SMART School Council

Our SMART School Council gives pupils a voice and the opportunity to play an active role in improving school life. Council members represent their classmates and help make decisions that matter to our school community.

SMART stands for:

  • S – Speak up: sharing ideas, opinions and concerns

  • M – Make a difference: helping to improve our school

  • A – Act responsibly: showing respect and fairness

  • R – Respect others: listening to different views

  • T – Teamwork: working together for positive change

School Council members are elected by their peers and meet regularly with staff to discuss ideas, raise issues and suggest improvements. They gather views from their classes and feedback decisions and outcomes.

Being part of the SMART School Council helps pupils develop confidence, leadership skills, responsibility and teamwork, while learning about democracy and citizenship.

Greenford CE VC Primary School - Smart School Council

ECO Warriors

At Easterside Academy our Eco Warriors are two children representing each class (Year 2 upwards) in the school.

They work hard to ensure that we continue to achieve the Eco School award ‘Green Flag’.

This involves continuing to achieve various goals such as composting, recycling, and saving energy.

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Please click on the link to visit the Eco-schools website.

Digital Leaders

Our Digital Leaders are pupils who help support and promote the effective use of technology across the school. They play an important role in helping others use digital tools safely, confidently and responsibly.

Digital Leaders work alongside staff to:

  • Support other pupils with technology and devices

  • Promote online safety and responsible digital behaviour

  • Help test and introduce new apps, software or equipment

  • Share ideas on how technology can enhance learning

Being a Digital Leader helps pupils develop leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills, while building confidence in using technology. Digital Leaders act as positive role models and help ensure technology is used safely and effectively throughout the school.

Oracy Champions

Our Oracy Champions are pupil leaders from Years 3 to 6 who play an active role in promoting confident speaking, active listening and effective communication across our school. Oracy Champions are positive role models who help ensure that every child’s voice is valued and heard.

What do Oracy Champions do?                                                                                                                                 

Oracy Champions:

  • Promote high-quality speaking and listening in classrooms and around the school

  • Model clear speech, respectful listening and turn-taking

  • Support teachers during lessons by encouraging talk partners, group discussion and presentation skills

  • Help younger pupils develop confidence when speaking to others

  • Gather pupil voice and share ideas about how to improve oracy across the school

  • Support whole-school events such as assemblies, performances or class presentations

  • Help introduce and explain agreed oracy expectations and discussion rules

Who can be an Oracy Champion?

Oracy Champions are:

  • Children in Years 3–6

  • Enthusiastic about speaking and listening

  • Willing to support others and work as part of a team

  • Positive role models who show respect for different opinions

Pupils may apply for the role or be nominated by their class teacher.

Why Oracy Champions matter

Developing strong oracy skills helps children:

  • Build confidence and self-esteem

  • Express ideas clearly and thoughtfully

  • Listen to and respect others’ viewpoints

  • Prepare for future learning, leadership and life beyond school

Our Oracy Champions help create a school culture where every voice matters.

Year 6 Roles and Responsibilities

All of our Year 6 pupils have the opportunity to take on important roles and responsibilities across the school. These roles help them develop leadership skills, confidence and a sense of responsibility while supporting the school community.

Some of the roles include:

  • Play Leaders – helping younger pupils during playtimes

  • Lunchtime Squad – assisting in the hall and supporting lunchtime routines

  • Other Responsibilities – supporting events, helping staff, and acting as positive role models for the whole school

These opportunities allow our Year 6 pupils to make a real difference, work as a team, and develop skills that will help them both in school and beyond.

Pupil Leadership Team

At our Easterside Academy, our Pupil Leadership Team is made up of a Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Boy and Deputy Girl, who serve as ambassadors and role models for the entire school community. As the oldest pupils, they take particular responsibility for supporting and guiding Year 6 students, ensuring that everyone carries out their roles with commitment, responsibility and pride. They promote high standards of behaviour, encourage positive attitudes to learning, and lead by example through their conduct, effort and respect for others. The team also helps to represent pupil voice, support school events and uphold the school’s values, demonstrating what it means to be excellent role models both inside and outside the classroom.