School Council

The Coppice School Council aims to deliver opportunities for students to develop valuable leadership and transferrable skills. The council meet every half-term to discuss, plan, and implement a variety of school activities and projects, not just within Coppice, but also the local community. Our students on the council represent the voice of their form groups and year groups, and bring forward student ideas, interests, and concerns with the wider school community.

Proceedings are led by the Post-16 Leadership team, who manage the council and the work completed by each year group.. The focus areas of the school council include Social & Community, Teaching & Learning, Student & Staff Welfare, Democracy and Values. ideas are generated in the first term and a vision board is produced, the Post-16 Leadership develop these new ideas into a presentation to the Senior Leadership Team and Head of School. Once the Post-16 Leadership receives feedback, this is relayed to the students in the second half-term, and their ideas become a reality around the school. Students interested in developing leadership and organisational skills, world politics, and improving school life are all actively encouraged to run for School Council.

Each form group has 1 designated representative who takes their form groups views and suggestions to the meetings. Each year group has additional spaces for those who may not be a designated form representative but are still interested in partaking in the School Council known as year representatives. This forms a Year Council of 16 students, which is replicated across all groups Year 7 to Year 11. From the 16 students, two are designated as the Student Year Leaders, who represent the views of their year group, and are given the opportunity to attend the presentation to the Senior Leadership Team.

The Post-16 Leadership team is made up of 5 students from Year 12 and 5 students from Year 13, who represent the School Council leadership. This includes the roles of School Council Chair, Deputy School Council Chair, Year Leads, and Deputy Year Leads. These students develop leadership skills in much more depth, working on projects at both Coppice and with other student leaders at the CLPT schools. Organisational skills are also developed much further at Post-16 Level, as students will be responsible for planning and running whole school events, and setting their own internal deadlines. This prioritisation of important issues and tasks is what will help them succeed massively in their future endeavours, prepare them for further study, and get ready for the world of work. This Post-16 Leadership team acts a respectful role model within the school council, both guiding and mentoring the students within, encouraging the younger students to uphold the values withing the CLPT.

The main responsibilities of the Student Leaders include:

· Collecting the views of fellow students and passing them onto the student leadership team

· Letting peers know what goes on in the meetings they attend

· Taking an active role within leadership meetings, whole school events and the school community.

Post-16 Leadership

Abigail Sanders – Head Student

I am truly proud and grateful to have been chosen as Head Student. It’s an incredible honour to be trusted with this responsibility, and I’m excited to give back to the school that has given me so many opportunities to grow. 

Being Head Student means a lot to me because it allows me to represent the voices of others, support my peers, and help make positive changes within our school community. I’m looking forward to working with staff and students to build a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging environment for everyone. 

I’m also excited to be a role model for younger students, to help lead by example, and to show that with effort, kindness, and teamwork, we can all make a difference. Thank you for giving me this opportunity – I’m ready to make the most of it. 

Kent Weston – Head Student

I am immensely proud and honoured to be Head Student at Coppice. It signifies not only trust in my leadership capabilities, but also a recognition of my dedication and passion for our school community since joining in Year 7.   

From the start of my school journey, I have always stepped up to opportunities and shared these with my peers to ensure everyone has a chance at anything they want to do. This is something that will be at the centre of my priorities as Head Student, fostering a school environment full of growth, development and success for everybody. 

I’m also overjoyed to lead our younger students, helping them develop and grow their skills through our School Council and other leadership opportunities. I thank everybody who has supported me running for this position, and I am truly grateful for your confidence and belief in me. 

Romeo Marks – Head Student 

‘Success through leadership, unity and growth’ – through hard work and dedication I have been privileged with the honour of being Head Student. A unique opportunity to represent the voices of my school through a journey of mentorship, teamwork and communication throughout the school.  

A reflection of trust in my leadership and recognition of my contributions during my time at Coppice. I have always embraced opportunities and encouraged others to do the same, as Head Student I aim to foster growth, development and success for everyone. 

I am excited to serve as a role model and a guide to younger students through leadership opportunities, and I am grateful for the support and confidence shown towards me, a valued role as a chance to represent others, support my peers and contribute to positive change in school.  

Isla Barnard – Post-16 Leader

Having actively participated in various leadership projects throughout my academic journey and the past year. As a Post-16 Leader, I firmly believe that effective leadership involves not only setting clear goals but also fostering a supportive and positive environment where every student feels valued and empowered. 

I have demonstrated leadership in various ways, such as helping with events during Year 12. These experiences have helped me build confidence, communicate effective. I am looking forward to bringing these qualities to the leadership team and support initiatives that improve student experience and promote well-being. 

Our final year at school is not just about academic success but about leaving a positive reputation for Sixth Form. I am looking forward to the opportunity to work alongside my peers to create a positive and lasting impact on Sixth Form. 

Poppy Metcalfe – Post-16 Leader

After frequently helping and participating in activities and projects throughout my school journey, I am keen to contribute and progress my skills in the up-coming year. As a member of the leadership team, I am committed to fostering a positive impact for the school community.  

During my time at school, I have demonstrated guidance through various events that occurred in Year 12 as well as throughout the rest of my time at school. These events have helped me gain the experience and build my confidence, while also developing my communication skills, along with learning the importance of teamwork.  

I am looking forward to using these skills when working with other members of the leadership team as well as teachers and other students in the school.  

Eden Cooper – Head Student

Being a head student is an amazing privilege. Throughout my journey at Coppice, I’ve seen how much confidence can grow with the right support, and I want to use my experiences to help younger students feel the same. My aim is to inspire others to never give up, to keep a positive outlook on the future, and to believe in what they can achieve, even when challenges arise. I also want to ensure that every student gets all the opportunities and experiences that they deserve and feel supported in achieving this with the help of both their peers and teachers. 

Keeyan Wasim – Head Student

I am proud to be a head student at coppice. I stand for everyone to not only have a voice, but for every voice to be truly heard. To me, being a head student isn’t just a title, it’s a responsibility. A responsibility to help improve life at Coppice and the further community, from new students who’ve joined the school this year to the staff who have dedicated decades for our school. Our voices, opinions and needs all matter as much as one another’s. Coppice has taught me resilience and the importance of my education which I will be forever grateful for. 

Megan Edwards – Head Student

I feel incredibly honoured to have been given the role of Head Student here at Coppice. It is an immense privilege to have been granted the ability to foster unity within our community, whilst making change and voicing my opinions – something so important as a young girl within today’s society. I hold a prodigious amount of gratitude towards my position, and promise to always strive to ensuring that the school environment is enjoyable and accessible for all students. Throughout my time at Coppice, I have grown into a confident and driven individual, and look forward to supporting fellow students here to do the same. 

Luciana Zangaro – Post-16 Leader

To be a part of the leadership team is a huge achievement which I am significantly proud, grateful, and excited for. The role of a leader allows me to express the ideas and values of my peers and other students in the school, I have the opportunity to make sure everyone’s ideas are shared and heard. This is exactly what I intend to do to. 

I believe that since the start of my adventure at coppice I have been down numerous amounts of paths which have all allowed me to develop new skills due to the support and opportunities given by the school. I know that being a part of the team will help me develop further with public speaking, presenting and confidence. 

Klinton Chard – Post-16 Leader

Being part of the student leadership team has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It has given me the opportunity to represent the voices of my peers and contribute to positive changes within our school community. Through this role, I’ve learned the importance of teamwork, respect, and communication in achieving shared goals. 

Since joining coppice, I’ve grown in confidence, stepped outside my comfort zone, and embraced opportunities I may not have taken otherwise. This experience has strengthened my decision-making skills and my ability to support others. I look forward to completing my A-Levels while continuing to make a positive difference to those around me. 

Hannah Kelly-Smith – Post-16 Leader

Being given a role in student leadership in Coppice, is a great privilege. It allows me to help create an environment where everyone feels seen, whilst adding to the already established community of kind individuals.  

I’m extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to work with students across the school to keep maintaining Coppice’s values, so that we leave a school where students can continue to thrive.  

Coming into year 7, I was unsure of where my path would take me in school, but by constantly being pushed to accept challenges I have found a new, confident sense of self. Coppice encourages you to take on new challenges so that you can better your own skills, and doing this helped open my eyes to my potential. By being a part of the leadership team, I hope I can help others find their confidence in their abilities.