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2. Matthew Wilkinson, Chair of River Beach School Council What I do Choose what goes on the agenda. Get through the agenda in a reasonable time. Help the Council make decisions about things that have been discussed on the agenda. 2

3. Introducing Arik Miah, vice chair of River Beach Primary School Council I keep in touch with all of the class reps Make sure that everyone who agrees to do something actually does it Lead meeting if Matthew is away 3

4. On our Agenda Every time we meet we try to have a visitor We try to let every year group talk about their ideas with everyone in School Council 4

5. Keeping the School positive If the School Council only moans and complains about things at School, very little will change. So we try to focus on good ideas will gain support of teachers and earn the council more respect. 5

6. Outdoor gym 6

7. Outdoor gym equipment 7

8. Star points School Council wanted the star point system We really like it because it is improving behaviour and attendance. We like getting prizes. 8

9. A place to get an opinion Sometimes Mrs Grevett asks School Council to discuss things that need a decision based on what children at school think. 9

10. River Beach’s got Talent School Council voted that we would like to have a talent competition. 10

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12. Parliament visit. Going to parliament helped us understand about how government works. 12

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14. The Great Chocolate Debate As Vice chairs could not go they went to the Great Chocolate Debate at the Town Council. 14

15. Do you have any questions for us? 15

16. If you would like to be a visitor at one of our meetings, please return this form to Matthew or Arik Name ………………………………. I can come to the meeting in May. I can come to the meeting in June Do you have a topic for the School Council to discuss? Please return this form to Matthew or Arik Name ………………………………. Talking Point ………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… ………………................... 16