School Council

Our School Council consists of two representatives from Years 1 to 6.

They meet with staff members to discuss issues that affect them in school and share ideas about health, safety and things they would like to change or improve in our school. The Chairperson and secretary are elected members of Year 6.

They are involved in decision making in school. It is our school and we take responsibility for making sure that every child is heard.

“I like being on School Council because we actually get to change things that matter to us.”
“It feels important knowing we can speak for our class and people listen.”

Mini Vinnies

Our Mini Vinnies play a key role in modelling Collective Worship across school and are a voice in the schools prayer life. The help year groups: Prepare; Gather together; Listen to the Word of God; Respond to the teachings of Jesus; Going Forth and spreading the Word of God.

“Being a Mini Vinnie helps me grow closer to God and help others do the same.”
“I enjoy leading prayers because it brings everyone together.”

Computer Champions

This Committee is made up of representatives from Key Stage 2 who work alongside Miss McAleenan.

Computer Champions at Our Lady of Fatima are pupils with a passion to help us to shape the vision and strategy around the use of technology.

They make sure that fellow pupils and their teachers have the skills to use those technologies effectively and safely.

“I like helping others learn new things on the computer.”
“It’s important to stay safe online, and we help remind everyone how.”

Eco Monitors Committee

This Committee consists of members of the school from Year 1 to 6.

They meet with Mr Ward and look at different ways of conserving energy to lower fuel bills along with reminding people to use water sparingly, and aiming to reduce paper waste at school.

“We remind people to turn off lights to help the planet.”
“It feels good knowing we are helping our school be greener - we even do litter picks to help the world.”

Wellbeing Committee / Happy Heroes

These committee members from Year 1 to 6 meet once a month with Miss Hung to discuss ways in which we can all develop a healthier lifestyle.

They will discuss the sustainability of Happy Minds and embed ways we can ensure all children have healthier, happier minds.

They will work closely with the Eco Committee.

“We help make sure everyone feels happy and supported.”
“It’s important to talk about our feelings and look after our mental health.”

Science Ambassadors Committee

These Committee members from Years 3 to 6 work alongside Miss O'Connell to promote curiosity about the world and how it works.

They also get the opportunity to work with pupils from other schools in the Odgen Trust to share their enthusiasm and knowledge in this subject.

They encourage their friends to develop their enquiring minds through Science.

“Science is fun because we get to investigate and ask questions.”
“I enjoy sharing experiments and ideas with other schools.”

Junior Safety Officers

These boys and girls and responsibly for checking the safety of the site and the school. They give monthly reports to the Principal and Site Manager to raise any concerns or share suggestions on what could be improved.

“We check around school to make sure everyone is safe.”
“It’s important that pupils help keep the school safe for everyone.”