Taking personal responsibility is a skill that we expect our children to develop. We know that successful adults are able to take responsibility for their actions and understand that they are in control of their destiny. At St Nicholas, we have many opportunities for children to be responsible and independent individuals. 

'I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.'

William Earnest Henley

Having positions of responsibility in school, gives our children opportunities to practice being responsible for not only themselves but for others. They play a key part of shaping our younger children's behaviours and attitudes as well as being great role models and advocates for positive change.

Head Pupils:

Freddie Walters

"I wanted to be Head Pupil because I wanted to help people. And that is exactly what I do, I help people everywhere I go."

Marnie-Rae Cox

"I love my job as Head Pupil because I love having a lot of responsibility and setting a good example to others. I also like being able to take worship each week."

Prefects

Richie Wilkinson

"I wanted to be a prefect because my mum was a prefect! I thought I would be good at it too. I am really proud of my badge and I like encouraging the children to be their best selves - I also like being respected by the children."

Carson Cook

"I like making sure that all the children are coming into the school showing the St Nicholas Way."

Katie-Rose Stannard

Amy Mansfield

"I wanted to be a prefect as I wanted some responsibility in my last yea at school. The best part about being a prefect is encouraging people to do the right thing."

Layla Brown

"What I like about being a prefect is standing by the doors on the way in from lunch and break making sure that I set a good example and that everyone comes in quietly and looking smart, ready for lessons."

Eva Squires

"I like doing my role to help encourage everyone to be the best they can be and to respect the St Nicholas Values"

Our Head pupils are voted for by the children in democracy week.