The Mayor meets the school councillors
Islington’s Mayor, Councillor Joan Coupland, came out onto the Town Hall steps
to welcome the school council from St Joan of Arc primary school on Thursday
10 March. The 17 pupils, who are elected by classmates in a secret ballot
every two terms, were on a fact-finding mission to investigate Islington
Council’s democratic processes and the role of the Mayor.
Islington’s Mayor Councillor Joan Coupland said: “Getting young people
involved in decisions that affect their lives is important which is why I was
delighted to welcome the children to the Town Hall. School councils are a
great way to involve children and let them take on some responsibility for
decision-making. And, today’s school council members could well become
tomorrow’s councillors and take their seat in Islington’s council chamber!”
Like the Mayor, the school council at St Joan of Arc carry out fundraising
activities and welcome visitors. In addition, they are consulted over school
improvements, raise issues of concern, give assemblies and liaise with the
school 's governors.
For further information please contact:
Caroline Rowe, Communications, CEA@Islington
T: 020 7527 5545
E: Caroline.Rowe.cea@islington.gov.uk
Mayor Joan Coupland greets pupils from the school council of St Joan of Arc
School on the town hall steps. Photo
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Notes
St Joan of Arc School, located in Northolme Road, Highbury, is a mixed primary
school for children between ages 4-11.
The children visiting the Mayor are:
8 years old: Anais Ellis, Connor O’Shea, Jessica Inzani, Edem-ita Duke
9 years old: Emily Domage, Patrick Ryan, Adeola Dada, William Hunt
10 years old: Zoe Yakubu-san, Sam Belknap, Christopher Berry, Emily Prausnitz,
Jake Ince
11 years old: Amaka Iioanya, John Rivers, Daniel Morgan, Joanna Okunade
For more information, please contact CEA@Islington's Communications Department: