The King Edward VI School Morpeth

Students are trained in leadership skills and become role models, inspiring their peers and positively contributing to our school and community. The King Edward VI School Student Voice works internally, externally, nationally and internationally, sharing knowledge across the globe, ensuring that all students receive the highest quality of support personally, socially and academically.

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1. Representatives from every year group in school
2. Every school council member has clear roles of responsibility
3. For every issue raised at school council, there is a positive action point

Project title: Get Up & Go!

Young people decided that they wanted to sell healthy produce which would instill the notion of 'healthy mind healthy body' and make young people more aware that what they eat and drink can improve their learning. Young people were successful in obtaining a loan from Morpeth Fairtrade Forum, as they were also keen to sell healthy produce which would also make a contribution to third world producers, and make a regular contribution to the town Fairtrade Forum, developing community links between the school and local organisations. 

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