Report A Concern
If a pupil is not sure who to speak to, they can use the "Report a Concern" function on the school website. Their concern will then be passed to the most suitable member of staff to deal with discreetly, but we do ask that they give as much information as they can so that the support can be as helpful as possible. Anonymous concerns are difficult to follow up effectively. Worry boxes are also going to be reintroduced next year in Lower School, another great idea from Student Board!

Opportunities for pupils to be heard by each other
Whilst hearing teachers impart their knowledge and model the presentations of ideas, as well as the use of language, it is particularly important that pupils hear from each other and also learn how to speak publicly and formally with confidence. There are many activities at Wilson's in which pupils are encouraged to speak up and be heard by their peers. The new vertical House System, organised by House Co-ordinator Mr Elwood, will allow pupils of different ages to speak more readily to older and younger peers at regular points throughout the year and share their Wilson's experiences.

Drama
Pupils in Lower School learn speaking skills in their drama lessons and the annual Year 7 Drama Soiree showcases the skills of the youngest pupils in our school for both peers and parents. And of course, each year the Senior and Junior Drama Productions allow many pupils to experience the excitement of the stage, under the directorship of Mr Kavanagh, Director of Drama. Pupils in Years 7 and 8 are currently rehearsing for an electrifying production of Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat to end the year in style. Tickets are available now.

Public Speaking
Debating Society allows pupils of all ages at Wilson's to meet weekly and learn to formally debate quite weighty and current topics. In a less formal way, pupils are also encouraged to deliver talks in various clubs such as Classics, Geography and History, improving their public speaking skills. In the Elizabethan program in Year 9, pupils learn to perform a poem, give speeches about an artist of their choice and also learn the art of rhetoric through the study of persuasive speeches in history, inclusion those by Emmeline Pankhurst and Nelson Mandela. In Year 10 Students take part in a Speak Out challenge, furthering their public speaking skills, and potentially going forward to National Finals. Each classroom proudly displays a reminder for public speaking dos and don'ts and teachers demand high quality speech when pupils are contributing in lessons.

Intrigue magazines
For a few years now Sixth Formers, under the supervision of various teachers, have organised and edited STEM and Humanities magazines containing articles of extremely high standard named 'The Wilson's Intrigue'. This has allowed pupils to practise their communication skills through writing, and often show high levels of research and comprehension that one would expect to find in Undergraduate work and is great preparation for University. We believe that each pupils deserves to be heard, and they leave Wilson's and embark on their lives confident at speaking and voicing their opinions.