We have introduced a range of pupil leadership opportunities to help children develop responsibility, confidence and an understanding of how they can contribute to a safe, welcoming and inclusive school where everyone feels valued.
Head Pupils
At the start of each academic year, Year 6 pupils are invited to apply to become a Head Pupil. Applicants submit an expression of interest to the Headteacher and, following shortlisting, are invited to an interview with the Senior Leadership Team.
Our Head Pupils wear a badge to identify their role and act as ambassadors for Rosherville C of E Academy. They represent the school at open events, welcome visitors, contribute to collective worship and support younger pupils. They also work alongside the Communications Team to help improve school life and bring about positive change.
The role provides valuable opportunities for pupils to develop confidence, responsibility and leadership skills while making a positive contribution to our school community.
Pupil Voice
At Rosherville C of E Academy, we believe every child should have a voice and know that their views are heard and valued. Through our Smart School Council (SSC), every pupil is a member of the School Council and has opportunities to share their ideas and help shape school life.
Our Communications Team leads the SSC, meeting regularly to discuss matters that are important to pupils. This includes raising money for charity, supporting our wider community and suggesting improvements to teaching, learning, play and everyday school life. The team helps ensure that pupils’ views lead to meaningful action and positive change.
Year 6 pupils can apply to become Communications Team Leaders. Each leader has a specific responsibility and wears a badge to help others identify their role. Additional Communications Team roles are filled by Year 5 pupils through a democratic nomination and voting process. This gives pupils opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities, represent their peers and help make Rosherville an even better place to learn and grow.
Trust Student Voice
At Aletheia Academies Trust, we all understand the importance of getting all pupils involved in the direction of the schools and how students can be an instrument to affect positive change in our school communities. Bi-monthly a number of school councils from each school get together to discuss what individual schools have done recently, to plan what they want to achieve in Student Voice for next year and ways to ensure the group is feeding into the Trust to have an impact on the overall development.
To find out more about our Student Voice, please visit the Trust website here.
House Captains
Our House Captains take on an important leadership role within our school community. They represent their houses with pride, encourage teamwork and participation, and motivate others to demonstrate our Christian values of Compassion, Courage and Wisdom.
House Captains are selected each term, giving children opportunities to develop their leadership skills and take on additional responsibilities. We look for children who demonstrate enthusiasm, a positive attitude, responsibility and a willingness to make a positive contribution to school life.
Our House Captains enjoy collecting the weekly house points from all classes and proudly announcing their house totals during Celebration Worship every Friday. They are role models for others and help to build a strong sense of teamwork, belonging and house spirit across our school.
Eco-Committee
At Rosherville C of E Academy, we are committed to caring for our environment and making a positive difference in our local community. Our purpose-built school is designed to meet the Department for Education’s Net Zero Carbon in Operation standards, incorporating sustainable features that help reduce energy consumption and our environmental impact.
Our Eco-Committee is made up of representatives who are nominated and voted for by their classmates across the school. The committee meets regularly to share ideas, lead environmental projects and encourage everyone to take care of the world around them.
A key part of their role is learning about the sustainable features of our new school building, understanding how they work and sharing this knowledge with pupils and staff. They are committed to finding ways to build on these features by reducing energy and water use, minimising waste and making more environmentally friendly choices across the school.
Previous projects have included litter picks in our local area and making bird feeders to support wildlife during the winter months. Through their work, our Eco-Committee helps our school community understand that small changes can make a big difference, both within our school and in the wider community.
Worship Leads
We are pleased to introduce our new Worship Leads! These pupils will play an important role in supporting and leading collective worship across the school. They will help to create meaningful opportunities for reflection, prayer and discussion, encouraging others to explore our Christian values of courage, compassion and wisdom. Through their enthusiasm and commitment, they will help make our worship welcoming, engaging and meaningful for everyone. The will build their confidence by taking part in whole school worship and responsibilities include introducing the worship with the opening prayer, reading from the bible, ensuring children are taking part in the worship when it comes to reflection and closing the worship with prayer and a sending. We are excited to see them grow in confidence as they take on this special responsibility.
Our Worship Leads play an important role in supporting and leading collective worship across the school. They help to create meaningful opportunities for prayer, reflection and discussion, encouraging pupils to explore our Christian values of Compassion, Courage and Wisdom.
Worship Leads are selected each term, recognising children who demonstrate enthusiasm, responsibility and a genuine interest in contributing to the spiritual life of our school. The role provides an opportunity to develop confidence, deepen their understanding of Christian worship and support others in their faith journey.
Their responsibilities include welcoming everyone to worship, leading the opening prayer, reading from the Bible, encouraging participation during times of reflection, and leading the closing prayer and sending. They also take opportunities to lead parts of whole-school worship, helping to make it welcoming, engaging and meaningful for everyone.
Our mustard seed vision reminds us that something small can grow into something great. Through their leadership, our Worship Leads help to nurture faith, encourage others to explore their God-given potential and create opportunities for everyone to flourish.