Pupil Voice describes ways in which the pupils of Turnbull High School can give opinions, take action and influence decisions that affect our School Community.  Pupil Voice is very important in helping the School develop in ways which help it best serve our young people. 

Pupil Council                       

Each House will be represented by their HOUSE CAPTAINS who collect information about pupil issues and then meet to discuss them with the SMT (and when required the Parent Council).    

The Pupil Council have affected several changes in the running of the School such as the one way system, work of the canteen, etc.  

The Pupil Council also act a “focus group” or management group for consultations on Whole School Issues such as:  

  • SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN  
  • SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT 
  • SCHOOL UNIFORM 
  • RECOGNISING ACHIEVEMENT 

To support the Pupil Council in making positive changes for young people, it has been provided with a budget to help them implement changes they have discussed.  

Rights Respecting Schools Committee 

The Rights Respecting Schools Committee (RRSC) is the steering group for the School’s work on the Rights Respecting School’s Award from UNICEF.   To date, they have achieved the Recognition of Commitment Award and are working with all members of the School Community to further embed knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and so progress to Level 1 Award status. 

Wider Student Body Voice                        

In addition to the targeted work from the Pupil Council and the Rights Respecting Schools Committee, the wider student body is also provided with opportunities to have their voice heard in the following ways.  

  • FEEDBACK ON LESSONS FROM POTENTIAL STAFF 
  • WHOLE SCHOOL SURVEYS ON CURRENT PRACTICE 
  • YEAR GROUP LEADERSHIP TEAMS