Student Council Elections 23rd Sept 2026
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what is the role of the student council?
The functions and activities of a Student Council should support the aims and objectives of the Council and promote the development of the school and the welfare of its students. In planning and undertaking activities during the course of the school year, the Council should:
There is a wide range of activities of benefit to the school community which a Student Council may wish to undertake, some of which are outlined below:
- work closely with school management, teachers and parents
- consult regularly with students in the school
- involve as many students as possible in the activities of the Council.
There is a wide range of activities of benefit to the school community which a Student Council may wish to undertake, some of which are outlined below:
Representing the views of the student body to the school management
This should be one of the fundamental aims of every Council. It involves talking and listening to the student body, considering their views and concerns, and discussing these with the school management on behalf of the students.
Promoting good communications within the school
Improving communication within the school community is a shared responsibility and a Student Council can contribute to this process. Making presentations to staff at meetings to keep them informed of activities, keeping a Student Council notice-board, organising a regular newsletter or blogging are just some ways the Council can communicate with the students, school management and staff and parents.
Supporting the educational development and progress of students
A Student Council can contribute to the learning environment for students in the school by, for example, setting up study groups or homework clubs, or organising lunchtime activities such as language clubs.
Assisting with induction and/or mentoring for new students
Starting a new school is a challenging new experience. A mentoring programme where senior students help new students to find their feet can help their integration into the school community.
Contributing to the development of school policy
The Student Council can actively contribute to the development of school policy in a wide range of areas such as bullying, uniform requirements, Code of Behaviour and extra-curricular activities. The Council could form sub-committees to consider individual policy issues, to consult with students, staff and parents on those issues and to represent the Council’s views on those issues to school management.
Assisting in school sporting and cultural activities
Student Councils can assist in organising and developing sports and cultural activities within the school, including, for example, sports days and drama or musical events.
Assisting with or organising fund-raising events for charity
Student Councils can organise events both within the school and involving the wider community, for the purposes of raising money for designated charities.
This should be one of the fundamental aims of every Council. It involves talking and listening to the student body, considering their views and concerns, and discussing these with the school management on behalf of the students.
Promoting good communications within the school
Improving communication within the school community is a shared responsibility and a Student Council can contribute to this process. Making presentations to staff at meetings to keep them informed of activities, keeping a Student Council notice-board, organising a regular newsletter or blogging are just some ways the Council can communicate with the students, school management and staff and parents.
Supporting the educational development and progress of students
A Student Council can contribute to the learning environment for students in the school by, for example, setting up study groups or homework clubs, or organising lunchtime activities such as language clubs.
Assisting with induction and/or mentoring for new students
Starting a new school is a challenging new experience. A mentoring programme where senior students help new students to find their feet can help their integration into the school community.
Contributing to the development of school policy
The Student Council can actively contribute to the development of school policy in a wide range of areas such as bullying, uniform requirements, Code of Behaviour and extra-curricular activities. The Council could form sub-committees to consider individual policy issues, to consult with students, staff and parents on those issues and to represent the Council’s views on those issues to school management.
Assisting in school sporting and cultural activities
Student Councils can assist in organising and developing sports and cultural activities within the school, including, for example, sports days and drama or musical events.
Assisting with or organising fund-raising events for charity
Student Councils can organise events both within the school and involving the wider community, for the purposes of raising money for designated charities.
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Department of Education and Science. Student Council: A Voice for Students. 2002.
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