Role and Purpose of the Student Council in Scoil Mhuire,

Scoil Mhuire, believes that students have a vital role to play in creating a positive and welcoming school environment conducive to learning and happiness. We believe that our Student Council plays a requisite role in achieving this.

The Role of the Student Council in Scoil Mhuire,

The role of the Student Council is to:

  • provide an opportunity for pupils to voice their opinions and offer suggestions in relation to many aspects of school life
  • offer an opportunity for all pupils to voice their opinions on proposed changes and thereby play a very significant role in improving our school
  • act as a channel of communication within the school organisation, between pupils and between home and school
  • encourage pupils to organise events in Scoil Mhuire NS and to represent the school in a positive way during these events.

The Election Process

Each year, students from Second to Sixth Class are invited to nominate themselves for a place on the Student Council. Prior to the election, nominees are invited to outline the reasons why they should be voted for in a whole school assembly setting. An election is then held and one student from 1st/2nd, 3rd /4th and 5th/6th are awarded a seat on the Student Council for the duration of that academic year. The elected pupils are required to be active participants in the Student Council, to attend meetings regularly, participate in activities and be a role model for other students.

Student Council Meetings

Members meet once a month, in the Junior Room.  Council Meetings are facilitated by Mrs. Ryan McCarthy. Prior to these meetings, the Student Council representatives collect ideas and suggestions from all classes, for the agenda.  Also, Mrs.McCarthy may put forward topics to be discussed or upcoming events which need to be deliberated about at the meetings. As well as bringing matters to the Council for discussion, the members are required to report the outcome of meetings to the other classes.

Topics that come under discussion at Student Council meetings may include the following:

  • school rules
  • behaviour and discipline
  • green issues
  • health and safety
  • homework
  • friendship
  • lunchtime games and activities
  • school uniform
  • fundraising
  • energy management
  • extra- curricular activities

The Council has an important role to play in the organisation of:

  • School celebrations- World Book Day Day; Seachtain na Gaeilge; Friendship Week
  • School Fundraising- Cake sales
  • Special occasions, special presentations

Through our Student Council Scoil Mhuire hopes to give our pupils a more active role in the organisation of our school and ensure they are listened to and respected for their ideas and concerns. Discussions in classes and at Student Council meetings help to develop social and learning skills in many areas including speaking and listening, problem solving, brainstorming and the decision-making process. We are very proud of our Student Council representatives and they play a significant role in organising and helping with many school activities and events held this year in Scoil Mhuire.