The Oaky Voice is our School Council which represents the views of all our children. It gives children the opportunity to make their voices heard and be an important part of the school community. The School Council responds to questions driven by the School Development Plan, this makes sure that children have an input into ideas for change in the school. They can propose and take forward ideas and projects on behalf of their peers, and be involved with Senior Leaders, in strategic planning and processes. This year, Mr Cole and Mrs Gale are running school council alongside the children.
The structure of our school council
Our school council consists of a Junior Leadership team and Class Council members. Children are invited to apply by completing an application form if they want a place on the JLT. Classes hold a democratic vote for their class council member.
| Head Girl (Y6) | Head Boy (Y6) |
| Deputy Head Girl (Y5) | Deputy Head Boy (Y5) |
| Reading Champion (x4) | Wellbeing Champion (x4) |
| Community Champion (x2) | Climate Champion (x1) |
Our school council consists of a Junior Leadership Team and Class Council members.
Meet our Junior Leadership Team for 2025 and 2026
Head Boy/Girl and Deputy Head Boy'Girl roles
As well as representing the school and leading by example at all times by demonstrating our Oaky Family Values, our Head boy/girl and Deputy Head boy/girl welcome visitors to our school and lead assemblies. They also help to support the Well-being and Reading champions, as well as carrying out learning walks through the eyes of the child and lead and support any community events or fundraising. In addition, they work closely with Mrs Reilly and Miss Coates to share their input into the School Development Plan.
Well-being Champions
Our Well-being champions work together to make sure that children feel safe and happy at school. They are heavily involved in Children's Mental Health Week and are excellent role models when it comes to making sure our behaviour curriculum is followed in school. This year, they will also be having some training on understanding how our brain and hormones play a part in how we feel. This will hopefully help them to feel more confident when helping others. This year, our well-being champions will be trained in some mindfulness practices so they can be active ambassadors for being present in the moment.
Reading Champions
Our Reading champions are passionate about books! If you speak to any one of them, they will be able to talk at length about their favourite authors and texts they have read! Their job is to help to promote a love of reading throughout the school by helping Miss Jago (English lead and Assistaht Head), Mr Cole (Pupil Premium Lead and Assistant Head) and Miss Hart (Phonics Lead). They are especially busy during World Book Week, where they help to promote a love of reading and help out at our very busy book fayre.
Community Champions
We are proud to be a part of the One Community Trust, as well as having the word community in our school name! Community is at the heart of everything we do. We know how important it is to be part of a healthy, happy, well-connected community and to want to contribute positively within a community. Our Community Champions play an active role in supporting community events both within and beyond school, for example, supporting with the planning and running of the Oaky Christmas Markets, supporting our local foodbank and any other fundraisers we take part in throughout the school year.
Climate Champion
A new role for 2025-26, which indicates the importance of education and how our younger generation can become stewards of our planet. All schools are now required to write a climate action plan. Mrs Salisbury has worked hard on this and can be found under the 'About Us' - 'Priorities for this year' tab. Our Climate Champion supports Mrs Salisbury in achieving the aims of the plan, for example, ensuring we become more energy efficient by switching off lights around the building, developing our garden areas and improving our recycling facilities.
School Council works because of:
TEAMWORK – We all have specific roles which means we work as a team
COMMUNICATION – Between children and children, and adults and children, good communication allows for good listening which enables everyone to be heard.
DEDICATION – Every School Council member is committed to the role – to be the voice of all.
LEADERSHIP – Developing the skills of leadership, allowing anyone to make a difference within school.
CHILDREN’S VOICE – School Council represent the voice of all children
SUPPORT – School Council are available, visible (through their gold and red ties) and open to offer support to children across the whole school. They are the gateway to Senior Leaders and adults in school.
Each School Council member reflects the role of Senior Leaders within school. Click on the link 'How We Work' to find out more.
By having an Oaky School Council, children:
- Enjoy and feel empowered by their education;
- Feel that school responds to their needs and views;
- Have the opportunity to let adults know their feelings and opinions about things that affect them;
- Have a say about decisions, and to play an active role in making their school a better place;
- Develop active life skills through participation and leadership;
- Actively participate in the British value of democracy.