The Student Council in Ramsgrange Community School is a group of students elected by their fellow classmates to represent the views, concerns, and ideas of the entire student body within the school. The committee is elected each year in September by way of a vote in each class.
What it means in practice
In Ramsgrange Community School, the Student Council acts as a voice for students, providing a structured way for them to share opinions with teachers and school management.
Key roles of the Student Council
- Representation:
Council members speak on behalf of students and bring their ideas to school leadership.
- Communication:
They gather feedback from students about issues such as school rules, facilities, and wellbeing, and present these at meetings.
- Improving school life:
The council helps to suggest and support initiatives like:
- school events and fundraisers
- wellbeing and anti-bullying activities
- improvements to facilities or student spaces
- Leadership development:Being on the council helps students build skills such as teamwork, responsibility, and communication.
Leaders in Action
Two of the RCS Student Council reps also took on roles as ISSU Regional Officer Aoibhinn Doyle and Equality Officer Valeriia Stepanenko. Both girls spoke at the International Women's Conference in Dublin. The Women's Conference is an event where second level female and non binary students from across the country gather together to celebrate women and girls driving meaningful change in Education and beyond.
ISSU Regional Officer Aoibhinn Doyle and Equality Officer Valeriia Stepanenko
How the RCS Student Council is formed
Students in Ramsgrange Community School typically elect representatives from each class group, and roles such as Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer may be assigned. Many other students take on roles such as leading presentations on issues of concern or interest to our student body. Our junior students take charge of the Siopa Rotha which sells valuable school supplies for students.
Mia delivering a presentation to fellow RCS students on Inclusion and Exclusion on behalf of the RCS Student Council
Siopa Rotha managed by the RCS Student Council selling essential stationary supplies to students
Why it matters The Student Council in Ramsgrange Community School helps to create a more inclusive and student-centred environment, ensuring that students have a real say in shaping their school experience. In fact our student council representatives encourage all students to have their say, which they can do by given suggestions in the "RCS Suggestion Box".
In simple terms
It is a group of students chosen to represent their peers and work with staff to make Ramsgrange Community School a better place for everyone. You should consider putting yourself forward for nomination into next years Student Council Committee!!
RCS Student Council Leaders in conjunction with TY students undergo a collection to create food hampers to distribute to the local community
Presentation of fundraising money raised through the RCS Christmas Market to St. Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange
Members of the RCS Student Council speaking at Wexford County Council with Student Council lead teacher Ms. Mary Cullinane
Presentation of fundraising money raised through the e RCS Christmas market by the Student Council is presented by cheque to manager Ms. Laura Rowe of St. Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange.