Student Council
Democracy and democratic values is something we value here in Courtnacuddy NS. A key part of a democratic school community is its Student Council. A Student Council is a representative structure for students, 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 the students.
The aim of the Student Council at primary level is to provide students with greater involvement in the decision making procedures of their school and to help them learn about how democracy works. Generally two children from each class from 2nd to 6th class are elected by secret ballot and are appointed as representatives for their class to the council for the duration of the school year. Students who wish to be part of the Student Council go to each class and say a speech to convince the other students in the school to vote for them. They can also make posters as to why they should get your vote.
Student Councils generally meet several times each term. These meetings are facilitated by a teacher with council representatives collecting ideas and suggestions from each class ahead of each meeting. Suggestions are then discussed, prioritised and are brought to the attention of the school’s principal and to staff meetings. Some ideas which have already been brought forward by our current student council are fundraising options for a sensory room, art competitions for Christmas, a whole school stable for all children to visit and enjoy, along with so much more! We can't wait to put all of their ideas into action and work closely with them throughout the year.
The aim of the Student Council at primary level is to provide students with greater involvement in the decision making procedures of their school and to help them learn about how democracy works. Generally two children from each class from 2nd to 6th class are elected by secret ballot and are appointed as representatives for their class to the council for the duration of the school year. Students who wish to be part of the Student Council go to each class and say a speech to convince the other students in the school to vote for them. They can also make posters as to why they should get your vote.
Student Councils generally meet several times each term. These meetings are facilitated by a teacher with council representatives collecting ideas and suggestions from each class ahead of each meeting. Suggestions are then discussed, prioritised and are brought to the attention of the school’s principal and to staff meetings. Some ideas which have already been brought forward by our current student council are fundraising options for a sensory room, art competitions for Christmas, a whole school stable for all children to visit and enjoy, along with so much more! We can't wait to put all of their ideas into action and work closely with them throughout the year.