Student Council is a representative structure through which students in a post-primary school can become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school management, staff & parents for the good of the school & its students (Education Act, 1998).
The Student Council of Kingswood Community College consists of 12 students, with each year group having two representatives. Elections take place annually during the 2nd & 3rd week of September. Students can nominate themselves or be nominated by their peers. They must prepare an election speech to deliver to their year group.
The student council have regular meetings to discuss student issues which are brought to their attention from class representatives or from teachers or senior leadership team. The student council looks at these items in detail & discuss ways in which action can be taken on them. Meetings take place between the Student Council & other members of the school community to try to address the concerns among the student body & improve school life. They are consulted by staff & management on policy changes or reviews & provide the students with a voice on these matters. Updates from the student council are posted regularly on the newly updated student council notice board in the library.
The Student Council has responsibility for:
- Working with staff, Board of Management & Parents Association in the school;
- Communicating & consulting with all of the students in the school;
- Involving as many students as possible in the activities of the Council;
- Planning & managing the Council’s programme of activities for the year;
- Managing & accounting for any funds raised by the Council.
The Student Council can be involved in many activities in the school such as:
- Liaising with the Principal & Board of Management on issues of concern to students;
- Communication & co-operation with school staff;
- Working with Parents Association in school;
- Co-operating with Senior Leadership Team & staff on the development of school rules & regulations;
- Be involved in developing the curriculum in your school;
- Involvement in School Planning;
- Having a say in school policies e.g. anti-bullying policy;
- Making suggestions about improving school facilities;
- Links with other schools;
- Getting involved with the community;
- Mentoring programmes for younger students;
- Student Award ceremonies.
There are many more activities which Student Council can be involved in.
Contact your Student Council with suggestions:
