Parent and Student Council

Parents’ Council

The Parents' Council is comprised of one elected parent representative and one deputy representative from each class from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Additional officers on the Parents' Council include the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers are elected annually from among the parent representatives.

Roles and Responsiblities

Represent the interests and viewpoints of all parents to the school administration and staff
Provide a constructive link of communication between parents and teachers/staff
Participate in shaping school policies, programs and extracurricular activities that impact students
Organize social, cultural and educational events to foster greater parental involvement in school life
Communicate relevant announcements, updates and outcomes from monthly Parents' Council meetings regularly to the parents they represent

Election Process

Monthly meetings are held with the school principal and other involved parents/officers to discuss agenda items.
Parent representatives are responsible for reporting back to the parents they represent after each meeting.

Meeting

Activities

Student Representative Council (SRC)

Roles and Responsiblities

Represent the interests and viewpoints of the entire student body.
Plan social, cultural and charitable fundraising events for the whole school community.
Provide constructive feedback and suggestions regarding existing and new school policies and activities.
Activities and events organized by SRC help foster school spirit and a greater sense of community among students.
SRC representatives act as important liaisons between the concerns of students and the school administration.

Election Process

SRC representatives are democratically elected each Fall through a secret ballot vote by students in Grades 5-12.
Candidates for representative positions give speeches to their classes before voting takes place.
The elected representatives then internally choose officers such as President, Vice President, Secretary etc. from among themselves.

Meeting

Biweekly Monday afternoon meetings are held for the SRC to discuss plans for activities and address any issues or concerns.
SRC representatives are responsible for reporting activities and updates back to their classes.
An annual multi-day planning retreat is held each Summer for the incoming SRC members.

Activities

Example activities organized by SRC include dances, movie nights, charity fundraisers, and more aimed at whole school community.
A calendar of events is published online and in the school newsletter well in advance.

Role of Liaison Teachers in Supporting SRC

Provide guidance to the SRC on procedural operations and help troubleshoot any issues.
Attend all SRC meetings in an advisory capacity to help discussions and decisions.
Assist SRC with coordination and logistics of approved activities and events.
Act as the primary point of contact between the SRC representatives and school administration.
Help resolve any conflicts or issues that arise between students and administration.