Pupils as leaders
"Pupils told me that they feel safe in school and know who to speak to if they need extra support or are worried."
OFSTED OCTOBER 2018
Leaders
At Ashford Park we encourage all of our children to take an active role in school and community life. We believe that their contributions are vital in shaping the vision and values of our great school and for developing the skills to become good citizens in the future. Opportunities for our children to lead include:
- Smart School Council (Communications and Actions team members)
- House Captains
- Head Boys and Head Girls
- Prefects
- Friendly faces
- Eco School leaders
- Sport Ambassadors
FRIENDLY FACES
Our Friendly Faces welcome our children from Reception to year 6 every morning, with a warm and welcoming smile at each school gate. The smiles continue throughout the day, especially in our Reception classes at lunch and break times.
"As a Friendly face, we come in to school 10 minutes early and wait at the gates just in case anyone feels unsettled or needs escorting to their classroom. We get to wear yellow luminous vest tops and a round smiley faced badge!"
"A Friendly face is being a good role model and being as kind as possible. We are here to help if you need us, just give us a shout!"
"As a Friendly face you get lots of opportunities to meet new children and show them around our school."
"As a Friendly face, it's important to always wear a smile."
"Being a Friendly face is a great job and I would definately recommend applying for it."
"As a Friendly face it is my job to help keep everybody safe."
"When the new Reception children start school next week, we are responsible for showing them to their class, where to put their things and to provide the mums and dads with tissues in case they cry."
Please find the Head Girl, Head Boy and Prefect job descriptions below:
Head Boy / Head Girl
Job Description
- Ambassadors for APPS
- Present certificates in Celebration of Learning assemblies
- Support assemblies for Parents/Carers (chairs, tea/coffee)
- Prepare prefect rota and ensure copies given to class teachers and posted in appropriate areas
- Ensure prefects carry out the duties when allocated
- Assistance in hall at lunchtime (as required, especially with new Reception Children)
- Buddies for Reception – including start of the day, break and lunchtimes
- Wet Play leaders in Reception/Year1
- Support adults during assemblies
- Support parent workshops (tours of the school which may include evening duties, answer questions)
- Support adults throughout school whenever required, considering health and safety (moving equipment, books etc.)
- Break and lunchtime duties to keep everyone safe (Year 5/6 locker area and outside M1 unit)
- Represent the school to the wider community
Key Role Requirements
- Excellent role model
- Responsible
- Good listener
- Outstanding attendance
- Enthusiastic learner
- Correct uniform at all times
- Respect for school property
- Support adults when required
- Be fair to all
Application Process
- Complete appropriate application form by closing date
- Mrs Tarrant and Mrs Allen to shortlist if appropriate
- Candidates may be interviewed by Mrs Tarrant and Mrs Allen
- Candidates may have to give speech in school assembly
- Announcements of successful candidates made in school assembly
- The process may take up to 3 weeks after closing date
“Hi, I’m Emily and I want to become head girl. I’ve wanted to be head girl ever since I saw head girls and boys back when I was in year 1. I was inspired by how caring and supportive they were and knew that this was a goal that I wanted to achieve when I got to year 6!
I wish to be a head girl because I want to help make the school a better environment for everyone and encourage others to reach their potential.
I believe I would make a brilliant head girl since I am compassionate, respectful and always look out for others. I’m reliable and 100% committed to ensuring your voice is heard. Therefore, I’m always open to your suggestions and new ideas to make our school the best we can! I constantly try to show our school values: belonging, compassion, challenge, resilience, aspiration and peace in my actions and use them as a constant reminder to always remember to be kind to others and persevere to overcome challenges that we face.
So if you want a fun, enthusiastic school, vote for me!
Thank you for listening. :D”
“Hello, I’m Nathan. Some of you may know me but some may not. I think that I would make a really good head boy at Ashford Park Primary School since I would represent the school very well. I work very hard and put all of my effort into my work, and I will listen to everybody’s ideas and do the best that I can to make those ideas come to life. I would really appreciate it if you vote for me. Thank you.”
“Good morning / afternoon everyone. My name is Eesa and I am running for head boy (as you already know). I would like to receive this role because I am a proud member of Ashford Park, and I would like to represent it in the best way I possibly can.
I will show good behaviour at all times, I will respect teachers and children; I will be a role model for the whole school. I shall show good leadership as well.
I am extremely confident when speaking with staff and children, also when making speeches in front of an audience (like now). I am very approachable and kind too.
Thank you for your time.
Please vote for me. “
“Good morning! As some of you know, my name is Ashleen and I am here today to tell you why I feel I deserve to be your head girl for this year.
I feel I have many strengths and skills that are needed to be a good head girl. I am patient, kind and caring and listen to everyone’s views, whilst keeping an unbiased opinion myself.
I know being a head girl is a big responsibility and I feel I can fulfil it to the best of my ability. Finally, if I were head girl, I would find different ways to encourage as many of you guys and the younger students to become more involved in making you and our school the best we can be!”
Prefects
Job Description
Ambassadors for APPS
- Assistance in hall at lunch time (as required, especially with new Reception Children)
- Buddies for Reception – anytime during breaks
- Wet Play leaders in Reception/Year1
- Chairs in assembly
- Support adults during assemblies
- Support parents workshops
- Parents assemblies
- Support adults throughout school whenever required, considering health and safety (moving equipment, books etc)
- Break and lunchtime duties to keep everyone safe (Year 5/6 locker area and outside M1 unit)
Key Role Requirements
- Excellent Role Model
- Good Listener
- Enthusiastic learner
- Outstanding attendance
- Correct uniform at all times
- Respect for school property
- Support adults when required
- Be Fair to all
Application Process
- Complete appropriate application form by closing date
- Mrs Tarrant and Mrs Allen to shortlist if appropriate
- Candidates may be interviewed by Mrs Tarrant and Mrs Allen
- Candidates may have to give speech in school assembly
- Announcements of successful candidates made in school assembly
- The process may take up to 3 weeks after closing date
Junior Playleaders
In September our newly appointed Junior Playleaders received training for the exciting role that they had all applied for. The children discovered some new games and learnt how to encourage everyone to join in with the activities. They were all really enthusiastic about helping to make playtime a great experience for everyone.
Sports Leaders
Do you love Sport and P.E?
Are you:
· Reliable?
· Kind?
· Hardworking?
· Organised?
Then you could be an
Ashford Park Sports Leader
Ashford Park is looking for children, to work as a team, who will be responsible for:
· Keeping the PE shed tidy, including making sure all the balls are pumped up;
· Supporting the new lunchtime clubs
· Running a Physi-Fun club once a week
· Speaking with children to find out about how PE and Sport can be improved at Ashford Park and feeding back the information to Miss Butcher
If you think you could be an ambassador, please take an application form and return it to
Good Luck
