LEADERS

Those pupils who effectively demonstrate our STAR values and behaviours and play an integral and positive role in the Academy community will have the opportunity to further develop their leadership skills by becoming an Academy Leader. Such pupils are expected to embody our mission of educational excellence, character development and service to communities through a commitment to excelling in their studies and helping others in their spare time, conducting themselves with integrity and being respectful to everyone they encounter. They will be willing to go the extra mile in terms of helping staff and supporting their fellow pupils, and behave impeccably both in and outside of the Academy.

School Council

Our Academy has a vibrant School Council, which gives pupils the opportunity to be actively involved in the leadership and management of the Academy. Pupils from Reception-Year 6 are elected by their peers to represent their opinions and raise issues with our Principal and governors in the school. The School Council can take forward projects on behalf of pupils, and be involved in planning charity events in school and working with parents.

The School Council provides a democratic forum where pupils can address Academy-related issues that affect their lives, ensuring open lines of communication between pupils and Academy staff.

To be effective, the School Council must:

• Represent all pupils and include as many people as possible
• Take time to listen to all pupils and communicate their views
• Provide feedback to pupils about how their views will be addressed
• Make things happen – or explain why they can’t

In doing so, pupils develop an understanding of the importance of freedom of speech and democracy, learning how to effect change in a constructive way. They develop a greater understanding of their rights and responsibilities, and are able to address and debate issues of concern with staff. The School Council gives all pupils a much-needed “voice,” ensuring that they become partners in their own education and are given a say in terms of how they learn and achieve.

Eco Committee

Pupils have the opportunity to join our Eco committee who are committed to helping our school run in a sustainable way reducing our impact upon the environment and world around us. We achieved the coveted Green Flag award in 2022 which recognised our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint.

High Crags Elves

High Crags offers a wide range of pupil leadership opportunities in the form of ‘High Crag’s Elves’. Children are given the opportunity to apply for the role by writing a letter of application. They are then shortlisted and interviewed to give pupil’s the taste of life in the world of employment. There are a wide range of roles available including site elves (who support the site manager); office elves (who work with the office staff); digital elves (who set up for computing lessons) and reading elves (who support pupils with the use of the library).