Student Council

Objectives

• to represent the student voice on matters of general concern to students in Stanhope Secondary School
• to support the management and staff in the development of the school
• to enhance communication between students, management, staff, and parents
• to promote an environment conducive to educational and personal development
• to promote friendship and respect among pupils
• to contribute to the development of school policies
• to nurture a range of important skills among students, such as participating in meetings, negotiating, responsible leadership and collaborative problem solving
• to develop leadership and organisational skills through the research, planning, organisation and implementation of a whole school project to be decided upon by each individual student council at the beginning of each year.
  Projects may include, but are not limited to areas such as:
  • Charity fundraisers
  • Mental health awareness campaigns
  • Physical improvement of the school
  • Community improvement projects