Wider Opportunities and Personal Development

MANORFIELD C. E. PRIMARY SCHOOL SPRING TERM SCHOOL CLUBS

The KS2 School Council gives pupils a genuine voice in helping to shape school life. Representatives from each class meet regularly to share the views and ideas of their peers, discuss ways to improve the school, and help make decisions that benefit the whole community. Through their role, council members develop important leadership, communication and teamwork skills, while learning about democracy, responsibility and citizenship. The wider pupil body benefits from having their opinions heard and represented, helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive school environment.

Eco Council

The Eco Council empowers pupils to take an active role in caring for the environment and promoting sustainability within the school. Members lead environmental projects, encourage recycling, raise awareness of global issues and help develop initiatives that make the school greener. Through these experiences, pupils learn about environmental responsibility, problem-solving and teamwork. The whole school benefits from a more sustainable environment and increased awareness of how small actions can make a positive difference to the world around us.

Please click here to see the Eco Council Action Plan

Water Workshops with Severn Trent

Saving water and looking after our environment are topics that the Eco Council have worked hard on making sure the school plays its part in reducing water waste and preserving water where possible. Such as, having “hippo bags” fitted in the cisterns of the toilets and saving water from the jugs that have not been drank at lunch time for water plants in the spring and summer.

Severn Trent have been into school to deliver workshop assemblies to Year 4 and will be returning later in the year to Year 5. The pupils were given a 30 minute engaging assembly about saving water, looking after our sewers and the environment.

Severn Trent also left the school with water saving devices and practical hints and tips about saving water. Water saving kits are free and available for you to order for your home at the following website: www.stwater.co.uk/save

Asda Plastic Pollution Presentation

Following the Eco Council’s project on plastic pollution and the effects of this pollution in our oceans, Denise the Community Champion from ASDA Hinckley visited school.

Denise explained plastic pollution is all around us, but it is used in supermarkets because of it’s flexible, durable and protective qualities. She also informed the pupils how ASDA is reducing their use of plastics in stores by:

• Using cardboard at the bottom of their pizza bases
• Not prepackaging all fruit and vegetables in plastic
• Eliminating the use of plastic in their cotton buds
• Eliminating the use of plastic straws

Denise also explained that Asda are working hard to reduce our use of plastic wherever they can – because protecting our planet matters to them, and we know it matters to our customers too.

As part of ongoing efforts to remove avoidable plastic they are now going to remove carrier bags from our Home Delivery and Click & Collect orders.

This is all great news for the planet!

Eco Council Sustainable Christmas

During a Christmas Craft afternoon the children made wrapping paper from recycled paper and hand decorated it using biodegradable glitter.  Christmas tags were also made from recycled paper and string.  The children really enjoyed the afternoon and designed some fabulous pieces of wrapping paper. After we submitted pictures and told ITV Central News about our Eco Council they kindly featured us on the program.

Eco Council Around School

New initiatives are the paper recycling team who collect paper at lunchtimes, raising whole school awareness by delivering assemblies and the  litter picking team who help to keep the school grounds clean and tidy.

We have also introduced new Green bins which are situated on the playgrounds to collect waste fruit and vegetables which we will recycle into compost for our use.

We have created a number of planting areas around the school and look after these.  We have set up a new raised bed and are growing fruit and vegetables.

Our Eco-Council presented in the summer term an Assembly to the Key Stage 2 children on Plastic Waste and the effects on our oceans.

Following this Assembly, the Eco Council devised an Eco Code and updated our Action Plan which includes eliminating plastic straws from our school, phasing out non biodegradable glitter and  installing water saving devices .

Manorfield Eco Code

Collective Worship Ambassadors play an important role in supporting and leading worship across the school. They help to plan and organise worship themes, contribute prayers and reflections, and encourage pupils to think about the school’s Christian values in their daily lives. This responsibility helps ambassadors build confidence, public speaking skills and a deeper understanding of spirituality and reflection. Other pupils benefit from engaging and meaningful worship experiences that encourage respect, kindness, empathy and a sense of belonging within the school community.

A pupil ambassador is a pupil who is chosen to represent the views of other children and help promote positive aspects of school life. They act as role models and often take on extra responsibilities within the school community.

Play Leaders help to create a positive, active and inclusive playground environment for younger pupils during break and lunchtime. They organise the zone, encourage participation and support children in developing friendships through play. In their leadership role, Play Leaders build confidence, communication skills and a sense of responsibility. Younger pupils benefit from having structured activities available, helping them to stay active, develop social skills and enjoy positive play experiences that contribute to their wellbeing.

House Captains are role models who represent and lead their school houses throughout the year. They encourage participation in house events, celebrate achievements and motivate pupils to demonstrate the school’s values. By taking on this responsibility, House Captains develop leadership, organisation and public speaking skills while learning the importance of teamwork and service. Pupils across the school benefit from increased opportunities to work together, build house spirit and take pride in being part of the wider school community.

Reading Ambassadors promote a love of reading throughout the school and help to inspire others to enjoy books and stories. They support reading events, recommend books, help maintain reading areas and encourage younger pupils to engage with reading for pleasure. The Year 6 reading ambassadors read regularly with the Year 3 children, coaching, encouraging and inspiring a love of reading. Through this role, ambassadors develop confidence, communication skills and a deeper appreciation of literature. Other pupils benefit from positive reading role models, exciting reading opportunities and a culture that celebrates books, helping to foster strong literacy skills and a lifelong enjoyment of reading.