Barry joined pupils at Mount Stewart school as they prepare to elect their new school council. He talked to them about what it means to be a leader and the importance of giving other people a voice. Barry explained what the children may want to include in their election speeches and offered to support our new school council with their manifesto.
The school has worked hard on developing leadership in its pupils, with 11 different, wide ranging roles open to children from Reception to Year 6 and over 200 children in a position of responsibility.
There is a clear problem solving focus, with studentss producing costed and detailed plans to make a difference to the school. One pupil leader stated that “I have a voice now and I know that I have a right to be heard.”
