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Welcome to Banks St Stephen's Parliament
BSS House of Lords – Nominations Now Open!
At Banks St Stephen's we are always guided by our core values of Belong, Serve, Succeed.
Today our School Council met and decided on some key roles for our BSS House of Lords. We’re now inviting parents, governors, and members of the Banks community to nominate themselves or someone else to take up a role!
So far, the roles include:
Playground/Playtime
Worship
Cultural
Environment
Lunchtime
Partnership
Health & Safety
If you have expertise in any of these areas – or know someone who does – please comment below or email Mr Allen at head@bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk
Keep an eye on our Facebook page – we’ll be announcing more roles soon!
Belong-By inviting parents, governors, and community members to take on meaningful roles in our BSS House of Lords, we strengthen our sense of belonging, showing that everyone has a valued place and voice in shaping our school’s future.
At Banks St Stephen’s CE Primary, we’re excited to announce that our House of Commons votes will take place in the Autumn Term! All children will have the opportunity to vote for their peers who wish to become Members of Parliament for their class, with two representatives being elected from each class.
How to Apply:
If your child would like to stand as a Member of Parliament, they can put forward their proposal in one of the following ways:
Letter
Voice Note
Video
To support the children with their applications, our Year 6 pupils will be available to offer guidance and encouragement.
Final Voting Date:
A final date for voting will be released soon, but please note this will be after the summer holidays.
Succeed-By taking on leadership roles and working alongside adults in the community, our pupils gain real-world experience and confidence—key skills that help them succeed both in school and in life.
We’re thrilled to announce that we have a special trip to the Houses of Parliament planned for the Autumn Term! This is an amazing opportunity for our students to experience the heart of British democracy and see how our government works in real life.
Succeed-By visiting the Houses of Parliament, our students gain real-world insight into democracy and leadership—broadening their understanding and inspiring them to succeed as informed, active citizens of the future.
We are excited to announce that Banks St Stephen’s CE Primary School is forming a House of Lords as part of our new Pupil Parliament. We are looking for children, parents, and governors with a passion for different subjects and areas of expertise to join this exciting new initiative.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your knowledge, mentor young leaders, and shape the future of our school.
More details will follow soon.
We are looking for children at St Stephen’s CE Primary School to be elected to our House of Commons. This will be a fantastic opportunity for pupils to represent their classmates, make a difference, and help shape the future of our school.
Elections will take place through a democratic process, giving every child a chance to have their voice heard.
More details will follow soon.
