JA NU A R Y 20 1 2
T H E P R I M A RY N E W S L E T T E R
Primary News from the Pupils and Teachers of The British School of Alicante
December Book Fair
M e s s a g e f r om t h e He ad of Pr i mary
Welcome back to a new school term. I am pleased to report that the pupils have settled quickly after the Christmas break, are working on their new topics and are continuing to lead very busy school days.
One area of school life that is particularly busy at the moment is the School Council, led by Mrs. Crompton and Mrs. Gandhi .The whole ethos of a school council is underpinned with pupils having a say and being more involved and valued. Such opportunities prepare pupils for real life experiences of citizenship.
to respond thoughtfully through democratic discussion, giving them confidence to take action and express their views. Indeed, one of our Council members expressed how he felt about the School Council: “When you get something changed or done, you can say, yeah, that was what I did”
As you are ware we have two representatives from each class from Year 2 to Year 6. This year the Council has split into working groups in order to promote a healthy school campaign. We have three groups working on topical issues such as, “Healthy Me”, “Eco Schools” and “Health and Safety”. Through regular meetings and discussions these groups have come up with ideas to promote a healthy lifestyle. During these meetings the pupils are given opportunities
Such responsibility given to the pupils gives them a certain degree of power in the best sense of the word, and, in turn, they use it to influence other children. In future newsletters you will be able to read and see how the campaign is progressing, and look out for our special theme days to promote a healthy wellbeing. Fiona Thomas Head of Primary