ISB Student Council Presentation

1. International School of Bucharest School Council

4. What is Participation? “ Participation means that it’s my right to be involved in making decisions or planning and reviewing an action that might affect me. Having a voice, having a choice.”

5. Why have a School Council? Improved motivation Better relationships Pupils involved Personal and Social Skills Active citizenship Benefits to School Community Improved behaviour Improved learning – and results Pupils have a voice Ownership

6. Possible Outcomes School Council Impact on teaching and learning Better attendance and motivation More positive school ethos Improved physical environment Improved policies Better teacher-pupil relations

10. Structure of The School Council School Council Y7 A,B,C Y8 A,B Y10 A,B Y11 A,B Y9 A,B Y12 A,B Y13 A,B

11. Links with other Groups School Council International Organisations Health and Safety Officer Staff Charities School Newspaper Yearbook PTA Tutor Groups Discipline Committee Publicity sub- committee

14. Where do we go from here? “ Go as far as you can see, and see how far you can go”