We are very proud to introduce our School Council. 

These children have been voted into role by their peers after delivering some inspiring speeches within their classes, as part of our democratic process. We would like to congratulate them on their achievement and want to thank Maidstone Borough Council for lending us their Polling Station each year - it really helps the children to experience something they will be able to do, when they are older. 

The School Council members meet fortnightly with a member of SLT and focus on different initiatives and themes across the school. Action plans are shared with the class and school community, showing what the pupils have said and what actions or outcomes were taken. 

School Council Assembly - 26 November 2025

Each year, the Year 6 pupils write a speech applying for the prestigious role of House Captain. The children provide evidence that they are excellent role models and follow our Core Values; demonstrate that they are dedicated and responsible members of our community and finally, prove that they can be an ambassador for East Borough. The speeches show East Borough's dedicated to speaking eloquently and confidently and it is a lovely to way to start each academic year.

The younger children across the school listen to the speeches in a 'House Assembly' and get to vote for the best representative. Two are chosen to represent each house and these Year 6's then become the lead School Council members with children from across the other year groups. 

It has been a difficult decision this year, as the calibre of speeches was extremely high. However, we are confident that the eight pupils we have chosen will show excellent leadership and demonstrate our Core Values brilliantly. 

The 4 Houses represented at our school are: 

Sapphire

Topaz

Ruby

Emerald

We are the Language Ambassadors and our families typically come from many different countries and cultures. We are able to speak lots of different languages and enjoy using these skills to help those who speak English as a second language. We are buddies for children who are new to our school and sometimes arrange lunchtime activities or read stories to children in their first language. We often translate for teachers and help with discussions about our national culture to promote a greater understanding. As Language Ambassadors, we also support the organisation of language days and the Language Fair.

We love being able to communicate with so many in our school community and enjoy promoting and embracing the different cultures we have within our school.

Across the academic year we have different languages we focus on and we share our knowledge of these languages in assemblies and during events. We have looked at sign language, Chinese and Spanish recently!

We loved sign language so much that we are now using it regularly in assemblies to sign our welcome greetings, songs and to communicate on the playground!

Year 5

     

Maxim                                                Sofia

                       

Year 6

 

      Nirupam                                         Tasmia   

                                                                            

Our Reading Representatives are a group of pupils from across KS2 who help to promote reading across the school.  The children have applied for and gained these roles since they are individuals who demonstrate a passion for and love of reading.

Some of the roles and responsibilities for our Reading Representatives include:

• Recommending books to their class members and other pupils across the school
• Reading to younger children on the playground
• Running lunchtime book clubs
• Tracking and encouraging reading at home for their classes
• Representing the school at reading events
• Helping to plan and run reading enrichment activities across the school, for example World Book Day

Our Reading Representative team is led by Mrs Tysoe, who is always keen to hear from you with new ideas for promoting reading at East Borough and within the local community.

We are so lucky to have such passionate Reading Reps - they even run a reading club in the library 3 times a week! 

Current Reading Representatives for East Borough:

 

Reading Reps 2025-2026:          

The Team
Lead Reading Reps	Hanna R & Hanna F-D
Blackman	Jake & Tasmia
Pullman	Jack & Rosie
Hardy	Ellie & Salahadeen
Jackson	Albie & Evie
Rauf	Anna & Pranav
Rundell	Oliver & Samantha
Morpurgo	Tanya & Ayyub
Strong	Jacob & Ava G

 

Anti-Bullying Ambassadors

Our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors are a team of caring, responsible pupils from Years 5 and 6 who help to promote a happy, safe and inclusive school for everyone. They act as positive role models and are always ready to listen, support and help others.

During lunchtimes, the ambassadors are visible around the school and playground, helping pupils who may be feeling lonely, worried or unsure. They use their mediation skills to support children in resolving small disagreements calmly and fairly, encouraging positive play and friendships.

The ambassadors also help pupils to feel confident about speaking up, offering a friendly face and reassurance when it is needed most. By working closely with staff, they help ensure that lunchtime is a positive and enjoyable experience for all.

Through their commitment and care, our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors play an important role in building a strong school community where kindness, respect and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

OUR CURRENT ANTI-BULLYING AMBASSADORS ARE:  

 

Our school is proud to offer a rich and varied outdoor environment that plays a key role in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our extensive green spaces include a thriving garden, an engaging Forest School area, open fields and an outdoor trail, all of which are used purposefully to enhance learning across subjects such as science, geography, PE and PSHE. These outdoor areas provide meaningful opportunities for pupils to develop scientific enquiry skills, explore habitats and sustainability, build geographical knowledge of place, and support physical development, teamwork and wellbeing.

Our ECO Ambassadors work closely with Mrs Soden and Mrs Carlo to enhance and enrich our outdoor learning areas, ensuring they are inclusive, well-maintained and directly linked to curriculum outcomes. Through initiatives such as environmental audits, recycling programmes and habitat improvement projects, pupils deepen their understanding of climate change, conservation and responsible resource use. In doing so, they develop leadership skills, a strong sense of responsibility and an active role in promoting positive behaviour and citizenship across the school community.

The ECO Ambassadors also lead and participate in wider enrichment opportunities that connect learning beyond the classroom. They coordinated the school’s involvement in the RSPB Big Birdwatch, supporting pupils in observing, identifying and recording local bird species, which strengthened scientific observation skills and data handling in mathematics. In addition, the whole school took part in the Maidstone Borough Council competition to design a new recycling truck, linking learning in design technology and art with real-world environmental challenges. These experiences promote pupil voice, creativity and community engagement, further supporting personal development.

Watch out for the ECO Ambassadors work with the Gardening Club from Term 4 - 6 this year - they are working together to increase biodiveristy on our school grounds!