Pupil Voice – School Council: ‘You Said, We Did!’
Friday 26 January 2024
Thank you to all pupils who have submitted comments and feedback via the School Council. Staff have listened to your suggestions and have implemented some changes.
You said:
Can we have more opportunities to talk to Prefects?
Can we have more opportunities to talk to Prefects?
We did:
The Prefects have introduced break-time catch-up sessions on Tuesdays and Thursday.
The Prefects have introduced break-time catch-up sessions on Tuesdays and Thursday.
You said:
PE leggings don’t stay up.
PE leggings don’t stay up.
We did:
We’ve asked for a new quality sample.
We’ve asked for a new quality sample.
You said:
Can instrumental lessons not be timetabled during academic lessons (particularly in Year 11)?
Can instrumental lessons not be timetabled during academic lessons (particularly in Year 11)?
We did:
We are looking at each individual pupil on a case-by-case basis to avoid clashes.
We are looking at each individual pupil on a case-by-case basis to avoid clashes.
You said:
Can more desks be made available for Year 11 day pupils to do their study?
Can more desks be made available for Year 11 day pupils to do their study?
We did:
Most pupils now have their own desk.
Most pupils now have their own desk.
You said:
Can we have more healthy snacks in the tuck shop so that more than one item can be bought?
Can we have more healthy snacks in the tuck shop so that more than one item can be bought?
We did:
From January you are able to buy one healthier snack and one other snack per visit.
From January you are able to buy one healthier snack and one other snack per visit.
You said:
The soap dispensers get blocked.
The soap dispensers get blocked.
We did:
We are doing more regular checks to ensure they are working properly.
We are doing more regular checks to ensure they are working properly.
You said:
Day pupils shouldn’t be accessing boarding corridors.
Day pupils shouldn’t be accessing boarding corridors.
We did:
We are controlling this using key card locks on doors.
We are controlling this using key card locks on doors.
You said:
Can we have a Culture Club?
Can we have a Culture Club?
We did:
Culture Club has been running since the start of the Spring Term.
Culture Club has been running since the start of the Spring Term.
You said:
Can there be more flexible PE options in Year 13?
Can there be more flexible PE options in Year 13?
We did:
We have introduced more flexibility.
We have introduced more flexibility.
You said:
Can we have BBQ sauce at lunchtime?
Can we have BBQ sauce at lunchtime?
We did:
Sachets are now available every day.
Sachets are now available every day.
You said:
Who is the School Counsellor?
Who is the School Counsellor?
We did:
Miss Bishop has done an assembly introducing herself to the school.
Miss Bishop has done an assembly introducing herself to the school.
You said:
Can we have socials with other schools?
Can we have socials with other schools?
We did:
We are planning a social for Years 7 and 8 with Lochinver School in the Summer Term.
We are planning a social for Years 7 and 8 with Lochinver School in the Summer Term.