Overthorpe C of E Academy

OVERTHORPE PUPIL LEADERS

'...in our family we nurture the courage and skills to fly higher than the flock.'

At Overthorpe we encourage our children to take an active role in all aspects of school leadership. We have children who are actively involved in decision making for the whole school and proactively lead in important areas of the school. At the beginning of the school year, children have to apply for specific leadership roles within school and are interviewed by members of the senior leadership team to establish their suitability for the role. 

School Council

This is a key role in driving school improvement. Our school council works alongside staff and act as the spokespersons for their classes in making key changes to how our school runs. There will be two school council leaders for each class from year 1 upwards. 

Collective Worship Council

Our Collective Worship council consists of 1 child from every class from year 1 upwards. They plan and deliver assemblies with our R.E leader and deliver worship in church during our church worship events.

Worship Helpers

There are a number of key roles that our Worship Helpers carry out. One aspect of this role is that of a 'welcomer.' These pupils welcome other pupils and staff to the hall for collective worship. These pupils also support staff in the delivery of collective worship, putting out and tidying away chairs and managing the screen, computer and music. Additionally, these pupils light our candle and say our worship welcome and our reflection and prayer at the end of worship. 

Little Book Worms

Our Little Book Worms support, one day a week, in keeping our library organised and tidy. These children share our school passion and love of reading, giving opinions on our library and its content, ensuring that it meets the needs of all of our pupils.

Reception Buddies

These are lunchtime, playtime buddies whose role is to ensure that everyone has something to do during playtimes. They engage in play with children who woudl like support. These children also support in walking children to and from the school hall for their lunches and act as excellent role models for our younger children.

Sports Ambassadors

These are sports ambassador who help in developing the sports curriculum, sports clubs, sports equipment and sports at playtimes. Additionally, these children support during sports day and work closely with our PE Leader.

Digital Leaders

Children who are Digital Leaders, support our computing lead in ensuring all computers and tablet devices work effectively. They help develop the computing curriculum, clubs and ensure the school has the appropriate equipment available in classes.