Sandal Magna Community Academy

The heart & future of the community

Pupil Leadership

School Council

At Sandal Magna Community Academy, we have a group of children who form our School Council every year. Every child from Year 1 to Year 6 has the opportunity to put themselves forward to be a school councillor.

These children are responsible for:

  • Working with their classes to discuss any current issues, concerns or developments
  • Feeding back relevant information from School Council meetings to their class and class teacher
  • Supporting the organisation of events to help raise money for charities.
  • Making informed decisions about our school, eg: playground equipment/ rules
  • Inviting visitors into our school when appropriate
  • Working in and communicating with the local community, eg: advertising events, visiting local businesses

We value the role of the School Council in our school as we believe it allows children:

  • To develop confidence and interpersonal skills
  • To be actively involved in decision making that will have a direct impact on their community
  • To work with a range of people, eg: people from the local community
  • To begin to understand how a democracy means working fairly
  • To have a voice within their local community
  • To reflect on the needs of their school and chosen charity

Reading Ambassadors

Reading Ambassadors are pupil leaders who champion a love of reading throughout the school. They act as positive role models, encouraging their peers to read for pleasure and helping to create an engaging reading culture. By sharing book recommendations, supporting reading events, and promoting the library and Reading Sheds. Reading Ambassadors help inspire others to develop confidence, enjoyment, and lifelong reading habits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote reading across the school through enthusiasm and positive role modelling.
  • Recommend books and share favourite reads with other pupils.
  • Support younger readers by listening to them read and offering encouragement.
  • Help organise and run reading events, competitions, and celebrations.
  • Assist in maintaining and promoting the school library or reading areas.
  • Gather pupil feedback on books and reading activities.
  • Create displays and reading promotions to encourage wider participation.
  • Welcome visiting authors, storytellers, or guests involved in reading initiatives.
  • Encourage participation in reading challenges and literacy-focused projects.
  • Represent pupil voice in discussions about reading and library development.

Mental Health Champions

Mental Health Champions are pupil leaders who promote positive mental health and wellbeing across the school community. They help to create a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to seek help when needed. By raising awareness of wellbeing, encouraging kindness, and supporting school initiatives, Mental Health Champions play an important role in helping pupils understand the importance of looking after their mental health and supporting others.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the school.
  • Act as positive role models by demonstrating kindness, respect, and inclusivity.
  • Help raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing through campaigns and events.
  • Encourage pupils to talk about their feelings and seek support when needed.
  • Support wellbeing initiatives, such as Mental Health Awareness Week and wellbeing activities.
  • Gather pupil voice and feedback on wellbeing issues within the school.
  • Help create displays and resources that promote positive mental health.
  • Welcome and support pupils who may be feeling lonely or excluded.
  • Encourage positive friendships, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.
  • Work alongside staff to help foster a safe, supportive, and caring school environment.