School Council

Welcome to our School Council 2025-2026

A school council provides a meaningful way in which learners can voice their opinions and have their views and needs taken into account in decisions that impact them. They provide a means to listen to learners and to act upon what they say. School councils are also a way of providing learners with the opportunity to develop participation skills, so that they become active citizens in the school community and beyond.

We value the opinions of our learners and our school council gives learners a forum to share these opinions with our school council teacher representative, headteacher and other members of staff. Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) states that every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. At Bryn Elian we feel this is vital in supporting school improvement and providing meaningful opportunities for our learners.

At Ysgol Bryn Elian, our school council is a group from Years 7 to 13 that represents the views of all our learners. The group are elected by their year groups to represent them at the beginning of each academic year. Our school council meet every half term to discuss any issues and develop action plans moving forward.

The school council gives our learners the opportunity to have their voices heard and be part of the whole school community. It helps them to make decisions about school life and organise projects that provide the best educational environment for all learners in Bryn Elian. Learners are able to make suggestions via their year group representatives or through the QR codes that are displayed around school.

School Council aims:

• To meet regularly to discuss their views and be heard
• To make sure learners have a place to voice their concerns, opinions and thoughts
• To organise whole school and class events
• To help organise or facilitate charity days
• To make sure our school is a happy and safe place for all of our learners
• To encourage all learners in school to suggest ideas and improvements
• To ensure any suggestions or concerns are listened to and acted upon

Ysgol Bryn Elian School Council Priorities 2025-2026

Resilience: Promote resilience and a growth mindset by recognising learners who persevere through challenges and show ongoing improvement via a peer nominated ‘Resilient Learner of the Month’ award.

Wellbeing: Develop and strengthen partnerships with external organisations to support learner wellbeing, mental health and healthy lifestyle initiatives across the school.

Fundraising: Organise and lead initiatives that raise funds for school projects, fostering community involvement and strengthening relationships.

If you have any suggestions for the School Council to consider please scan the QR Code below and complete the School Council Suggestion Box Form.