The Role of the Pupil Council
Pupil Council:
Pupil council meet every fortnight to discuss the ideas, decide on the most effective ways to change and improve the school and then talk to the people who can help to make it happen.
Pupil council regularly share news and information about new initiatives and the important things which are achieved.
Together we can help Sgoil Bhreascleit to continue to grow and succeed.
Sgoil Bhreascleit Council Constitution
Pupil council needs a constitution because it will:
• Provide everyone with a clear statement of purpose
• Set out the rules and procedures to make sure Pupil Council runs effectively and successfully
• Provide clear guidelines for anyone joining pupil council
Purpose:
1. To allow the children at Sgoil Bhreascleit to have a voice
2. To help the school and community be a better place
3. To help to improve learning in the school
4. To raise funds for the school
Members:
Pupil council will be made up of representatives from Primary 1-7.
Each class has at least one representative who attends meetings and gives feedback.
Each house team will be given an opportunity to be a member of the pupil council for a term.
Elections:
Elections will be run without prejudice or discrimination.
Any class member is entitled to run for Chair Person of the committee and the decision in each class will be made by a secret ballot.
Officers:
Once elected on to Pupil Council as board members, children will be able to apply for specific job roles within the organisation.
These are as follows:
• Chair person
• Vice Chair Person
• Secretary
These roles will be elected for each new committee.
Job roles and responsibilities will be shared with all Pupil Council members at the beginning of of each term.
