Introduction To Student Council
At St-Thomas, Student Council is a big part of the school; we organize dances, carnivals and other amazing activities throughout the year. We have a voice on the school’s Governing Board to weigh in on student issues. We also strive to create a learning experience for students interested in leadership positions.
Student Council Events:
- Carnival Day/Week
- Winter Carnival Day/Week
- Dances
- Pride Week
- Pep Rally
- Vow of Silence
- Fundraisers
- Haunted House
- The Heist
- Holiday Events
- So many more!
Why is SC Here?
The Student Council at St. Thomas is here to give a voice to the students. We also strive to create fun and memorable experiences for other students. We understand that high school can be hard, and we’re here to make the best of it!
How You Can Join:
Student Council is always looking for hard-working and creative students who are interested in planning, organising, and leading various activities! If you think you’re right for the job, you can apply to Student Council at the beginning of the year. If you feel like helping out to see what it’s like, let a SC member know. We’d love your help!
Governing Board
Student Council has two votes on the school’s Governing Board. Our representative work to represent the students’ voices in the hope of inflicting positive changes and improving our school. Our role is to contribute to a student’s opinion to important discussions with staff and parents. If you have any issues, you would like discussed, you can talk to the President or Vice-Presidents or to the parent Governing Board Chair, Celena Scheede-Bergdahl.
Central Students’ Committee
This Committee is made up of student representatives from almost every high school in the Lester B. Pearson Board. On this committee, we discuss important world events and social issues as well as ways to improve all of the Lester B. Pearson schools. We also work on aspects such as social media, community service and leadership events. This year, we are happy to have one of our members sit as Co-Chair of CSC.
The Education Act On SC:
96.5. During the month of September each year, the principal of a school providing education to students in the second cycle of the secondary level shall see to the formation of a student committee.
The students shall determine the name, composition and operating rules and elect the members of the committee.
The students may decide not to form a student committee or entrust the functions of student committee to an association representing them.
1997, c. 96, s. 13.
96.6. The purpose of the student committee is to encourage the collaboration of students in developing, implementing and periodically evaluating the school’s educational project and their participation in fostering success and in school activities.
A further purpose of the student committee is to encourage the students to conduct themselves in a civil and respectful manner toward each other and the school staff.
The student committee may also make suggestions to the student representatives on the governing board and to the principal that are likely to facilitate the proper operation of the school.
1997, c. 96, s. 13; 2002, c. 63, s. 10; 2012, c. 19, s. 9.
96.7. The student committee or the association representing the students may, for the purpose of its functions, meet on the school premises.
1997, c. 96, s. 13.
96.7.1. The principal shall, on the recommendation of the team established under section 96.12, support any group of students wishing to conduct activities conducive to preventing and stopping bullying and violence.