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The
SRC or STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL is a student body inclusive of
all students, that functions within the College in the role of voice,
monitor and guide of students needs. Student representatives are elected
from each Roll Call/Home Room class each year and meet regularly. All
recommendations are taken to the Principal and executive staff members
of the College for further discussions and decisions.
This
body is representative of the students at Domremy College. It
is not an executive body and any decisions taken in relation
to school policy shall be advice or recommendations to the Principal
of Domremy College.
Qualities
of Student Leaders
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A
Student Leader has the conviction about the necessity and importance
of a Student Representative Council
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A
Student Leader has the belief in the leadership potential of
students within the school
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A
Student Leader has the capacity to enthuse, encourage and animate
the students representatives, and students in their class and
College
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A
Student Leader is able to allow people to flounder, make mistakes
and find their own strengths and leadership qualities
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A
Student Leader has the capacity to listen to and work with
the many personalities of fellow students
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A
Student Leader is able to be a spokesperson to and for her
class and where necessary at College Assemblies and at Community
celebrations and Leadership days
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A
Student Leader is a role model and Ambassador of the College
and as such is proud to demonstrate her leadership qualities
within and outside the College
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A
Student Leader willingly participates in College functions
and encourages fellow students to become involved in all areas
of school life
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Student Leader has the respect of the Student Body, the College
Staff and Administration of the College
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The
aims of the Domremy College Student Representative Council
shall be:
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To
consider and advise the Principals on matters referred to it
by the Principal.
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To
provide a means for expression of student opinion on matters
effecting the student body and to make recommendations to the
Principal on these matters.
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To
promote, encourage and facilitate student involvement within
the school community in activities which may strengthen and
enrich the school community and promote the Presentation ideal
of working for Social Justice.
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To
promote, encourage and facilitate students to assume positions
of responsibility and leadership and assist in the fullest
possible development of all the talents of each individual
student as a member of the human community.
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To
raise monies for the purpose of funding approved student activities
within the SRC, for the promotion of social justice or environmental
issues or for donation to charitable bodies.
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To
work with the other leadership committees at the College to
promote and strengthen partnerships and encourage team collaboration
within and outside the College.
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To
be a positive and effective body of students modelling exemplary
behaviour and attitude, and encouraging all Domremy students
to have pride in their College, their uniform, each other,
the staff, their families and the community.
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The
Domremy College Student Representative Council shall have the
following categories and number of members:
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The
School Captain of Domremy College as ex officio.
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The
Vice Captain of Domremy College as ex officio.
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Two
student representatives from each Roll Class (SRC Leader/Assistant)
in the school from Years 7 to 11 and one from Year 12.
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Membership
of any member whose absence from two consecutive meetings without
reasonable excuse shall lapse.
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One/Two
Staff members who assist with Co-ordination
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Each
elected member shall hold membership for a term of one year.
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Election
of Year 7 students shall take place after “Belonging
Day” early in first term. These representatives shall
hold term of office until the final day of Term 3.
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No
elected representative is eligible for more than two consecutive
full terms of membership. Students may be eligible for re-election
after a year of non-participation on the Domremy College Student
Representative Council.
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Upcoming
Events |
Year 10 PDHPE Excursion
Monday 23 November
Year 7 2010 Orientation
Tuesday 24 November
Year 8 Geography Excursion
Tuesday 24 November
Year10 Last Day of Classes
Wednesday 25 November
Year 8 ESSA Testing
Wednesday 25 November |
| Term
Dates |
Term
1
Thursday 29 January -
Thursday 9 April
Term 2
Tuesday 28 April -
Friday 10 July
Term 3
Tuesday 28 July -
Friday 2 October
Term 4
Tuesday 20 October -
Wednesday 16 December
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