Structure of Student Council
- Student Council will consist of 3 students per year group 1st-6th
- The Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer are to be elected from existing members. They are to work in conjunction with the Headgirl and Deputy Headgirl
- Headgirl and Deputy Headgirl
- Student Council Liaison Teacher
- Subcommittees may be set up to address individual issues but they must always report back to the Main Council.
Policy for Electing Members
- Elections must be held in 1st year
- Deadline for 1st year elections is October mid-term break
- The 3 first year Senior Prefects attend on behalf of first years until members are elected
- If a council member needs to forfeit her position an election must take place
- One can vote for anyone within ones own class from 1st- 3rd year and from ones year group from 4th -6th year
- The student must state her willingness to go forward for election
- Nominees are then voted upon by the rest of the Council by a secret ballot.
Policy for Electing Positions within the Council
- Positions to be filled are Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer
- Members must be nominated and seconded
- Nominees are then voted upon by the rest of the Council by means of a secret ballot.
Commitment Requirement for Members
- All members must sign the contract agreeing to the rules of the Council
- Members must have a valid reason to be absent with leave from a meeting
- Members must excuse themselves, in advance of a meeting if they plan to be absent
- Members may miss a maximum of 3 meetings without leave
- Members must be punctual for meetings
- Members must take an active part in the Council.
Policy for Removing Representatives
- Repetitive disruptive behaviour towards a teacher or classmate may result in membership being revoked
- Applicable if commitment requirements are breached
- Decisions must be made by Chairperson, Secretary, Headgirl, Assistant Headgirl S.C. Liaison Teacher
- A Representative may also be removed by the Principal and SC Liaison Teacher. A member of the Council must be an example in dress and behaviour. Any member of the Council will be removed if her behaviour or attitude is deemed to be unacceptable. This decision would be taken by the Staff Liaison Teacher in consultation with the Principal with the latter having the final say on the matter.
- A Representative may also be removed by the Principal and SC Liaison Teacher. A member of the Council must be an example in dress and behaviour. Any member of the Council will be removed if her behaviour or attitude is deemed to be unacceptable. This decision would be taken by the Staff Liaison Teacher in consultation with the Principal with the latter having the final say on the matter.
- Repetitive disruptive behaviour towards a teacher or classmate may result in membership being revoked. Applicable if commitment requirements are breached
Decisions must be made by Chairperson, Secretary, Headgirl, Assistant Headgirl S.C. Liaison Teacher. A Representative may also be removed by the Principal and SC Liaison Teacher. A member of the Council must be an example in dress and behaviour. Any member of the Council will be removed if her behaviour or attitude is deemed to be unacceptable. This decision would be taken by the Staff Liaison Teacher in consultation with the Principal with the latter having the final say on the matter.