This document discusses electing class representatives at West Thames College and the roles and responsibilities of class reps. It encourages students to nominate two classmates as their class reps, who will attend department meetings and student parliament meetings to represent student voices. The document outlines the training and benefits for class reps, including developing leadership skills and strengthening university applications. It also lists famous world leaders and their qualities as examples.

1. Electing your Class
representatives

2. At West Thames College class reps play an
important role in shaping our provision.
We call it a ‘learner voice’

3. Learner voice at your school:

4.  Evaluations
 Learner Surveys
 Class reps attend up to 3 Course meetings
 Class Reps attend student parliament
 Class Reps may be invited to focus groups
 Student union
 Students are involved in staff recruitment
Learner voice at West Thames College:

5.  Attend the training
 Attend up to three departmental meetings
 Attend two student parliament meetings
 Attend an occasional focus meeting
 Represent your group in those meeting
Responsibilities of a class rep:

6. Are you a positive role model?
Can you inspire others to follow your direction
towards a common goal?
Can you represent other’s opinions impartially?
Are you a leader?

7. World famous leaders
Pope John Paul
II
Martin Luther
King
Hillary Clinton
John F.
Kennedy
Nelson Mandella
Mahatma
Gandhi

8.  What are these leaders famous for?
 What did they do for their countries (e.g. freedom fighters,
presidents, religious leaders)?
 What qualities did they have as famous world leaders (e.g.
communications skills, patience etc)?
World famous leaders

9. Develop your leadership skills
Get recognition – certificates are issued for
participation and positive contribution
Strengthen your CV and UCAS application
Benefits of being a class rep at WTC:

10. In groups discuss what skills and qualities you would
like your class rep to have, e.g. patience, good
listening skills etc.
Leadership skills and qualities

11. Time to Vote

12. Who do you want to be your
Class Rep?
After you have heard all the candidates speeches you
will need to nominate 2 candidates to be your class
reps.
 write 2 names on a piece of paper
 place your nominations in a ballot box

13. Key dates 2014-2015
 Course reps training 22/25/26 September
 1st
Student Parliament W/B 28 September
 SU executive Nominations open: Wednesday 1 October
 Nominations close; Friday 10 October
 Campaigning starts: Monday 13 October
 Campaigning finishes: Friday 24 October
Half term 27 October -31 October
 Voting opens Monday 3 Nov October
 Voting closes: Friday 7 November
 SU training 14 November
 2nd
Student Parliament 2 W/B 9 December

14. Class reps for the area: