Written By: Renae Livermore, Year 5A Co-Teacher
This year, being a member of the Student Council means taking on a significant role as a voice for our friends. The roles and responsibilities associated with being an elected member of Student Council continue to grow. I sat down with some members of this year’s council to talk about their vision for the year ahead.
In your opinion what is the most important part of being a member of Student Council?
Caroline: I think it’s about leadership. Being on Student Council means representing your class, your family and yourself.
Ryan: Helping others is very important. It makes the school a better place so that students can have more fun and enjoy school.
After our first meeting on Friday, what are you most excited about?
Emma: It made me feel like I am a leader of my class. It was good to think about the theme of the year book and maybe one of our ideas will be chosen.
Rebecca: I’m excited to go to the Christmas Tree Lighting and to be a part of the Christmas charity and giving events. I think it will be a lot of fun!
Finally, what is one more thing that you would like people to know about Student Council this year?
Caroline: Student Council is valuable to the school because if they need student helpers or volunteers then they know that we can be relied upon. We are always ready to be good leaders and help others.
Emma: Student Council helps our school involve the students in different activities and decisions and we are a voice for YCIS students.
Rebecca: I think that if teachers just make all the decisions then students don’t have any input then students won’t really understand what all of the events and activities are about. For example, with the Year Book if students choose the theme then they feel like it is for them.
Ryan: Student Council can make a big difference from last year to this year. It opens up opportunities for students to participate in different activities and help others to enjoy school and be happy.
On Friday October 19, the first official Student Council meeting was held. Members wasted no time in getting down to business with a full agenda which included; creating a standing code of conduct for members; brainstorming themes for the Year Book; and beginning work on promoting fast approaching Christmas charity events. It is inspiring to be working with so many promising junior leaders, their passion and energy is certainly contagious. Keep an eye out for our representatives at school events, we’d love to say hello.