be the best it can be, and I promise to always do my best in this role.
STEM Leaders
At Tower Bridge we have a group of children who help support the delivery and development of STEM subjects within the School. They work hard to improve not only their own subject knowledge but that of other pupils within the school. They are always on hand to support in lessons and at times run lunch clubs for children across the Key Stages. During STEM Leader meetings, the children are given the opportunity to try out new technology and software before it is introduced to the school, and are subsequently consulted as to whether it would fit within our curriculum. We believe it is important to take in and understand the views of the children as it is ultimately them who will gain and benefit the most from what we choose to introduce.
Sports Leaders
This year, 4 Sports Leaders have been elected and will perform a great deal of different roles within the school community.
They will play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyles in the school through the encouragement of those around them to get involved and take part in as many different sporting activities as possible. Alongside this they will help ensure the school has enough, varied sporting equipment and make sure that, outside in the playground, the children are playing fun, fair and safe games.
In addition, they will play an active role in promoting healthy eating within the school. They will lead assemblies on the importance of eating well and will encourage children in the playground and the dining room to make healthy choices, explaining the benefits of these choices to the children and how they will help them, not only in school, but outside school as well.
During the summer term they will play an integral part of organising and running another successful sports day.
Creative Arts Leaders
This year, Tower Bridge Primary School held interviews for Science Leaders. Many pupils with a passion for the Arts applied for the roles and after interviews were held, four pupils were appointed. Alongside promoting the Arts amongst their peers, they will help shape how these subjects are taught in our school. They will attend regular meetings with members of staff and liaise with teachers, giving feedback from pupils about their lessons. They will also help to plan assemblies and deliver them to the rest of the school.