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The student council of Mount Temple consists of eighteen students, with each year having a representative. A representative from First Year will be elected during the next school year. The council will have regular meetings to discuss student issues which are brought to their attention from class representatives or from teachers or management. The council looks at these items in detail and discusses ways in which action can be taken on them.  Meetings take place between the Council and other members of the school community to try to address concerns among the student body and improve school life. They are also consulted by staff and management on policy changes or reviews and provide the students with a voice on these matters.

Check out the Student Council notice board at the library or log on to the school website to find out more.

 

Liaison Teacher

Ms. Finnegan

 

What is a Student Council?

A Student Council is a representative structure for students only, through which they can become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school management, staff and parents for the benefit of the school and its students.

 

The work of the Student Council

A Student Council is a representative structure for all the students in the school. It provides students with the opportunity to become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school management, staff and parents. It should always work for the benefit of the school and its students.

The Student Council has responsibility for:

  • Working with the staff, Board of Management and Parents Association in the school;
  • Communicating and consulting with all of the students in the school; – Involving as many students as possible in the activities of the Council;
  • Planning and managing the Council’s programme of activities for the year;
  • Managing and accounting to the Student Council and Board of Management, for any funds raised by the Council.

The Student Council can be involved in many school activities:

Here is a sample of some Student Council activities:

  • Liaising with the Principal and Board of Management on issues of concern to students;
  • Communication and cooperation with school staff;
  • Working with Parents Council in school;
  • Cooperating with management and staff on the development of school rules and 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;
  • Extra-curricular activities;
  • School newsletter/magazine;
  • Links with other schools;
  • Getting involved with the community;
  • Mentoring programmes for younger students;
  • Student Award ceremonies.

There are many more activities which a Student Council can be involved in. The Student Council should listen to the views of the students in the school when drawing up its calendar of activities.

Members of the Student Council 2022-2023

Jasper Brierley
Ava Butler
Joe Corcoran
Tess Duke
Emily Hall
Luka Kelly
Christopher McLoighlin
Joseph McLoughlin
Nikita Mitrofanovs
Daniel Murphy Hunt
John Nangle
Marlowe North
Giselle O Donoghue
Marcas O Raghallaigh
Megan Reynolds
Guilherme Rodrigue
Anne Spencer
Sophia Zavalko