School Council and Junior Leadership Team

What is a School Council?

A School Council is a formal group of pupils elected by their peers to represent their views and contribute to decision-making within the school. It provides a structured opportunity for pupils to influence school life and take part in democratic processes.

Why do we have a School Council?

At Banks Road Primary School, we believe that children should have a voice in decisions that affect them. This belief is supported by Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which states that children have the right to express their views freely in all matters affecting them.

Our School Council:

Gives pupils a meaningful way to share their ideas and opinions.
Encourages active participation in school improvement.
Develops leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
Promotes understanding of democracy, citizenship, and accountability.

What does the School Council do?

School Councillors meet regularly to:

Discuss issues raised by their classmates.
Work on projects to improve school life.
Represent the school in meetings and events.
Lead initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental campaigns, and pupil wellbeing activities.

Meet Our School Councillors for 2025–26

Our newly elected School Councillors represent each class from Year 3 to Year 6. They were chosen through a democratic vote and pledged to make a positive difference in our school community.

Profiles of our current councillors will be added soon—watch this space!

Recent Highlights

Visit from Maria Eagle MP
Our School Council welcomed our local Member of Parliament, Maria Eagle, for a Q&A session and school tour. Pupils asked thoughtful questions about local issues and shared their ideas for improving our community.
Trip to the Palace of Westminster
Councillors travelled to London to learn about Parliament and democracy. They visited Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, and the Palace of Westminster, where they met members of the House of Lords and explored the Education Centre.
Liverpool Schools’ Parliament
Pupils participated in the Lower House of Schools’ Parliament at Liverpool Town Hall, meeting key decision-makers and presenting their manifesto for a better Liverpool.

Get Involved

We encourage all pupils to take part in School Council elections and share their ideas with their class representatives. Together, we can make Banks Road Primary School an even better place to learn and grow.