Welcome to the 2025 St. John's School Council
We look forward to representing the views of all the children at St. John's and we are also hoping to add one or two new things to our agenda this year. If you have any ideas, please speak to one of the Council Representatives or to Miss Akosuah. You might have a good idea for a game at the Christmas or Summer Fairs or an idea of a charity that might benefit from some fundraising!
What is the School Council?
The school council works to make improvements to the school and the way we do things at St. John’s. The whole school answer a ‘Big Question’ every half term about different aspects of school life. The councillors make notes of the discussions and meet to vote on what motion should be implemented.
The School Council also hold events throughout the year to raise money for a charity of their choice.
Who are the School Councillors?
Every year we run an election campaign to vote for two new representatives from each class from Year 4-6. A good representative will speak at the council meetings about things that their class is interested in. They will also tell their class about what is going on in the council meetings.
Glossary
We try to be very professional in the council so we use a lot of professional words. Hopefully this will help.
Agenda - a list of things to talk about
Implemented – to put a plan, arrangement or decision into place
Councillor - someone who has been voted for to work for their class mates on the school council
Motion - an idea for the council to discuss
Quotes from our School Council
"I am passionate about School Council because this school is an absolutely wonderful school and I want to do everything I can to help it." - Kasia (Chair)
"I think I am a good school council member because I am kind and like helping people. I also Like to hear people's opinions." - Chibudom
"I am passionate about being on the School Council because I believe that as I am in the School Council I can change stuff at St John's for the benefit of the future of St John's School!" - Joseph
"I am passionate about being School Council because I want to share my ideas with different members of my school and help improve it." - Violet
"I am passionate about the School Council because I care about the school and making it a great place for everyone to learn and have fun." - Jonty
"I am passionate about the School Council because then I can make our school a better place and I think I will do a good job doing it." - Antonio
"I am passionate about School Council because I want to make the school a better place." - Lanre
"I am passionate about the School Council because I would like to help the school develop and improve." - Evie
"I am passionate about the School Council because I like making up ideas for the school and I think it could be a pretty cool job!" - Ava
"I believe that everyone in this school has a voice and if we join them together we can change this environment and make the world a better place." - Sophie
"I want to make the school a better place during my time in St Johns for all children to love, learn and flourish in learning sport and music. I would like children to think that the school is a fun and great place to be. I also want my voice to be heard around the school." - Elliot
"This school is a good place but I can make it even more better. I will listen to every single one of your ideas and I am very responsible." - Tara J
Our Chosen Charity – The MONDO Foundation (supporting RIBS school)
RIBS schools started in 1990 as a result of a need to create an English school for the young children from the surrounds of Maneybhanjang to have a full English education.
At that time, the only English schools available were in Darjeeling, too far away and out of budget for the majority of the families in the villages.
Since 2003, RIBS has been receiving support from the MONDO Foundation, a British/Indian charity, working with some schools around Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
Besides financial support, the MONDO Foundation have been sending volunteers to RIBS since 2004 (one of which being Mr Adams) which, so far, have been a great contribution to the school, the children and the local community.
The support from the School Council has contributed to the completion of the school building and is now helping to purchase vital equipment for the children to use.
Mondo Foundation - community-led projects in Nepal, India and Tanzania - Mondo