Student Council

Meet our School Council

 

Erika Bio: Erika is passionate about games within the school playground. Her aim is to ensure everyone has a friend to play with!	Ryan Bio: Ryan likes events. His favourite is Tug of War with Mr Cook. He wants to make sure we have fun competitions within school	Dylan Bio: Dylan loves learning. His big aim is to make sure classroom are the best place for learning.	Ollie Bio: Ollie is a great Mathematician. His top priority is making sure the school has everything they need to help children get the most out of Maths!	Pasha Bio: Pasha has two very strong core values: kindness and respect. He wants to ensure that these values are present everywhere in school.

Mathias Bio: Healthy eating is high on Mathias’ list. He knows the right food can fuel your learning!	Prince Bio: Prince is great with Tech and works closely with the Digital Ambassadors. He loves how chromebooks support learning.	Summer Bio: Summer loves promoting our school. Recently she was in the Wellspring ’10 year’ video, along with Ithar!	Ithar Bio: Ithar also loves promoting the school, working alongside Summer to represent all things VPA!	Brooke Bio: Brooke is a confident speaker, not scared to stand in front of the school and deliver important messages.

 

School Council Takes the Lead on Osmondthorpe Field Makeover!

Exciting things are happening at VPA, and our School Council is right at the heart of the action! The field behind our school is about to undergo a major

 redevelopment thanks to a partnership with Groundworks Yorkshire, and our student representatives are the ones making sure the voices of their peers are heard.

This project, set to break ground in 2026, will transform the space into a vibrant community resource. While the whole school is involved, the School Council has taken on a leadership role in shaping exactly what that transformation will look like.

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Student Leaders Drive the Discussion

The project kicked off on December 1 with an assembly for Years 1 through 6. While Groundworks presented initial ideas—like wildflower areas and extra football pitches—it was the students who really took charge during the Q&A.

Led by the School Council’s eye for detail, students raised “hard-hitting” questions that pushed the designers to think bigger. They challenged the team on:

• Safety: Proposing extra barriers to keep everyone secure.

• Biodiversity: Suggesting the addition of a pond.

• Inclusion: Ensuring accessibility paths are a top priority.

 

The Focus Group: Turning Ideas into Action

Following the assembly, the School Council joined forces with class 5EM to form a dedicated focus group. This team acted as the bridge between the student body and the developers.

They sat down to pore over the design layouts, examining the placement of the existing football fields and the proposed third pitch. The Council didn’t just look

 at the maps; they brought a “wish list” of student-led innovations to the table, including:

• Floodlights to extend the use of the space.

• Path markings so students can track their running distance.

• Custom benches featuring the VPA school name to build community pride.

“The input gathered from this group will be invaluable as Groundworks continues to develop the scheme.”

Looking Ahead to 2026

The School Council’s feedback has already been sent back to the local council for consideration. As Groundworks moves forward with its plan to revitalize over 20 parks across the region, VPA can be proud that our student leaders are the ones driving the change for Osmondthorpe Field.

We can’t wait to see these student-led ideas come to life when work begins in 2026. A huge well done to our School Council for ensuring this space truly meets the needs of our community!