We believe that giving children the opportunity to serve in school monitor roles is a valuable part of their personal development. When pupils take on responsibilities such as assisting teachers, supporting younger children, or representing their classmates, they develop important life skills including leadership, teamwork, communication, and accountability. These roles encourage pupils to take pride in their school community and recognise that their actions can have a positive impact on others.

School monitor positions also help to build confidence and independence. By entrusting pupils with meaningful responsibilities, we demonstrate that their voices are heard and that they are capable of making sensible, thoughtful decisions. This sense of responsibility nurtures positive behaviour, strengthens character, and promotes a culture of respect and cooperation throughout the school.

Above all, monitor roles teach pupils the value of service. They learn that true leadership is not about authority, but about supporting others and setting a positive example. Through these opportunities, pupils grow into responsible, considerate individuals who are well-prepared to contribute positively both within school and in the wider community.

 

Eco Council

• Help the school make choices that are better for the environment.
• Take part in Eco Council meetings to plan projects and improvements.
• Encourage others to recycle, save energy, and reduce waste.
• Be a role model by showing eco-friendly habits every day.
• Work with staff and pupils to make the school grounds greener and cleaner.
• Support activities like litter picking, recycling drives, or nature projects.
• Share decisions and news from the Eco Council with your class.
• Celebrate successes and encourage everyone to get involved in helping the environment.

 

Library Monitors

• Look after the library area and keep it tidy and welcoming.
• Help pupils choose books and recommend stories they might enjoy.
• Remind pupils how to treat books with care and respect.
• Support borrowing and returning books, keeping shelves organised.
• Promote different authors and new books to classmates and visitors.
• Create displays or posters to celebrate reading and favourite stories.
• Encourage others to read by sharing personal book recommendations.
• Show a love of reading and set a good example to others.
• Represent the school by helping make the library an enjoyable place for all.

 

House Team Captains

• Be a positive role model by showing good behaviour, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Represent your house with pride in all school activities.
• Collect awards and certificates on behalf of your house team.
• Encourage and motivate your house members to always do their best.
• Support your house during inter-sport events and cheer them on positively.
• Help organise and lead your team when needed.
• Celebrate achievements of your house and recognise everyone’s efforts.
• Show fairness, respect, and kindness in all competitions.
• Work together with other house captains to set a good example across the school.

 

School Ambassadors

• Wear the school ambassador badge with pride and set a good example at all times.
• Greet visitors politely with a smile and make them feel welcome.
• Walk with the visitors and staff, showing them around the school safely and sensibly.
• Speak clearly and confidently when talking about school life.
• Share personal experiences about learning, playtimes, and school activities at Bosham.
• Answer questions from parents honestly and in a positive way.
• Show good manners and listen carefully to what visitors or staff say.
• Be ready to talk about what makes Bosham special, such as clubs, lessons, and community events.
• Represent the school with pride and help visitors see why Bosham is a great place to learn.

 

School Council

• Represent your class by sharing their ideas, suggestions, and concerns.
• Listen carefully to classmates so that everyone’s voice is heard.
• Take part in meetings to discuss school decisions and improvements.
• Share feedback from meetings with your class in a clear and fair way.
• Be a role model by showing respect, responsibility, and kindness.
• Work with other young governors to make positive changes in the school.
• Help plan and lead projects that make school life even better.

 

Sports leaders

• To be a positive role model for sport and staying active.
• To help with leading active playtimes.
• To take responsibility for looking after the PE equipment.
• To encourage the class to stay active.
• To promote the positive values of sport in and through sport.
• To be the young people’s voice on PE and school sport in school.

 

Well Being Champion

• Be a positive role model for younger children at lunchtime.
• Show good table manners and encourage others to eat politely in the hall.
• Help younger pupils if they are unsure about routines at lunchtime.
• Support children in joining in with games so everyone feels included.
• Encourage children to play safely and resolve small disagreements calmly.
• Listen to younger pupils if they are upset and help them find support from an adult if needed.
• Show our school values of respect, kindness, and responsibility at all times.
• Represent the school by making lunchtimes happy and safe for everyone.