Food Bank Visit – October 2026

Our School Council members organised and delivered tinned and dry food goods to St Mary's Community Centre. They were greeted by the volunteers and ex-members of Leyland St James Primary School (dating back to the 1950s) who were working at the food bank. 

This is one of a series of visits our children will be completing between October and December to support the local community. A special thank you to parents and carers for their donations as well as celebrating Harvest Festival with us in Church in late September. 

Our Student Council recognised this as the British Value Mutual Respect -  valuing the dignity of every person in the community means helping those experiencing hardship or crisis. [1, 2]

Student Council: Achievements 2025-26

Our Student Council has had a very busy year! Our Student Council consisted of 12 representatives including deputy representatives to help out too.   We met to discuss all of our achievements and I think we were surprised at how much we have achieved this year:

• Started off the year with 'a big clean' around the school as leaves had gathered everywhere and our caretaker needed some help.
• Divided up our roles and responsibilities well so everyone has a part to play.
• Introduced ourselves on our Student Council Board in the hall with photos and information and led an assembly on British Values.
• Part of the interview panel for a class teacher and our newly appointed Vicar.
• Promoted the local food bank and delivered food at St Mary's food bank. This involved a tour and a chat with the volunteers about how the food bank works.
• Created a school link to Cornerstones Prepatory School in Kenya, which included the council introducing a second assembly to raise money for the children over there. Children ran a 'Daily Mile' through April and May which resulted in funds raised to a total of £560. This helped pay for books and stationary. See the slides below to learn more about the council's great work!