Y Senedd (School Council) 2026/2027

At St Philip Evans Primary School, pupil voice is highly valued and plays an important role in school life. We believe that every child has the right to express their views and to be listened to on matters that affect them, as outlined in Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

One of the key ways that pupils share their ideas, opinions, and suggestions is through Y Senedd (School Council). Through regular consultation with their peers, council members ensure that the voices of all children are heard and represented. They work collaboratively with school leaders to help shape decisions, contribute to the governance of the school, and promote a positive learning environment for everyone.

Y Senedd meets every other week to discuss ideas, share feedback from classes, consider issues that matter to pupils, and plan ways to improve our school community.

Each class from Year 2 to Year 6 elects two representatives to serve on Y Senedd. These representatives act as the voice of their classmates and are responsible for gathering and sharing pupils' views.

What do the children think about Y Senedd?

The members of Y Senedd believe that:

• It is important to represent the views and ideas of all pupils and to ensure that every child has a voice.
• School Councillors should be positive role models who demonstrate the school's values and expectations.
• They can make a meaningful contribution to the governance and development of the school by helping to influence decisions that affect pupils.
• Raising money for the school and supporting local and national charities is an important part of their role.
• They have a responsibility to promote and uphold the Rights of the Child throughout the school.
• Everyone in the school community should be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• By working together, they can help make St Philip Evans Primary School an even better place to learn, grow, and thrive.

"Every child has the right to express their views freely in all matters affecting them, and for those views to be given due weight." (Article 12, UNCRC)

Y Senedd 2023-2024

Pupil voice is highly regarded at St Philip Evans Primary School . One of the ways pupils can express their ideas is via our  School Council- Y Senedd. We have the right to have an opinion (Article 12) 

The School Council meet weekly to share and discuss views.

Each class across the age ranges, starting from Year 2 through to Year 6, have two main representatives that have been elected by their peers.

What do the children think about Y Senedd?

• They think it is important that as a Councillor they represent everyone in school and carry forward ideas from their peers in class.
• They believe they should be an outstanding role model to others in school.
• All think it is important to raise money for school and other school supported charities.
• They ensure that the rights of the child are upheld throughout the school.
• They ensure that all children and adults are treated with dignity.

School Council

2022-23

Cyngor Yr Ysgol

We live the Gospel Message as we Worship, Learn and Play.

Croseo/Welcome

Pupil voice is highly regarded at St Philip Evans Primary School . One of the ways pupils can express their ideas is via our  School Council- Y Senedd.

The School Council meet weekly to share and discuss views.

Each class across the age ranges, starting from Year 2 through to Year 6, have two main representatives that have been elected by their peers.

The children are enthusiastic members and are keen to fulfil their role as a Councillor.

What do the children think about Y Senedd?

• They think it is important that as a Councillor they represent everyone in school and carry forward ideas from their peers in class.
• They believe they should be an outstanding role model to others in school.
• All think it is important to raise money for school and other school supported charities.
• School Council is fun and they enjoy coming to meetings to discuss important things.

Take a look at the PowerPoint below to see some of the work Y Senedd have been carrying out. 

Awn Ni Am Aur 

Y Senedd have been discussing our school's behaviour policy and considering the following: 

-Do all classes have an understanding of our rewards and sanctions and the process they follow?

- What are the current rewards for Gold and Silver awards?

-Could they be improved?

-What ideas do we have?

-How can we make sure all pupils have an opportunity to make suggestions and improvements?

Y Senedd wrote persuasive pitches, thinking about possible improvements that could be made. 

Below are some examples: 

Human Dignity 

Y Senedd have been discussing the importance of respecting human dignity. We discussed the following questions and thought of examples collaboratively. 

-What is human dignity?

-Why is human dignity important?

-How can we respect the dignity of others?

We discussed Article 19 of the UNRCC and thought about what we could do in school to ensure everybody is working together  to respect the human dignity of others. 

Y Senedd-Bae Caerdydd 

Y Senedd have been learning all about our political system. 

We focused on the following aims: 

-Understand more about The National Assembly for Wales, our political system and how and why we will be making key decisions for our school, and representing your peers by gathering and sharing their opinions.

We learnt all about the following:

-The history and structure of the National Assembly for Wales

- How assembly members are elected 

-The key roles and responsibilities of different Assembly Members

See the Powerpoint below to learn more about The National Assembly for Wales 

School Council

2018-19

Cyngor Yr Ysgol

We live the Gospel Message as we Worship, Learn and Play.

We are the School Council for St Philip Evans Catholic Primary School. Our role is to make our school a friendlier, safer and happier environment, even though it is one of the best schools in Cardiff! We have decided we want to be different from, do more than, and stand out from previous School Councils.

At St Philip Evans, we believe it is important for pupils to take ownership of their learning and have greater roles in school decision-making. We provide many opportunities for children to  learn to be ethically, informed citizens of Wales and the World. Pupils have opportunities to play a role in making the decisions that affect them. We recognise that pupils have logical perspectives and opinions on issues that matter in the classroom, in the school and in the community. We give pupils an active role in influencing decisions about these issues as well as in the implementation of these decisions. 

Our School Council is made up of elected representatives of pupils from Years 2 through to Year 6.

The children elect a representative for each class by holding a ballot during the Autumn Term.
 

What we do :

 Improve Our curriculum because we are ambitious, capable learners.

Improve Our Wellbeing because we are healthy, confident contributors.

Improve Our responsibilities because we are ethically, informed citizens.