Wednesday 15 January 2014

Stephen Metcalfe MP encourages schools to enter School Council awards

Stephen with last year's winners Lee Chapel Primary School

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has encouraged all local schools to enter the Speaker’s School Council Awards.

After the resounding success of Lee Chapel Primary School last year, Mr Metcalfe is keen for schools in South Basildon and East Thurrock to be represented in competition.

The awards, now in their fourth year, aim to recognise the hard work of school councils and the contribution that they make to the school community. Lee Chapel Primary School won the 7-11 age category last year with their TV news project which saw students come together to write, edit, and present a fortnightly news broadcast to the school.

Stephen Metcalfe MP commented: “This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the great work that takes place on our school councils as Lee Chapel Primary School demonstrated last year!”

The awards cover four age categories ranging from Infants (4-7) to young adults (16-19) with every entry receiving a prestigious certificate from the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow. Winners will be invited to the Houses of Parliament to accept the winner’s trophy from the Speaker himself.

Mr Metcalfe added: “Council’s provide students with a voice and make a real difference to the life of the school. Whatever the size of your school project, the Speaker wants to hear about it and it would be brilliant to have council’s from Basildon and Thurrock represented again in the awards. I have written to all schools in my constituency and hope that they will get involved.” 

To find out more information and to enter your school in the Speaker’s School Council Awards, please visit http://speakersschoolcouncil.org/.