Connect Council

This week, two of our Connect Council representatives visited Widey Court Primary School with Miss Farmer to meet with Connect Council members from across the Trust. This experience linked directly to our 30 Ways to Connect, particularly Number 12 – Representing Our School, as the children proudly shared the views and experiences of their peers while contributing to important discussions.

The pupils worked collaboratively to discuss a range of trust-wide topics, sharing ideas and experiences from their own schools. One of the key discussions focused on school dinners, with children celebrating what is working well and suggesting ways to make lunchtime experiences even better for everyone. The representatives also explored reading across the Trust, considering how schools can further inspire and motivate children to develop a love of reading.

Throughout the day, our representatives demonstrated our School Values of Responsibility and Respect, listening carefully to the views of others, contributing thoughtfully to discussions, and representing our school in a positive and mature manner.

The meeting concluded with a reflection on the achievements of Connect Council throughout the year. Pupils shared their favourite memories and successes, capturing these through drawings and discussions. It was wonderful to see the children confidently representing our school, working together with others across the Trust, and celebrating the positive impact they have had within their schools and communities throughout the year.

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