Student Voice

Student Council

Student voice is central to the ethos of Saint Brendan’s College.

At Saint Brendan’s College, the driving force in our school is the betterment of our students. Through the student council, we listen to our students. Hearing their voice allows us to provide our young people with an education and school experience which suits their needs.

Student Council Mission Statement:

We in St. Brendan’s College are proud of our Student Council. It serves as the voice of the student body, striving to foster leadership, inclusivity and school spirit.

We are committed to advocating for student interests and creating a positive school environment, where every student feels heard and valued. Through collaboration, service, and dedication, we aim to strengthen our school community and inspire future leaders.

Through the work of our Student Council, students in our school learn about the democratic process, and about appropriate and meaningful ways to effect change. Students learn to work with staff, the school institutions, and the wider community, for the benefit of all. Our students can develop skills which will serve them well through their lives.

St. Brendan’s College Student Council is elected by the students of the school, and acts for the welfare of those students. Our council is heard, and listened to. We value its very positive role in in the day to day life of our school.

Yours in education,

The Student Council promotes leadership, citizenship and responsibility among our students and creates a sense of ownership for them when they know their voice is being heard and acted on.

It is the students themselves who elect council members. In this way the council is truly representative of the student community in the school.

The Student Council has taken a very active role in areas such as homework policy, uniform policy and Green Schools objectives.

The work of the council allows students in the school to learn about the democratic process, and about appropriate ways to effect change. Students learn to work with staff, the school institutions and the wider community, for the benefit of all.

The Goal of our Student Council is to act as a voice for students and to promote a sense of community and wellbeing within the school community. Students can learn skills which will serve them well in life after they leave school.

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