Student Empowerment

john henry primary school

Welcome to our webpage dedicated to student empowerment at our John Henry Primary School! Our overall goal is to empower our students, staff, and wider community by promoting a common understanding of the roles and responsibilities of our Student Representative Council (SRC) and school leaders.

By the end of 2023, we envision a school community where all individuals have a shared knowledge and appreciation for the important work carried out by our SRC and school leaders. We aim to provide our students with increased voice and agency, enabling them to showcase their leadership skills.

To achieve this goal, we have developed a comprehensive action plan. Regular opportunities for feedback will be integrated into various aspects of school life, including classroom activities, extracurricular involvement, and dedicated leadership programs such as excursions and lunchtime clubs. Additionally, we will hold frequent academy and SRC meetings with clearly defined goals.

In order to measure our progress, we will rely on a combination of observations and surveys to gauge the outcomes of our efforts. This data will inform our ongoing commitment to student empowerment and guide our decision-making processes as we strive for continuous improvement.

Our action plan encompasses three key goals

Goal 1:
Ensuring that all academy leaders have a unified understanding of their roles and responsibilities is paramount to promoting consistency, clarity, and excellence in their work. By the end of 2023, we aim to equip our academy leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill their roles effectively.
Goal 2:
In line with our commitment to community engagement, we are determined to raise awareness about the importance of the SRC within our school community. By the end of 2023, we will implement a Peer Mediation program during recess and lunch play times, fostering a sense of responsibility, conflict resolution, and inclusiveness among our students.
Goal 3:
We believe in the power of student agency and aim to cultivate this sense of ownership and autonomy within every student's learning journey. By the end of the 2023 school year, our students will be empowered to take charge of their education and confidently demonstrate their agency within the classroom and beyond.

The J.H.P.S. Professional Learning Team will continue to monitor the work that is being undertaken and we will review the feedback on our SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals. Our commitment to student empowerment is an ongoing journey, and we are dedicated to refining our strategies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students, staff, and wider community.