Al Noori Muslim School Student Representative Council

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AL NOORI MUSLIM SCHOOL

Student Representative Council

Policies & Documents

Year 2018

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Contents Student Representative Council ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Procedures ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Recognition .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Participation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Attachments ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Attachment 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Attachment 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Attachment 3 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

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Student Representative Council Overview

The Student Representative Council offers the students of the Al Noori Muslim School an opportunity to

represent their peers in a leadership role. Students in the senior class are eligible for selection as executive

members of the SRC. Executive positions include Captain, Vice-Captain, Secretary, Treasurer and Prefects. Two

class members from every class from K-12 are elected by their peers to represent them at the meetings and to

report back to the class on the decisions that the council members have made.

The SRC are responsible for fundraising for various charities that they select throughout the year, for organising

and holding school events and for raising money and purchasing selected equipment that they feel would benefit

the whole school population.

Guidelines

Members of the SRC students:

Have no behaviour records

are active citizens of the school community and have their ideas and opinions routinely sought and

respected

contribute to and participate in decision-making in their school

have opportunities for participation and leadership which are inclusive of gender, special needs and

cultural backgrounds

are involved in making decisions affecting their lives modelling Australian democratic and

representative practices

are prepared for and supported in their leadership and decision-making roles through all aspects of the

curriculum, in classroom, whole school and out-of-school activities

The skills, values, knowledge and attitudes that students learn from participation in the SRC are vital to their

future role as citizens of a democratic society.

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Procedures Election Process

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• K-2 Teachers nominate 1 girl and 1 boy who exhibit outstanding leadership qualities.

• Y3-12 Teachers nominate 6 students from their class (3 boys and 3 girls) who exhibit outstanding leadership qualities.

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• Nominated students are named as part of morning assembly.

• Nominated students are given a profile template (see attachment 1) to fill out and display in in the main playground.

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• Students independently develop speeches outlining what they can offer if they are elected to be part of the SRC (see attachment 2).

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• Students present their speeches at morning assembly.

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• Election day

• Student are given a ballot paper (see attachment 3) with the names of the nominated students from their class.

• Students tick two boxes, one indicating the girl they would like to elect and one indicating the boy they would like to elect.

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• Ballot papers are delivered to the head coordinator directly after voting.

• SRC members will be announced at morning assembly.

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Recognition Students elected to represent their peers will be presented in a formal assembly attended by the student

population, staff and relevant and prominent members of the local community. Students will be decorated

with badges identifying their roles.

Participation The Student Representative Council will convene once a week during school hours. During this time students

will be supervised by two teachers who will support student decision making and leadership.

Students will:

discuss ways in which they can improve the schooling experience for all students

set goals and work towards achieving them

identify areas of responsibility

identify and adhere to roles

organise fundraising events for charities

assist with schooling events

list contact details of people within and outside of the school community who can help with decision-

making outcomes

be aware of limits to student decision-making, e.g. the final accountability of the principal for

implementing policy

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Attachments

Attachment 1

2018 SRC Elections My name is: ________________ and I am in

class______.

My campaign slogan is:

Insert a picture of yourself

o Favourite food:__________

o Favourite sport:__________

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o Favourite colour: ________

o Favourite book: ________

o Why should students vote for you?

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________

Attachment 2

Speech Guidelines

In writing speeches students must answer the following question:

Why would you make a good leader? (write about your personal and Islamic qualities)

How will you represent your classmates?

Why should your classmates elect you?

What are your plans for 2018? (write about possible projects which can be implemented in 2018 eg school

events )

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Attachment 3

Ballot Paper

ALNOORI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Electoral Division of Blaxland

1. Tick the boy you would like to vote for.

□ Student A

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Student B

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Student C

2. Tick the girl you would like to vote for.

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Student D

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Student E

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Student F

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