Back in May, 23 schools submitted manifestos from 23 children in Year 5. They wrote about what they would like to do, if voted in as the next Leeds Children’s Mayor. Over the summer, they then canvassed for votes, in the hope of getting the most votes and being elected! On 3 October, Civic Hall…
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In 2016, the My Health, My School survey in Leeds revealed that only 43% of primary school pupils and 21% of secondary school pupils felt that they had a say in the way their school was run. In addition, only 17% of primary school pupils and 14% of secondary school pupils felt that they had…
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The prestigious position of Leeds Children’s Mayor will soon be decided by the children and young people of Leeds. The voting period is open till 12pm on 5 November 2015.. All children and young people under 18 in Leeds can vote for 3 of their favourite manifestos, from twelve final entries, about how they would…
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A group of six pupils from Bramley St Peter’s Church of England School are playing their part in keeping Christmas rail commuters safe by designing festive safety posters. The posters are being displayed in Leeds station and remind parents with buggies and prams to be careful near the platform edge. Bramley St Peter’s Church of…
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The annual Leeds Children’s Mayor election enables Children and Young People to vote for the year 6 pupil they feel should become a leading voice for young people in our city. This year, 31 schools submitted entrants. These were shortlisted to a final ten by a panel of youth councillors, Members of Youth Parliament and…
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The Go-Givers’ Make a Difference Challenge supports key stage 2 children (aged 7 – 11) in leading a social action campaign on a local, national or global issue of their choice. The challenge was piloted with eight schools from the Temple Newsam Learning Partnership in 2012, with 31 primary schools taking part in 2014. Child friendly…
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Since being elected as Children’s Mayor I have had various responsibilities such as switching on the Leeds Christmas Lights and laying a wreath on behalf of all the children in Leeds, at the Remembrance Day service. More recently I visited Philip Stoners Jewelers in Leeds where I was presented with new silver chains which all…
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