PUPIL LEADERSHIP & PARLIAMENT
Having a Voice. Making a Contribution.
At Rainhill, we want pupils to know that their voice matters — and that with a voice comes responsibility.
Pupil leadership is a planned part of our wider Character Curriculum and brings our value of Contribute to life.
Pupils have opportunities to express their views, represent others, influence school life, serve their community and develop the confidence to take increasing responsibility.
Voice With Purpose
Our School Parliament gives pupils a structured and democratic way to contribute to their school.
Pupils Can Help Shape School Life
Parliament provides a formal route for pupils to raise issues, represent the views of others, explore ideas and contribute constructively to decisions.
Where Parliament makes recommendations, these are considered by school leaders and outcomes are communicated back to pupils.
We want pupils to see that constructive participation can make a difference.Democracy in Practice
Experience Democracy, Not Just Learn About It
Through representation, discussion, debate and voting, pupils develop an understanding of democracy, active citizenship and the responsibilities that come with having a voice.
Pupils also learn that people will not always agree.
Listening, considering evidence, respecting different perspectives and disagreeing constructively are important skills for school and adult life.
Leadership Across Rainhill
Leadership extends beyond Parliament. Pupils can contribute in many different ways across school life.
Represent Others
Speak on behalf of others and represent people fairly.
Contribute to School & House Life
Play an active part in the wider Rainhill community.
Support Other Pupils
Help others, listen well and contribute positively.
Volunteer & Serve
Give time, contribute to others and support the community.
Take Responsibility
Accept responsibility and follow through on commitments.
Represent the School
Act as a positive representative of the Rainhill community.
Leadership can mean speaking up, listening well, helping someone else, representing people fairly, accepting responsibility or following through on a commitment.
We want pupils with different strengths, backgrounds and experiences to see leadership as something they can be part of.
Increasing Responsibility Over Time
Leadership opportunities develop as pupils move through Rainhill.
Develop
Participate. Find your voice. Begin contributing.
Challenge
Represent others. Contribute ideas. Take greater responsibility.
Competitive Edge
Lead. Represent Rainhill. Accept responsibility. Become a positive role model.
Preparing for Life Beyond Rainhill
Through leadership, pupils develop skills that will support them in further education, employment and adult life.
Voice Brings Responsibility.
We want pupils to leave Rainhill knowing that their voice matters, the voices of others matter too, and that they have the responsibility and confidence to make a positive contribution.
Learn. Think. Contribute. Care.
Pupil leadership helps young people turn these values into participation, responsibility, service and positive contribution.
In Pursuit of Excellence.
