Identity, Inclusion and Diversity at West Leigh Junior School

A guest article from the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors

We would like to share with you the many different ways that we empower children of all ages at West Leigh! As Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, we believe that there is no limit to who you want to be and what you want to do. At school we are given the chance to take leadership roles, no matter what age we are.

At West Leigh, we offer a variety of opportunities for our students to get involved and help make our school a better place. Some of the many responsibilities that we are able to undertake include roles such as Prefects, Librarians, Team Captains, Sports Captains, and Reading and Maths Ambassadors.

We are proud of the many children who contribute to our school community through their leadership role, giving them the opportunity to demonstrate responsibility, empathy, and integrity—our core Golden Values.

Team Captains

Team Captains are elected by their classmates and are often seen representing their teams during celebration assemblies. They also play a key role in encouraging others to take part in team challenges and promoting teamwork and school spirit!

Prefects

Prefects play an important role in helping the school run smoothly during lunch and break times. They show empathy and responsibility by ensuring that any injured students are safely taken to the office for medical attention.

Our Librarians

Librarians 

Librarians are responsible for keeping the library organised and running smoothly. If you have any questions about the library, they are always happy to help—whether you're looking for a specific book or want to learn how to become a librarian in the future.

Reading Ambassador 

Reading Ambassadors support Year 3 children in developing more expressive and confident reading skills. By helping younger students improve their understanding and tone, Reading Ambassadors not only boost the confidence of the children they assist but also grow in confidence themselves.

Eco Warriors

Eco Warriors

They work hard to keep the school tidy, constantly coming up with new ideas to help us make our school more eco-friendly. They ensure that there is minimal rubbish on the floor, encouraging us to properly dispose of our waste. They have run events such as the toy swap to help us recycle and find new uses for old toys.

Playground Squad

Playground Squad 

They ensure that everyone is happy and participating in fun activities during playtime. They set up really enjoyable games using the equipment and the ‘come and play’ sign encourages children to join the fun. They also make sure that no one is left out and that everyone has someone to play with. The Playground Squad members wear high-visibility jackets marked with "Playground Squad" to easily identify them.

Tuck Monitors 

Tuck monitors ensure we have a range of healthy tuck options. They take responsibility for giving change and taking money.

Anti-Bullying Ambassadors

Finally, we have the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors – us! We help to prevent bullying by carrying out activities such as creating videos, posters and even articles like this. We have been trained by the Princess Diana award and are qualified ambassadors. 

We hope you have enjoyed reading about all the different ways we are able to take on responsibility within our school – helping us to become leaders and develop our confidence.