Pupils praised for focus as MP presents awards

The latest Head Boy and Head Girl of Vickerstown Primary School to be elected in a pupil-led vote have been announced.

Head Boy Lewis, Head Girl Hope and their deputies Jake and Ella-Mae were presented with their badges this week by MP for Barrow and Furness Michelle Scrogham.

Pupils had put themselves forward for the positions, written a speech and the class had two votes each.

Year 6 teacher Correen Watt, who organised the voting and presentation, said they were delighted to welcome Michelle along to make the presentation.

“This is the second year that our pupils have led the selection process with the MP presenting the badges and I hope that it becomes a new tradition for our school.

“Listening to Michelle was really inspirational for our pupils in their new leadership roles.”

Michelle Scrogham MP also enjoyed a tour of the school, which is part of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, led by the school council members.

“I’ve been really impressed by your focus in the classrooms when I’ve been having a look around,” she told the pupils.

“It’s great to see that you have a school council and leaders that you voted for and that will represent your interests in your time at school.

“Hopefully I can do as good a job for my constituents as I know that they will do for you.”

Michelle added: “I want to thank Vickerstown Primary School for inviting me. It was an absolute honour to present these awards, and all the children were an absolute credit to the school.”

Prefects were also announced in the special assembly and Violet received her certificate as Sports Captain with Leo as her deputy.

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