The Student Council in Enniscorthy Community College is a representative structure for students. The main purpose of the Student Council is to promote the interests and the involvement of students in the daily running of the school and decisions which affect them. Through the work of the council, students in Enniscorthy Community College can become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school management, staff and parents for the benefit of the school and its students.
The Student Council is a vitally important and active part of our school community. It provides a voice for students and acts as a line of communication between school decision makers and the student body. Every year, elections are held to select students to represent each year group and these individuals form our Student Council. The following representatives were elected as members of the Student Council for 2021 – 2022:
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First Years:
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Megan Dagg (1 Yew)
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Erin Walsh (1 Pine)
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Second Years:
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Jack Redmond (2 Holly)
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Hannah Mc Inerney (2 Holly)
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Third Years:
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Sam Doran (3 Yew)
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Ben Murphy (3 Alder)
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Fifth Years:
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Blaithín Butler (5A)
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Daniel Kealy (5LA)
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Sixth Years:
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Emin Aksoy (6B)
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Megan Mc Namara (6D)
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The objectives of the Student Council in Enniscorthy Community College are as follows:
- To provide students with a framework within which decisions may be democratically arrived at and implemented.
- To represent views of students to the Teaching Staff and the School Authorities.
- To promote and develop the educational, social and cultural welfare of all students.
Furthermore, the Student Council in ECC has a number of different functions including:
- Talking to the principal and board of management about issues of concern to students.
- Communicating and co-operating with school staff.
- Working with the Parents’ Association in the school.
- Co-operating with management and staff on the development of school rules and regulations.
- Involvement in school planning.
- Engaging in structured dialogue about school policies e.g., Anti-Bullying Policy, Code of Positive Behaviour, etc.
Student Council meetings in ECC are held regularly throughout the year and give students an opportunity to discuss matters of interest. If you wish to bring an issue to the attention of the Student Council, please contact your Student Council Representative or the Student Council Liaison Teacher, Ms. Brid Gallagher.