School council

At Cherry Fold our school council provides a meaningful way in which pupils can voice their opinions and have their views taken into account in decisions that impact them.

Who We Are

At the start of each new year children in Years 3 to 6 can put themselves forward to become a member of the school council. They prepare and deliver a speech to the rest of the class who then have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate.  

The elected children meet every week to present the views and suggestions of the class (including those views of KS1 and EYFS) to improve the school or raise funds for charity or school projects.

Making a Difference

The School Council have:

• Actively seek opportunities to contribute to school events, recently selling bands at our Christmas Fayre.
• Visited the Mayor of Burnley and discussed road safety within the area.
• Participated in a "Pick up Litter" Campaign.
• Promoted anti-bullying week through a poster campaign.  

3rd February 2025

The school council have been working together to promote children's mental health week and have made posters, sharing ideas of what to do if you are feeling worried, sad and angry.  The posters are around school and in classrooms to help their peers. 

Monday 17th March

For Ramadan and Lent, the school council wanted to give back to the community so the children came dressed in green and raised £157.00 for the local church; St Matthew's.