School Council and Houses

At Great Kimble C of E School we promote Fundamental British Vales and teach the children about the 'Rule of Law'. One of the ways we do this is to hold democratic votes to appoint our School Council and House Captains.

School Council 2022-2023

Fire - Alex, Maharshi, Rose and Eri

Water - Bertie, Sophie, Livie and Imogen

Air - Esme, Daisy, Janos and Poppy

Y6 House Captains

Hawks (Green) - Charlotte

Falcons (Blue) - Lucy

Kites (Red) - Grace

Eagles (Yellow) - Harrison

Y5 Vice House Captains

Hawks (Green) - Harry

Falcons (Blue) - Luna

Kites (Red) - Edith

Eagles (Yellow) - Iona

More about the school council at Great Kimble.

Our School Council represents the views of all our pupils. It gives children the opportunity to make their voices heard and feel part of the school community. The school council representatives are elected at the beginning of the autumn term each year.

The School Council meet regularly with the Headteacher, Teachers, and Governors to discuss various issues. Our School Councillors live our Kimble values of respect, thankfulness, love, hope, forgiveness and endurance each and every day and they are always willing to listen to suggestions from their class mates and bring these ideas to our meetings. We are all working together to make Great Kimble the best it can possibly be.

School Councillor Job Description

What will I have to do?

I will have to:

Attend School Learning Council meetings each half term.
Discuss ideas to improve our school with other School Learning Council reps.
Discuss issues with the rest of my class and report back on their thoughts and ideas.
Represent the school.
Be a good role model.

What qualities will I need?

I will need to be:

Confident to communicate my ideas.
A good listener.
Responsible.
Well organised.
Enthusiastic.
Co-operative.
Well behaved.

More about Houses at Great Kimble

The school Houses were introduced in September 2022 as we welcomed our first year 6 cohort to the the school. Pupils were chosen by their classmates to represent one of four Houses. The children, parents, staff and governors then put forward suggestions for House names, which were then voted on. With a landslide vote the Houses were then names after British birds.

The role of House and Vice House Captains are ones of privilege, pride and responsibility. They are more than just a title and badge and require dedication and commitment for an entire year.

House Captains Job Description

Characteristics of House and Vice House Captains

Polite and well-mannered
Organised and committed
A confident speaker
Well-presented in uniform and appearance
Able to liaise and converse with staff, students and the wider community
Desire to act responsibly and to be a role model for other students
Be caring, mature and honest.

We expect you:

To be a positive role model and ambassador for the school, demonstrating our school values (forgiveness, endurance, hope, thankfulness, respect, love)
To be enthusiastic and committed to the House System at Chesterton Primary School
To be friendly and positive with all students, particularly within your House
To be part of the team of House Captains who work together to achieve success for all.
Attendance is in line with school and government expectations

Role Description

Duties:

Lead and support the children of your House in a variety of House Competitions
Help organise and lead regular House Meetings
Collect, monitor and announce Kimble Stars
Inspire the children of your House
Be an excellent role model in behaviour, attitude and dress at all times
Be available for ‘out of school’ events such as fetes, after school clubs etc.