School councils are an excellent way in which to increase participation and teach young people about democracy, local and global citizenship, and accountability. Being a school councillor is a really important role that provides leadership and development opportunities for the pupil. The councillors are provided with opportunities to participate both in school and in the society.
At Tregoze Primary School, all pupils are given the opportunity to be elected democratically. A vice will also be elected in case the other representative is absent. Each candidate is given time to prepare a persuasive speech to present to their class explaining why they would be the best candidate to represent their peers’ opinions and views about decisions which impact upon them and put forward any ideas or recommendations to improve the school. They put forward what their strengths are and any suggestions for improvements to the school.