School Council

School Library @Worthing Library - December 2022

The Key Stage Two School Councillors were invited to visit the School Library in the basement at Worthing Public Library.  They were able to choose 150 non-fiction books to add to the collection in the brand new school library.  When the books arrived in school the School Council enjoyed putting them on the shelves. It was a brilliant visit and fuelled the Team Bartons love of reading. Thank–you to the Schools Library Team.

Schools Library Bus - November 2022

This term the library bus returned to school after along break due to the pandemic.  The school councillors from each class took a selection of books to exchange from the packed shelves.  These books are now in the library for everyone to share.

Children in Need - November 2022

As usual the School Council organised events for Children in Need. This year we held a pyjama day, a cake sale and we hosted ‘Bartons’ Spotacular Bake Off’.

Everyone had a great time and the grand total we raised was £405. Well done everyone – thank you for your support.

The Queen's Commemorative Tree - October 2022

In memory of Queen Elizabeth II we have planted a magnolia tree in the ‘Bartons Beach Outside Oasis.’  The magnolia is a variety called Elizabeth.  The Queen requested that the flowers laid in honour of her life should be collected and composted.  We collected the flowers left at Holy Cross Church and they will feed the new tree. Our local councillor Keir Greenway came along for the official planting ceremony. He presented us with a Bee Hotel.  We can’t wait to see our tree flower in the spring.

Autumn Disco - November 2022

On 6^th February 2022 the Queen become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking a 70-year reign. We celebrated the jubilee on 10th June by organising a Street Party for the whole school.  We worked out the menu and costings and then planned the shopping list too.  We gave each class the materials to make their own Union Jack flags and everyone made a party hat. We sang the National Anthem.  During the day we also had a concert and each class performed.  It was a day filled with fun!

Red Nose Day 2022

We all enjoyed coming to school wearing non-uniform and our red noses on Friday 18th March.  The School Council arranged two fun activities.  'Pin the red nose on the teacher' gave us all a good laugh and the 'Red Nose Hunt' was enjoyed by everyone. 

Here are the winners of the ‘Pin the Red Nose on the Teacher’ and ‘Red Nose Hunt’ activities.

Team Bartons were invited to work with Berkeley Homes to commemorate the completion of the Bersted Park housing estate where our school is located.  The Time Capsule contents include information and items which represent life in 2021. It has been buried on the estate in the Italian Gardens near to the sundial. We attended the ceremony to place it in the ground.  Some of us even got to use the shovel and throw the dirt in on top of the capsule. Berkeley Homes created a press release and we were mentioned in the Bognor Observer newspaper.  The Time Capsule will be buried for 25 years – we wonder if any members of Team Bartons will be there when it is dug up?

We started the year by reinstating the Big Battery Hunt to encourage everyone to recycle batteries and prevent them from ending up in landfill sites.  We also introduced a scheme to recycle ink cartridges. We launched the initiative in assembly.  We have already filled two boxes. Great start Team Bartons!