Pupil Parliament – St Blaise Primary School

Pupil Parliaments

28th January	What does the word challenge mean to you? KS2 Something that you could find difficult and hard Challenge yourself to help you in future life Something I sweat on You can get better and better at it – like playing games Something I think about even at home Being pushed into the unknown and working in a different way Something that is impossible that you need to work on Something you can’t do that you learn to do Something you struggle with Push people harder Something hard that you try and get correct Something that is hard but you are having a go at it Someone is challenging you to do something better so that youlearn from it It feels impossible but if you try hard it might be possible Something that can be tricky but you are having a go It’s about determination Doing things that you find hard and not giving up Trying new things Challenge is something that is difficult for me KS1 Competitions Something you don’t know how to do Games Something that might scare you Something you have to try at Working hard and trying hard Reception You are going to do something and not give up Try new things We have challenges to do	How are you challenged at school? KS2 Joseph is a challenge – learning lines, being on stage – hitting the high notes, learning the dances Joseph puts me out of my comfort zone- singing as a solo in front of people because I have never done it before I challenge myself in maths I feel challenged in maths but not in English Kindness tokens are a challenge The king who banned darkness in English Some of the books at school Reading is my challenge Moving schools – this will be a challenge Maths and English are a challenge Multi-step word problems Getting homework done Spelling is hard Maths is challenging – particularly fractions – all of the time I am challenged in multiplication to use higher numbers Tables are a challenge Learning Mandarin is hard Swimming is a challenge – swimming in the deep end of the pool Learning things about a new topic is challenging Working really hard Football and other PE- it is hard work English is hard – writing is a challenge Learning science at school Being in a sports team KS1 Tasks that we have to do School values – kindness tokens – being kind Adults give challenges Collecting leaves for our tree Writing is a challenge Reception Learning letters and how to write We are challenged to make things – make a car To get quietly onto the carpet To be kind To learn to read Mrs Green challenges us to learn
17th November	Anti-bullying week What is bullying? What does it look/feel like? It makes people feel lonely Feel angry and sad When people say unkind words to you or hurt you everyday It makes you feel that you can’t tell someone It feels like you are in a time loop getting hurt over and over again Bullying is a bad action like pushing and hurting It feels like you might explode Bullying happens over and over and over again Bullying happens over time Bullies repeat things for weeks and weeks and weeks Sometimes it is saying names and being rude. Several Times On Purpose Harsh comments Not following our school rules Distressing and cruel It can be hurting people physically and mentally It makes you feel like you are doing something wrong Someone is calling you the same things over and over again someone is picked on day after day It is a type of hurt and pain that is physical or mental The person who gets bullied feels	What can you do to stop bullying? Have love in your heart – show love Be kind – kind hands, kind feet, kind words Tell teachers and adults – tell your family, tell other friends Include people in games – don’t leave them out Don’t give up Speak about it Think how they might feel – bullies tend to have been bullied Don’t do bad things back Stand up for your friends – be loyal Say no thank you If you don’t have anything nice to say, say nothing Respect each other Speak Out Stop Bullying Forever Tell the headteacher – tell staff Tell them to stop and walk away Don’t be a bully be a buddy Don’t be a bystander Make posters – show awareness in school Set a good example by being kind If you get into an argument then don’t accelerate it – stop and think Always be friendly to each other Group up with a person who has been bullied
1st July	The Journey to School If you don’t walk to school – what stops you? Too far away – Didcot, Harwell etc Too far to walk Driving is quicker Mum and Dad go to work – they drop me off	How could we make your journey to school more interesting? Play tag on the way Singing Playing I spy Playing games Look at the scenery Play footbal Things to do when we are waiting on the playground Bumpy road – different feelings A slide into the classroom Flowers on the way and in the entrance Put flowers in the field by the entrance Put a proper football pitch in the field by the entrance Come to school one way and go home another Walk with your friends Go on the bus if you live in Milton village Keep the nice welcome An obstacle course Hopscotch Bike path Can we have England flags A zebra crossing An obstacle course Number and letter hunts I-Spy my town, where I live – look out for things (postbox, roundabout etc)
16th June	Is the Goverment important? Why? – Maple Class Yes, without it everyone would run wild. However if they make a bad decision it could ruin the economy. Yes because they hold the economy together – sometimes they don’t go the right way No, because there is too much hierarchy Yes because without the government there would be no funding for education and jobs – but more people should be allowed to make decsisions Yes because there would be trouble without it They are important but they don’t always make the right decisions No because the government makes people stress Yes because society would fall apart Yes because without it we wont be safe and we might all get COVID 19!!! Yes we couldn’t keep safe without rules Yes they make the laws like making people wear seatbelts. They help with lots of things like pandemics Yes because we can hear what they say Yes we need people to rule Yes because you need rules otherwise people would steal stuff Yes and no – they boss people around and they can look after people that are poor and weak	*Pupil Parliament – How should young people be represented? – Maple Class.* Children are the future – adults will die and we will be left. Children should be able to vote at ten Children should be able to do everything that adults can We show kindness and respect Let children put their ideas into things We should be represented in the way that all people are represented Interview us, ask us All young people should be listened to and they should have their own opinions We should be represented and have a voice Have a young people’s party Have a pupil parliament in parliament Have a kid voice day Go to parliament and say what we think Let young people vote Have a national child’s day where we get to vote and contribute towards society I think you should be 16 or over so that you make the right choice
5th May 2021	How could our outdoor spaces help you to improve your fitness? A little gym – fitness equipment Basketball hoops Running track – mark out a mile Monkey bars Football pitch and goals – play a match everyday Parkour Fitness sheets on the fence like the old playground Spaces to run Climbing frames/things to climb on Gymnastic bars Hanging things Balancing Big loose part Rope climbs Gardening – grow fruit and vegetables Obstacle courses and trails Balance beams Pull up bars Swings and swinging tyres Ground trampolines Spinning things Zipline Twizzle bars Tree houses Wobbly bridge	We need to look after our outdoor areas – how could we work together to achieve this? Bins Litter pickers After play monitors to check it is tidy Rules up – agree Security monitors to protect the plants Learn and know about our environment Bird feeders and bug hotels Labels and storage – people in charge of equipment Spray a box on the playground, you have to go in there if you make a mistake If you don’t use the equipment carefully you get a day ban Older children tidy up Benches and seats Equipment shed Use red and yellow cards Charts and posters Have a KS1 and a KS2 side to the playground Have lots of plants and trees If you break a plant you have to replace it Time out spaces 3 chances Permanently ban them Have a shed for people who cannot behave
8th December 2020	How can we make the dinner hall a quieter place? Music – put it on Class points Tally charts Noise monitor – you could look at this each day House points Someone to be the speaker to say we are too loud Have a teacher on each table Be moved somewhere else if you are too noise You can only talk to the people on your table When we are finished lunch read quietly Reward us if we are quieter – hoop or dice game No shouting sign on each table Make a set of rules for the dining hall Win 10 points for the best class each sitting Use clapping to change the volume Table monitors Sit by friends on a Friday Have competitions
1st December 2020	*Why are trees important? What do they give you?* Oxygen Food Paper Furniture Wood They give animals shelter Strength Adventure Places to make dens Life Shade The give you a life to live They give you food and animals food They give hope and love – they show us the power of nature Trees are reliable – they are always there	*Why do we use a tree as our school emblem?* Because they help us We have lots at school Because classes are named after trees Look pretty They grow and we grow (lots of children said this) Our school is growing like trees grow and they are strong like school Fruit blossoms and we blossom (lots of children said this) Trees give you oxygen and help as your life continues – school does this as well (several said this) In autumn, the trees change colours just like our lives change Because when the leaves fall it is like us leaving with all we know Trees help you and so does school Because it is a symbol of life Every time a new person joins our school a new leaf grows The tree is the school, and we are the leaves It is like the teachers have become trees and we are the seeds Because trees are like homes – like our school Because they are part of the life cycle like we are Because they are important and have beautiful features like us Because they have to be determined to grow even in bad places Trees have spirits – they watch us grow We start as a seed then we grow, we get bigger and bigger then bloom The classes are trees, and the middle is the core They tell us to eat healthy – trees have apples and pears and fruit The trees are the teachers, and we are the leaves, they grow old an when we are old enough we fall off our lives The school is the tree and the leaves our community – without the community the tree wouldn’t survive
25th September 2020	*What is important at break times?* Time to calm down Having fun To relax and refresh Break from work Fitness, sport and keeping active Time to be with different people Alone time Being peaceful Time to catch up with friends Have space Time to eat snacks Fresh clean air Chatting time Time to catch up and have nice conversations *What would you like it to look like?* Welcoming Like a dream come true Environmental – growing spaces Bright and colourful plants Animal shaped bins Attractive for wildlife Natural Like a forest Like you’re in the wild Hills Calm in places Painted rocks Historic areas Laminated fitness and yoga ideas Roman ruins and houses – like the area used to be	*What do we need to provide?* Walls to climb Athletics track Long jump pit Monkey bars Dens Trees Tepees More football Stepping stones – stones to balance on Obstacle course Slide Fitness course Running track Netball goals Wrestling ring Animal bins A patch of grass Goals for the grass so we can play football Resting places Basket swing/ tyre swing Hammocks and places to rest and relax Hire referees Flowers Fake grass Slides Swings Strawberry plants and fruit trees Oak trees Sunflowers Seats Equipment sheds General waste bins, compost bins and recycling Climbing equipment – rock wall Chairs and tables Reading place Environmentally friendly equipment and spaces Basketball Den making equipment Monkey bars Sports equipment Places to sing and perform Sandpit Hopscotch
7th February 2020	What are my values? What is important to me? (most answers were said by many children) People/animals My Mum – show her love My Mum and Dad Family Special friends My pets – cat – guinea pigs – dogs (one because he helps me when I am sad) My Parents Myself My niece My life My Dad Teachers Named children My football team Mrs Leach Rev. Phil Mr Lyne Mrs Moyes Being like a family at school Future I want to be Prime Minister Other My sleep Learning The Mosque Sports School, it helps me so much.	Emotions and values Love Feeling special Happiness Care Respect- showing it to friends and family Peace Friendship – because some people might have no one to play with. Be kind and love each other Never give up Determination Creation Passion Having goals and going for them Quiet peace Learning To be able to overcome fear. Objects/things My teddies – my first one – my big one My home My room My phone Toys My Bed My hobbies My school Hot chocolate
24th January 2020	Why is it important to eat healthily? Live longer Stronger bones and teeth – calcium Be stronger Stay disease free Be strong and healthy Be a better person Be faster So you don’t die Have more energy Better diet Grow big and strong Get stronger and taller So you don’t get ill You will get ill eating rubbish all day To stay in shape You need a bit of everything You could die younger if you eat unhealthily Be fit So you don’t get sick So you can access everything Prevent bullying about size Healthy eyes and nails	How can we improve the quality of our lunchboxes? Have less crisps Eat more fruit No chocolate in our boxes Try new things we have not tried before Have fruit not chocolate Eat more veg. Have more vegetarian food Check the sugar Reduce the packaging Less junk more good Have a chunk of cheese not a cheese string Different things each day Make our own Have a group to discuss lunches Have fruit everyday – have veg as well Add salad to wraps and sandwiches Only have water at lunchtime Have school dinners Grow vegetables at gardening club Breadsticks and hummus Fruit for every class Rewards for healthy boxes No chocolate or jam in sandwiches Tell parents about alternatives.
10th January 2020	Should we help the homeless? Yes – it is not their fault Yes – one day we might be in their position Yes – because they need our help Yes – everyone should feel safe Sometimes we need to be careful because it could be a scam Yes because we are all human Yes because we should be kind Yes, yes, yes Yes – we should help if we can Yes – because they don’t deserve to be homeless Yes because we could make a change Yes – homeless people might starve to death if we don’t Yes – we might save their life Yes – we should try and make a difference Yes because we wouldn’t like to be homeless	How can we help the homeless? Give people food, money and a hot drink Give them sleeping bags Give money to homeless charities Smile and say hello Let people come into school and not pay any money Ask them if they are hungry and give them food if they are See if they have got a place to sleep Make it better for them Make sure that they know where to get help Respect them Give clothes Buy buildings Use old buildings Give them vouchers Give them books Give them blankets
8th November 2019	What is bullying? What might it look like? When you hurt someone’s feelings and you do it over and over again Doing it every day – doing little things on purpose Telling people they look stupid Pushing people over Making fun of the way you look Constantly saying and doing things on purpose Hitting, pushing Violence, words, judgements- more than once When someone hurts you or is mean to you on purpose Bullying will worry you inside Hurting feelings over and over again Being unkind all of the time Talking behind your back Purposeful hurting Pushing, kicking, hurting and making fun of people Being hurtful Breaking your things People hurting your feelings over a long time Swearing or using ride words Bullying is horrible	How Should we act? Tell a teacher Tell the most trustworthy adults Walk away Tell them to stop doing it Don’t try and fight, tell someone you trust Tell family – Mum, Dad, Gramp, Aunt, Uncle Stand up for others Don’t react to people who say bad things to you Show them that they are not bothering you, then tell your teacher Tell Rocky, Kai, Cullen or Jakson – they will help Try and help them in case there is something wrong Ignore them then tell your Mum and Dad Ask them if they are doing it for a reason – ask if you can help them Say stop Tell a play leader Tell them that they are hurting your feelings Don’t act back walk away We should not retaliate Tell someone quietly
16th October 2019	Why is it important to work in family/house teams? I like being with my family We learn about each other So we can talk to different people So we can discuss together We can help more people You make new friends It is important to work with your group so that you learn to work with different people So little ones know what to do and get help. So we can keep active and have friendly competitions We can be healthy and strong as a team We are like a family – it makes me feel like I have sisters and brothers Different groups can get together Older ones can help Good to show kindness Some of us don’t like being mixed at lunchtimes and would like to sit together	What type of events would you like to do as a house team? Go on trips Build together Baking and cooking Play house team games on a Monday together House team activity days – street art, poem writing, lego building Come to school in house team colours Football match Competitions to get house points around the school Scavenger hunts Gardening Drama Lessons together Movie making Go to the park together Running races Swim together Fundraising competition to see who can raise the most money
9th October 2019	Families What are the good and wonderful things we should thank God for within our families? We are all alive and together We have food and money, not always lots but we have more than many people We have a bed to sleep in and a roof over our heads That my Mum and Dad are together and love each other That we have pets to love That we have people who love us and care for us That we have love and support in our lives That I have brothers and sisters who help me when I am sad That I have a family who love me and keep me safe That I have my own bedroom That I have a family who help me and support me and make me who I am. That I have clothes and warmth and lovely food That I have the best family in the world That I have a family who love me We look after each other and make each other happy That are families take us to school and clubs My Mum is wonderful That we have people who are always there for us no matter what Cuddles and kisses to show us we are loved	What are the tricky and sometimes difficult things we should ask God’s help for within our families? Getting along with each other Not being altogether as a family anymore When my parents argue as it upsets me Being looked after by my older brother as he bosses me about When Mum asks you do to things like tidy your room that you don’t want to do Arguing with my siblings Being the oldest sibling as you’re expected to always set an examples and be well behaved and I don’t always want to Having to share a room when they don’t stop talking and let me sleep Having to share a room and they keep taking my stuff That my siblings wind me up That my baby sister screams alot and wakes me up early That my baby brother cries all the time and gets all the attention That my brother is always telling tales on me My Mum gets cross and upset when I argue with my siblings all the time Trying not to get shouted at
25th September 2019	Families What is a family? A group of people who love and help each other People you love and who love you People who love and care for you A family is a group of people who love and care for each other and help each other when they need it All of your relatives and friends My carers and friends A group of people who can be related but don’t have to be They are related and care and love each other People who are kind to each other These are the people who I care about Family are your friends as well as caring for you It is my Mum and Dad A family is a big circle of love and hugs People who you care about People who will help you in bad situations People who always love you even if they are not all together	How do we show respect within our families? Helping Mum carry the shopping bags Looking after each other and showing that we care Share without arguing with our brothers and sisters because that would make Mum happy Have manners, remember to say thank you for everything they do for us Give a hug and say I love you Show understanding and help each other Show love to one another Be kind and help each other Listen to each other If someone is sad give them a cuddle and help them Listen to what we are being asked to do and then actually do it! Help lay and clear the table Playing with our siblings Don’t argue all the time
March 2019	Creation What do you Love most about God’s creation? Bird watching – particularly sparrows My Garden Grass Myself Toys Santa Horses Dogs and cats Trains Food The earth – humans wouldn’t exist Football and basketball My bed Sleeping and relaxing Crocodiles Animals Cheetahs Tropical lakes and palm trees The sun – it lights up our world Trees – they keep me alive School Flowers because they are pretty Dancing Butterflies Stars, moon and planets Friends and family Teachers My Mum France Going skiing The beach Archaeology Lego Monster trucks Mum and Dad People Empty places Phoenix High places Puppies	What can we do at School to look after God’s creation? Keep the playground clean and tidy One child in each class to turn the lights off Look after equipment – put lids on glue Have a cleaning day – Inside and outside Eco badge Put more signs up Recycling days Plant flowers, Plant herbs Fix the Science garden Help the bees – good plants and bee hives Do more gardening Bug houses Don’t waste food Pick up rubbish Have a pet Stop over sharpening pencils Look after white boards and pens and pencils Less cars Gardening club – Plant seeds Walk Be more outdoors Take off extra plastic Bike to school Tidy up after ourselves Water plants in school
February 2019	How can we be more involved in our local community? Dance classes Do things with the football club Brownies, Rainbows and guides – some children go to other local groups Gym/ trampoline club Sculptures and art projects in the community Community talent show Care for people Invite more people into school Have more shops Play netball Go to the bowling (bowls club) Have bingo Help our church more Invite people to eat at school – have lunch with friends in the community Rugby – tag or contact using the back field Open morning to raise money and awareness Make the school bigger Welcome new people to the community Have a school football team More sports club Community clean up – parks and hedges Make posters Have lessons in the community Install more things in the parks Give new people gifts Martial arts club Swimming pool Do more plays Picnic for everyone Do more fundraising for charity	How could we be more involved in our church? History of the church – finding out about the life of the church (make a book about it) Learn more about St Blaise Older ones showing Oak round Help the elderly to sing Read stories about Jesus Explore the church and the graveyard Pet service – blessing More assemblies Fund raise Do more activities at church – go more Do workshops there Pray there Do drama and play acting – more stories at church Choir to sing at church Cook food for them Share meals together Remembering Give food to the poor Make cakes to raise money for them Move the church by school so we could go more Have church at school Friday church More seats Make an area so we have our own church in school

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