Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East
Thurrock, has encouraged all local schools to enter the Speaker’s School
Council Awards.
The awards, now in their fourth year, aim to recognise
the hard work of school councils and the contribution that they make to the
school community.
Stephen Metcalfe commented: “This is a fantastic
opportunity to highlight the great work that takes place on our school
councils. They provide students with a voice and make a real difference to the
life of schools throughout South Basildon and East Thurrock.”
The awards cover four age categories ranging from Infants
(4-7) to young adults (16-19) and every entry receives a prestigious
certificate from the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow. Winners will
be invited to the Houses of Parliament to accept the winner’s trophy from the
Speaker himself.
Mr Metcalfe added: “Whatever the size of your project,
the Speaker wants to hear about it. It would be brilliant to have council’s
from Basildon and Thurrock represented in the awards so I have written to all
schools in my constituency to encourage all school council’s to get involved!”
To find out more information and to enter your school in
the Speaker’s School Council Awards, please visit http://speakersschoolcouncil.org/ .
