Pupil Voice and Leadership

At St Joseph's we are passionate about making sure our children use their voice in their learning and are heard in our school.  Developing articulate young people who are changemakers is central to our school ethos.   Children  offer unique perspectives on what it is like to be a pupil at our school; involving them in decision-making can create meaningful change and better academic outcomes, as well as creating a sense of empowerment and inclusion. We value and respect their opinions and help facilitate appropriate changes to ensure that St Joseph's is a happy, safe and exciting place to be.  Pupils' successes are celebrated through our awards and certificates.

We have developed different child-led groups that interact with their classes and the wider community.  Pupils take on leadership roles in our school including being Anti-bullying ambassadors to support during anti-bullying week and Librarians for our school library, as well as being chosen or elected to be Learning Champions, on the Eco Council or in the Social Justice Group.  We also have a Liturgy Group to support the Catholic Life of the school. 

A recent addition is our 'TUT team (Tidy Up Team) who are helping keep our school tidy and suggesting ways to ensure that our facilities and grounds are respected and cared for.  This was a pupil initiated team!  We also have Anti-Bullying Ambassadors to help with Anti-bullying week in November, and they have been instrumental is finalising our Rights and Responsibilities charter.