Noss Primary School pupils take to the polls for House Elections

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Pupils and staff at Noss Primary School (NPS) in Wick gathered at a special assembly as the new house captains were announced for the year ahead.

Before the summer holidays, consultation amongst pupils, staff and parents was sought around ways in which to rebrand and refresh the house system at NPS. The theme of castles in Caithness was chosen and six new houses were created considering pupils’ suggestions.

Headteacher Fraser Thomson said: "The initiative marks the re-introduction of the house system in school and further encourages the aspect of pupils' voices being heard. It follows on from Noss Primary setting up 11 new committees across the school ranging from Digital Leaders and an Eco Committee to a Schools Nutrition Action Group and Junior Road Safety Officers."

Sinclair Girnigoe, Halberry, Ackergill, Gunn, Old Wick and Mey were chosen as the new house teams. All of the pupils in the school and ELC were allocated to a house with staff members being allocated to a house team also.

Earlier in the week, prospective candidates presented to their peers and votes were cast to decide on the positions of house captain, vice-captain and junior vice-captain. School staff supported the election process and votes were counted and verified by the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

Sinclair Girnigoe

Captain: Abbie Sinclair

Vice-captain: Cooper Aitken

Junior vice-captain: Harry Miller

Halberry

Captain: Anna Thain

Vice-captain: Cole Cameron

Junior vice-captain: Imogen Leith

Ackergill

Captain: Emily Mackenzie

Vice-captain: Morgan Robertson

Junior vice-captain: Joshua Mackenzie

Gunn

Captain: Matthew Merchant

Vice-captain: Ellie Watt

Junior vice-captain: Archie Tait

Old Wick

Captain: Scott Miller

Vice-captain: Scott Allan

Junior vice-captain: Isla Mackay

Mey

Captain: Sophie Sinclair

Vice-captain: Laney Harper

Junior vice-captain: Emma Mackay

Mr Thomson praised all of the pupils who stood for the positions and congratulated all of the successful candidates as they were voted into the important leadership roles. “Congratulation to our newly-elected pupils. The quality of presentations and supporting applications for the positions were extremely high. It gave fellow pupils a lot to think about when voting for candidates.

"We are excited to help develop the pupils’ leadership skills and look forward to the termly house challenges across the session.”

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