The Junior School Council is a group of students elected by their fellow students to represent them in the school. The JSC works democratically to represent the student body in school decision-making and organise ways for students to participate in school life. The JSC provides a voice for our student body to raise suggestions or concerns and to in turn be consulted. 

Students from Grade 5 and 6 are eligible to nominate for School Captain, and then present a speech expressing their suitability for one of the two available positions. Sports Captains also present a speech, and students from Grades 3 to 6 are eligible to nominate. The Foundation to Grade 2 class holds a class vote to elect two representatives. 

The role of JSC members is to promote the views of students and to encourage students to become actively involved in the school. As a multi-age forum, students learn to listen to and respect the opinions and points of view of older or younger students. Students can have their say on a wide variety of issues, generated either by the school or by the student body. 

The JSC provides excellent leadership opportunities. JSC representatives are involved in speech writing and public speaking. They seek feedback from their peers and make decisions on their behalf, and are responsible for running school assemblies. School leadership also seek the JSC’s support in promoting whole school events such as the Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Easter raffles. 

JSC membership is highly valued by the student body. Representatives are proud of their badge and their role. This builds stronger relationships between staff and students whilst fostering leadership skills and promoting a positive school culture.