Student Leadership
There are many opportunities for our children to develop their leadership skills at Bluecoat Primary Academy, both within curriculum areas and the wider school. We aim to provide opportunities for our students to develop leadership skills by succeeding together as a community through a shared vision and our ethos, using student voice to make our school the best it can be.
Getting our leadership right is critical as we want students to enthusiastically participate in a broad range of activities, many of which they organise themselves and all pupils are actively encouraged to lead.
The Seven Character Traits
At Bluecoat Primary Academy, we focus on instilling seven essential character traits in our students. By nurturing these traits, we aim to cultivate strong, effective leaders who are well-equipped to make a positive impact in their communities. Here is how developing these character traits helps shape our students into exemplary leaders.
Promoting Leadership Opportunities at Bluecoat
At Bluecoat, we believe in holistic development and the integration of these seven characteristics to build strong leaders. We provide a variety of student leadership opportunities, ensuring that each child has the chance to develop faith, health, relationships, ambitions, self-awareness, adventurousness, and creativity. Through structured programs, mentorship, and practical experiences, we guide students in harnessing these traits to become well-rounded, effective leaders who can make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.
What are we looking for from Student Leaders?
A positive attitude towards the Academy, including commitment to the school aims and priorities
- Adherence to school uniform and presentation standards
- Be a shining example of the ‘Bluecoat Way’
- Support the range of school activities and events
- A keen sense of responsibility
- A high level of motivation including a willingness to work and learn from peers
- Confidence and the ability to communicate effectively
- Excellent organisational skills
- Skills in Leadership and team work
- Reliability and dedication
- Ability to inspire other students and command the respect of their peers
Student Leadership Opportunities at Bluecoat Primary Academy
Below outlines the different student leadership opportunities that we have at Bluecoat Primary Academy.
School Council: Who we are:
Our Bluecoat Primary Academy Council is made up of two representatives from each class, one lead and one deputy, from Year 2 – Year 6. These members are voted for by their peers and teachers after giving enthusiastic speeches which outline why they would be a valued member of the school council. They meet half termly to feedback opinions from their classes and school community on many important matters and suggest changes to improve our school. School councillors are key in deciding which charitable causes we support both locally and further afield. At Bluecoat Primary Academy, we firmly believe that our children have unique perspectives on learning, teaching and school in general and we encourage them to share these opinions in a safe space to positively impact the experience they have with us.
Advice from our school councillors:
“We are here to help you – don’t be afraid to come and speak to us!”
“It is nice to be a school councillor but we need everyone’s support to make a change!”
“Let us know how we can best support you,”
“We are help to you so don’t be afraid even if we are older than you,”
“There is no such thing as a silly suggestion; come and let us know your ideas,”
“If you want to contact us and tell us how to improve the school, please do! We need your help too!”
“When you want to tell us something, just come and find one of us!”
Courageous advocacy:
A courageous advocate is someone who champions a cause which is special and meaningful to them. At Bluecoat Primary Academy we have a strong emphasis on encouraging our pupils to become courageous advocates, not just locally, but nationally and globally. As a Christian School, it is part of our Ethos to support those who are in need. It is important for our children to appreciate their role as part of a community; to take responsibility, to be able to look after themselves and to foster an understanding of their importance, impact and influence in the world. As part of this, we have chosen ‘Kids Against Plastic’ as our school charity.
However, we also support a range of charities in our local area, nationally and globally. In recent years, we have carried out a range of different fund raising to support many good causes, some of which include:
- Sports Relief
- Comic Relief
- Children in Need
- The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal