Purpose and Rules created by our School Councillors:

We are all very interested in learning about the democratic process at Copthorne Junior School! Just like adults in the UK elect Members of Parliament, we have the chance to elect School Councillors from our class to represent the class on the School Council.  At the beginning of the school year pupils who are interested run a campaign to win votes to become their Class Councillor. This year the children designed some incredible posters, created compelling PowerPoints and prepared some persuasive speeches, to encourage their classmates to vote for them. Eventually, the last three boys and girls in each class still in the running, gave a final battle speech. Then votes were cast privately by every child in a class. 

The School Councillors for 2026-2027 are...   

• Beech - Jack and Molly
• Rowan - Thomas and Isla
• Chestnut - Dillon and Noah
• Willow - Theo and Thandi                                                 
• Elm - Ayden and Audrey
• Sycamore - Yaqub and Toby
• Maple - Alexa and Chloe
• Oak - Amelia and Elyse

Copthorne's School Council is active and enthusiastic. The School Council is an opportunity for the children to voice any concerns or thoughts they have about their learning, school environment, safety and issues within the local and wider community. Any issues which have been discussed are then fed back to each class via their Council reps.

The School Council are working on making travelling to and from school safer with Mrs Garrard, and bringing awareness to road safety, both for children and families.

 Last year's School Council presented their ideas to the Parish Council and secured funding to purchase some laminated signs for around the village, informing drivers of vehicles about the speed limit and driving safely.

Charities that the School Council have decided to support this year:

• Children in Need
• St Catherine's Hospice
• Red Nose Day