| Student councils and the activities associated with | | | | surveys and make a list of activities which they may |
| them differ across different schools. Here are some | | | | like. But don't stuff the curriculum with activities only. |
| common tips that will help you start and run a student | | | | Prioritize and provide something holds maximum |
| school council that is beneficial both to the students | | | | interest of students. |
| and the school. | | | | Selection of council members: everything about the |
| What should a student council do? | | | | council depends on the students involved in it. It is |
| - It should address the concerns of the students and | | | | important that members of the council are enthusiastic, |
| come with ways to sort out problems if they are | | | | proactive, vigilant, co-operative with students and have |
| genuine. In the process, the council becomes the | | | | leadership qualities. |
| reason for all the improvements at school. | | | | Group meetings: group meetings should be held at |
| - Organizing events of interest to the students and | | | | regular intervals of time in order to discuss various |
| those that give an opportunity for students to | | | | aspects of functioning of the student council. Ideally |
| showcase their talent is also an important role that | | | | members of the student council, volunteers, class |
| should be played by the student council. | | | | representatives, teachers, counselors must be a part |
| - It should promote parent teacher interaction which will | | | | of the meetings. |
| benefit both the students and the school. A sort of | | | | Student interaction: These councils are ultimately for |
| mutual understanding is thus established between the | | | | the benefit of the students. So all the activities |
| students and the school authorities. | | | | conducted should be student pro. Involve the students |
| How to make your school council effective? | | | | as much as possible. Encourage suggestions and ideas |
| Organize: learn about the interest of students through | | | | by them. |