What is a pupil parliament? Your questions answered by our Pupil Parliament councillors
Why is it important to have a Pupil Parliament?
"So we can come up with ideas for how to improve our school and to make learning more fun."
How do you become a Pupil Parliament Member?
"We have one pupil parliament councillor per class and a deputy councillor. They are a councillor for one year. In classes the councillor is chosen by who gets the most votes from their class mates."
What makes a good Pupil Parliament Member?
"Somebody who can talk confidently in a meeting. Somebody who can be reliable. Somebody who is sensible. You have to be a good listener. You need to ask your teacher to get ideas discussed in class."
When does the Pupil Parliament meet?
"Once every half term."
How do you get ideas for what to discuss?
"Our classmates give us ideas that are appropriate for the school to do. Some classes use circle time to generate ideas, some classes write notes and put them in a suggestion box, some classes write their ideas down in a book. Other times, we talk about issues from the news that affect our school or others."
How has the Pupil Parliament made a difference to the school?
"The rainbow coloured buddy bench was put in the playground to help children find a friend."
What are you working on at the moment?
"Improving playtimes."
Why do you enjoy being a Pupil Parliament member?
"Because you get to help people and make the school a better place."