Pupils at St Dunstan’s know there is a commitment to serve others. Whether this is from older children helping younger children or if it is having a job in the classroom, all children know, that as a member of a Christian community, we are called upon to give generously to others.

Through our Prayer and Liturgical Life, Religious Education and in the general life of the school, children are prepared to serve as witnesses to the moral and spiritual values in the wider world.  Our culture is one where children want to give generously of their time and effort to support charity work, to serve others in school and in the wider community.

Children from Years 2 to 6 are either elected by their peers to represent them or are invited to apply to be a member of a Pupil Leadership committee.

The committees children support are:

• Sports Leaders- lead playtime activities for children in Lower School during lunchtimes and help to lead activities for all year groups during competitions such as Multi Skills events and Sports Days.
• Maths Ambassadors- lead small group maths activities for children across the school and help to lead Maths Day.
• Digital Champions- support classes with technical advice and are role models of respectful online use.
• House Captains- represent one of our 4 school houses. They are ambassadors of the school for our visitors and they are role models of the values of St Dunstan’s to other children.
• Faith Ambassadors- are actively involved in planning and leading prayer and worship with classes and in whole school settings. They readily give up their lunchtimes for training and to prepare and organise prayer. (See here for more information)
• Eco-committee- meet in the autumn term to create an action plan. They lead initiatives with children and parents to help the St Dunstan’s community to care for God’s creation. (See here for more information)
• Pupil Voice- meet regularly with staff to represent the views of their class. 

Pupil Voice

Staff at St Dunstan’s are committed to listening to the views, wishes and experiences of all children. They know it is safe to share their views and that it is important for them to express their views on what happens in school. They know what they say is valued and will be listened to and considered.

Staff and governors are passionate about pupil voice and recognise the importance of an effective Pupil Voice Committee which represent the views of all children and supports school improvement and development.

Additionally, Pupil Voice teaches children to learn how to communicate their views and opinions effectively, to build an understanding of democracy and to recognise how to bring about change.

Pupil Voice representatives meet at least twice a term.  Staff actively seek the views of the children. Minutes are taken and the views discussed by both staff and Governors.  The minutes with suggestions taken forward, are posted on the Pupil Voice board for children to see.