Student Leadership
School council
Who are they?
The school council is made up of elected learners from year 2, through to year 8 they are the voice of the other learners in their crews and are ambassadors for the school. The council serves as the voice for an entire student body and actively works with teachers and advisors to promote a better learning environment. The school council is underpinned by the glebe farm values but works within a framework of the british values (respect, tolerance, liberty and democracy) to promote active participation.
What do they do?
Each half term, the council will lead on projects across the school, and hold crew time surgeries to ensure the voice of their fellow learners are heard. In turn, this information will be fed back at the school council, and ultimately to the staff body and leadership of the school.
The mission statement of the school council is to ensure ambition, belonging and creativity for all, celebrating our successes, and ensuring glebe farm school is an aspirant, safe and happy place to learn.
Reading ambassadors
Who are they?
Reading ambassadors in phase 3 are those who have graduated from the accelerated reader programme because they have a reading age of 16 years and 6 months. They are those who are passionate about reading and understand the value it holds in raising the academic progress of learners here at glebe farm school.
What do they do?
These learners will lead the peer reading scheme with phases 1 and 2 and represent the school by shadowing the carnegie awards. By invitation only they will also attend the school literature society and publish their reviews for all to enjoy.
The reading ambassadors will work closely with the school librarian, to ensure the library is fully stocked with both requested and recommended reads, which are considerate of equality, diversity and inclusion. As part of their leadership duties, they will be responsible for the presentation of the reading golden coins, to those who have made the most progress each half term, so they can select their reward from our school, book vending machine. Reading ambassadors will also facilitate the peer reading scheme for the younger years.
Pastoral leaders
Who are they?
Pastoral leaders uphold the glebe farm school values in everything they do. They champion inclusion and celebrate the diverse and multi-cultural school community. They are role modelling to all, including adults and the wider community. They embrace difference and celebrate unique qualities in individuals.
What do they do?
They will represent the school community by raising the profile of diversity. This will include assemblies and organising events which celebrate culture, religion and inclusivity. They will work with peers around understanding, acceptance and empathy. They will provide peer role modelling and leadership.
Neurodiversity champions
Who are they?
They are hand- picked leaders who will provide an insight and perspective on school life from a neurodiverse standpoint. They are champions in thinking differently, making adaptations to the school environment for the benefit of all. They represent the increasing number of neurodiverse individuals within our school community and ensure their voice is heard.
What do they do?
They will sit alongside the school council body and be involved in meetings with peers, staff and the wide community to ensure neurodiversity is represented and thought about at all levels. They will audit environments around school, as well as structures, procedures and opportunities. Ensuring this is equitable for all.
“a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” John C. Maxwell
Eco council
Who are they?
The eco council is a passionate group of elected learners from year 2 to year 8, dedicated to championing environmental stewardship within glebe farm school. We represent the eco-conscious voice of our peers, acting as advocates for sustainable practices and a healthier planet.
Rooted in the values of sustainability and environmental responsibility, our council is driven by the commitment to create a greener, more sustainable school community. We collaborate with teachers, staff, and students to integrate eco-friendly initiatives and raise awareness about the importance of preserving our environment for future generations.
What do they do?
Through regular meetings and community engagement, we actively promote recycling, energy conservation, and sustainable living. We lead by example, organising campaigns and activities that encourage responsible consumption and inspire positive environmental change within our school and beyond.
By celebrating our green achievements and continuously seeking innovative ways to reduce our ecological footprint, we aspire to make glebe farm school a model of environmental responsibility and a nurturing ground for young environmental leaders.
Sports leaders
Who are they?
Sports leaders will have a passion and enthusiasm for maintaining a healthy active lifestyle. These learners will actively take part and represent the glebe farm community in sporting fixtures and events. Sports leaders will demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills and will understand the values of promoting a love for sport and exercise.
What do they do?
These learners will take part in all sporting competitions and fixtures across the school. Supporting with milton keynes school sport partnership events. Helping to organise and run phase 1 and 2 sports and participation competitions for primary schools across milton keynes. Sports leaders will plan and organise sport and healthy lifestyle activities for the school, including the activities that run daily during break and lunch times and sporting fixtures.
Sports leaders will also contribute to organising and supporting with the glebe farm sports day for phases 1,2 and 3 celebrating our successes, and ensuring glebe farm school is an aspirant, safe and happy place to learn.
House captains
Who are they?
House captains are representatives chosen by their crew leads to motivate and inspire other learners in their house to take part in competitions, and activities, that aim to improve our school community and raise positive self-efficacy. They range from year 2 through to year 8.
What do they do?
House captains are responsible to helping to organise and run house events; suggesting ideas for competitions and activities, and then ensuring these ideas are followed through. The house captains will volunteer their time to help ensure all activities are delivered to the highest quality. House captains will also help lead selected crew times and assemblies, to
Spread the message of positivity and encourage others withing their houses to take part. They will listen to the voice of others to ensure a range of clubs, competitions and activities are offered in the most inclusive way.
Maths council
Who are they?
The maths council consists of dedicated learners who have a strong passion for mathematics and a demonstrated commitment to the subject. They are selected based on their exceptional performance in maths, enthusiasm for problem solving, and a desire to promote the importance of mathematics in our school community.
What do they do?
The maths council, comprised of passionate and accomplished students, serves as the driving force behind our school's mathematical endeavours. They offer peer tutoring and guidance to their fellow students, organise and participate in maths competitions to represent our school with distinction.
They challenge and inspire their peers with maths puzzles, relatable questions/facts and curate a collection of useful math resources. The maths council plays a vital role in nurturing a thriving mathematical community and showcasing the boundless possibilities of mathematics to all students in our school.
Science council
Who are they?
The science council consists of dedicated learners who have a strong passion for science and a demonstrated commitment to the subject. They are selected based on their exceptional performance in science, enthusiasm for the subject, particularly through practical investigation and a desire to promote the importance of science and stem in our school community.
What do they do?
The science council is a group of learners who have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for science. They work to encourage and promote a lifelong interest in learning how science can help us to understand the world around us and our place in that world, now and in the future.
They work with learners and staff in all phases, sharing their knowledge and passion to support academically and nurture a whole school interest in stem subjects. They do this through engaging learners with a variety of opportunities, from lab based practical activities to trips and visits exploring science outside of the classroom. They network to establish a wide range of contacts in the scientific community to enrich our learners experience of
Science inside and outside of school. At the heart of all they do are our schools’ values of sustainability and environmental sustainability.
Subject leaders
Who are they?
Leaders who are responsible for enhancing the educational experience for all in the subjects they are passionate about and supporting the academic community. These responsibilities not only help improve the overall learning environment but also provide student leaders with valuable skills in leadership, communication, and organization
What do they do?
Their roles can vary but common duties often include:
- Academic support and peer tutoring: assisting fellow students with understanding difficult concepts. Providing one-on-one or group tutoring sessions. Helping to create and review study materials.
- Promoting engagement and enthusiasm: organizing subject-related events, clubs, and competitions to foster interest in the subject. Encouraging participation in extracurricular activities related to the subject. Hosting subject-specific workshops or seminars.
- Feedback and communication: serving as a liaison between students and subject leaders/teachers gathering feedback from peers about the subject curriculum and teaching methods. Participating in meetings with subject leaders to discuss improvements and new initiatives.
- Resource development and management: assisting in the creation and distribution of educational resources, such as revision guides or online materials. Helping to organize and maintain subject-related materials and resources in the school library or resource centre.
- Mentoring and leadership: acting as role models and mentors for younger students, especially those struggling with the subject. Leading by example in terms of academic performance and behaviour. Training and guiding other student leaders in their roles.
- Event organization and participation: planning and executing subject-related events, such as science fairs, math competitions, or literary festivals. Representing the subject and the school at external competitions, conferences, or events. Coordinating with teachers and external speakers for guest lectures or special sessions.
- Supporting curriculum development: assisting subject leaders in reviewing and developing the subject curriculum. Providing student perspectives on new teaching methods, resources, or technologies being considered for the classroom.
- Administration and organization: helping with the organization and smooth running of subject-related activities and assessments. Managing schedules and deadlines for subject-related events and initiatives. Keeping records of student participation and progress in subject-related activities.