School CouncilThe School Council system at Mill Hill is a fully developed and important aspect of school life which ensures that pupils have a say in exactly what matters to them the most.
The opportunity for interaction between pupils, teachers and other adults through the various School Councils has a positive impact on relationships, attainment and discipline; high levels of pupil involvement and care help pupils feel better integrated and motivated at Mill Hill.
It is these essential underlying principles which provide the basis for the current school council system and contribute to the unique sense of community within the Mill Hill School Foundation.
The primary aim of the Full School Council is to improve the quality of school life. The other councils support the Full School Council, and any changes or decisions that these councils wish to make are normally addressed through the Full School Council. House focus weeks support the process.
The Full School Council is run by the pupils, together with the Deputy Head (Pastoral). The council consists of ten house representatives (one from each house) along with representatives from the ABC and Mentors Council, boarders, day pupils and other groups in the school.
Elections for membership of the Full School Council take place early in the Autumn term of each academic year.
The aim of the council is to meet to discuss issues that have arisen relating to the general welfare of pupils within House as well as in and around the school. The council specifically addresses strategies for tackling bullying and loneliness. Members of the ABMC play a significant role in inducting new pupils into the school. Additionally each House elects mentors to help new pupils settle in, to make friends and to integrate into the school community.
Aims and objectives of the Fourth Form Council:
Three Food Councils have been set up to cater for the needs of all pupils: Day House Food Council, Boarders Food Council and Café 6 Food Council.
The Catering Team works closely with the School to achieve the best food offer and service possible for all members of the Mill Hill community. It also includes consideration of the dietary requirements of our sportsmen and women, provision of healthy tuck and recognition of the need for a pleasant environment in which to eat.
The ‘School Staff’ are the Monitors and the Prefects. The Monitors are the Heads of House, (ten pupils) and the Prefects (circa 30 pupils). There are also two Senior Monitors, one boy and one girl.
The key function of the School Staff is to demonstrate leadership qualities and to be role models for pupils throughout the School. As a joint body, the School Staff are the senior representatives of the School on formal occasions such as Foundation Day and Armistice Day. They also help the School to run smoothly on a day-to-day basis, for example by supervising pupils in and out of Chapel and Assembly, and in the lunch queue. They are also there to make sure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect. You will find them friendly and approachable.
The aim of this Sixth Form Society is to give senior pupils a voice on issues relating to life in the Sixth Form at Mill Hill. It also helps organise educational visits and trips. Another role of the society is to help integrate new Sixth Form pupils, both boarders and day, into the Mill Hill Community.
