At St Stephen's, we believe that every child can make a difference.
We want our children to develop confidence, responsibility, compassion and a sense of service. Through a wide range of leadership opportunities, children are encouraged to use their gifts and talents to help others, influence positive change and become active citizens within our school family and wider community. Through our many leadership opportunities, children learn to become confident, compassionate and responsible young people who are ready to make a difference in God's world.
Our leadership roles are rooted in our Christian vision and values:
Love • Kindness • Respect • Friendship • Thankfulness • Forgiveness
Whether leading worship, caring for God's world, championing wellbeing or representing the views of their classmates, our children play an important part in shaping our school.
Ethos Leaders
Our Ethos Leaders help bring our Christian vision and values to life every day. Working alongside staff, they meet regularly to explore the value focus for each half term and plan ways to strengthen our school community. They lead worship, welcome visitors, support charitable initiatives and help build links with our local community.
In recent years, Ethos Leaders have:
Through their work, they help ensure that St Stephen's remains a caring, welcoming and inclusive school where everyone can flourish.
Site Team
Our Site Team is a fantastic example of pupil leadership in action. Created by the children themselves, this group was formed after pupils recognised ways they could help make our school an even better place to learn, love and grow together.
Working alongside school leaders and staff, the Site Team takes pride in caring for our school environment and identifying ways to improve our indoor and outdoor spaces. They regularly share ideas, help with projects around school and encourage everyone to take responsibility for looking after the place we are proud to call our school.
Site Team members:
The Site Team reflects our belief that children's ideas matter. By spotting opportunities for improvement and taking positive action, they help ensure St Stephen's remains a welcoming, inspiring and beautiful place for everyone to flourish.
Eco Warriors
Our Eco Warriors are passionate about protecting God's world. They work closely with Mrs Garside to encourage environmentally friendly choices across school and help children understand how even small actions can make a big difference.
Their responsibilities include:
We are incredibly proud that our hard work has been recognised through the prestigious Eco-Schools Award. As Eco Warriors, our children learn that together we can care for creation and protect the world we share.
School Council
Our School Council gives pupils a genuine voice in shaping school life. Representatives work alongside school leaders and governors to share the views of their peers and help make decisions that affect our school community. Each class votes for a councillor who demonstrates excellent listening skills, confidence and a commitment to representing others fairly. This last year they have been working toward being KINDNESS ambassadors and an official SCHOOL of KINDNESS!
Our School Council Leaders:
School Council provides an important opportunity for children to learn about democracy, responsibility and leadership. At St Stephen's we believe that children have valuable ideas, perspectives and opinions, and we are proud to ensure their voices are heard.
Pupil Parliament
Our Pupil Parliament gives children the opportunity to represent St Stephen's at Trust level and contribute to the wider work of the Sycamore Church of England Trust.
Selected representatives meet with pupils from other Trust schools to discuss important issues, share ideas and work together on projects that help improve schools and communities across the Trust.
Pupil Parliament members:
Being part of Pupil Parliament helps children understand that their voice matters beyond their own classroom and school, encouraging them to become active citizens who can help create positive change across our flourishing schools.
Well-being Warriors
As an emotionally friendly school, wellbeing is everyone's responsibility at our school. Our Well-being Warriors help promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing across the school. They work to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and listened to.
They help to:
Through their work, they help everyone in our school community to flourish.
Year 6 Prefects
Our Year 6 pupils play a special role in modelling our expectations and values. As role models for younger children, they take on a variety of leadership responsibilities throughout the school day.
Class Leadership Roles - all our children are UPSTANDERS
Leadership begins in every classroom. Children across school are given the opportunity to take on smaller leadership responsibilities that help them develop independence, confidence and a sense of responsibility.
Roles may include:
These roles help children understand that every contribution matters and that everyone can make a positive difference.
Inclusion Champions
Our Inclusion Champions help to ensure that every child feels welcomed, valued and included at St Stephen's. They promote our vision of "Learning, loving and growing; together as God's children" by celebrating diversity, encouraging understanding and helping others to feel a true sense of belonging.
Inclusion Champions:
Through their leadership, they help us create a school community where every child can flourish and be proud of who they are. ❤️