Student council

Being a student councillor at Bow is about much more than wearing a red tie.

We believe that an active and empowered student council is central to the success of the school.

Each form elects a representative, who attends regular meetings and reports the ideas and concerns of fellow students.

Councillors attend boardroom-style meetings with governors, senior members of staff, the police and local decision makers. 

Within the council, students have divided themselves into working groups which focus on particular areas of school improvement such as 'behaviour and rewards' and 'curriculum and extended schools.'

Working with our partner organisation London Citizens, student councillors have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through training and workshops.

In March, the council spent a day working with lawyers and community organisers at Canary Wharf focusing on how to bring about positive change in the school. 

This has led to the council securing more of a say in the school's budgetary decisions. In the same term as the general election, Bow students have organised a whole school vote on how five thousand pounds of the school's budget is spent.

Towards the end of Year 10, all students have the opportunity to apply to be prefects. 

In this important role, students have a range of additional responsibilities including mentoring younger students and supervising at break times.

As our student council develops, we are always looking for opportunities to improve Bow and respond to the interests and concerns of everyone in the school community.